Difference between revisions of "3D Pinball for Windows - Space Cadet"
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|cover = 3D Pinball for Windows - Space Cadet logo.png | |cover = 3D Pinball for Windows - Space Cadet logo.png | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Cinematronics LLC}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft}} | ||
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|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |mobygames = | ||
|strategywiki = 3D Pinball for Windows: Space Cadet | |strategywiki = 3D Pinball for Windows: Space Cadet | ||
|wikipedia = Full Tilt! Pinball#3D Pinball for Windows – Space Cadet | |wikipedia = Full Tilt! Pinball#3D Pinball for Windows – Space Cadet | ||
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{{ii}} Originally sold as part of Microsoft Plus! Companion for Windows 95, later bundled with some versions of Windows. | {{ii}} Originally sold as part of Microsoft Plus! Companion for Windows 95, later bundled with some versions of Windows. | ||
{{ii}} Based on the Space Cadet table from [[Full Tilt! Pinball]]. | {{ii}} Based on the Space Cadet table from [[Full Tilt! Pinball]]. | ||
− | {{--}} A collision bug and some physics problems are present on all Windows versions after Windows Vista.{{dubious|reason=The info seems wrong. | + | {{ii}} Can be played on Windows 3.1 with Win32s (Windows 32-bit subsystem). |
+ | {{--}} A collision bug and some physics problems are present on all Windows versions after Windows Vista.{{dubious|reason=The info seems wrong.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EPTfOTC4Jw&t=26s}} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Bundled with Windows NT 4.0, ME, 2000, XP. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Bundled with Windows NT 4.0, ME, 2000, XP. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ====[https://github.com/k4zmu2a/SpaceCadetPinball Decompilation of 3D Pinball for Windows – Space Cadet ]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Reverse-engineered version of 3D Pinball adapted to run on modern versions of Windows, Linux, Mac OS and other platforms. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{ii}} High scores are saved in the configuration file(s) location under <code>SpaceCadet</code>. | {{ii}} High scores are saved in the configuration file(s) location under <code>SpaceCadet</code>. | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= The only available resolution is 640x480. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = The Windows XP version is capped at 120 FPS (earlier versions are uncapped).<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = The Windows XP version is capped at 120 FPS (earlier versions are uncapped).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20051201-09/?p=33133/|title=What one Windows XP feature am I most proud of? – The Old New Thing|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|3D Pinball for Windows - Space Cadet input settings.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|3D Pinball for Windows - Space Cadet input settings.png|Input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Set in Options, Player Controls ({{key|F8}}). | |key remap notes = Set in Options, Player Controls ({{key|F8}}). | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = On/off only. | |separate volume notes = On/off only. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = Changes the font below score into vgasys.fon. Only in Polish version of Windows ME, 2000 and XP. | |notes = Changes the font below score into vgasys.fon. Only in Polish version of Windows ME, 2000 and XP. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = Only on Russian | + | |notes = Only on Russian distributive of OS, and only help manual is translated. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = true | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
− | |windows exe notes = 64 bit | + | |windows arm app = hackable |
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |windows exe notes = 64-bit has some minor graphical bugs.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EPTfOTC4Jw|title=To @Dave's Garage: There ARE 64-Bit Versions Of Pinball (And Much More On Its Removal ...)|date=2021-09-06}}</ref> <p>ARM support requires the [[#Essential improvements|decompilation]] source port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/k4zmu2a/SpaceCadetPinball/releases/tag/Release_1.2|title=1.2|date=9 January 2022}}</ref></p> |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | Can also be ran on Windows 3.1 with Win32s. |
− | |macos app notes = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = false |
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = hackable |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |macos arm app = hackable |
− | |linux executable notes = | + | |macos app notes = Requires the [[#Essential improvements|decompilation]] source port. |
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= hackable | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= hackable | ||
+ | |linux arm app = hackable | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = Requires the [[#Essential improvements|decompilation]] source port. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:56, 11 March 2024
Developers | |
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Cinematronics LLC | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 24, 1995 |
Taxonomy | |
Genres | Pinball |
Series | Microsoft Windows, Full Tilt! Pinball |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Reversi | 1985 |
Microsoft Solitaire (series) | |
Minesweeper | 1990 |
Hearts | 1992 |
3D Pinball for Windows - Space Cadet | 1995 |
Internet Backgammon | 2001 |
Internet Checkers | 2001 |
Internet Spades | 2001 |
InkBall | 2004 |
Chess Titans | 2007 |
Mahjong Titans | 2007 |
Purble Place | 2007 |
Hold 'Em | 2007 |
Tinker | 2008 |
Microsoft Ultimate Word Games | 2011 |
Microsoft Mahjong | 2012 |
Microsoft Minesweeper | 2012 |
Microsoft Bingo | 2013 |
Microsoft Jigsaw | 2014 |
Microsoft Sudoku | 2014 |
Microsoft Treasure Hunt | 2014 |
Key points
- Originally sold as part of Microsoft Plus! Companion for Windows 95, later bundled with some versions of Windows.
- Based on the Space Cadet table from Full Tilt! Pinball.
- Can be played on Windows 3.1 with Win32s (Windows 32-bit subsystem).
- A collision bug and some physics problems are present on all Windows versions after Windows Vista.[dubious – discuss]
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Bundled with Windows NT 4.0, ME, 2000, XP. |
Essential improvements
Decompilation of 3D Pinball for Windows – Space Cadet
- Reverse-engineered version of 3D Pinball adapted to run on modern versions of Windows, Linux, Mac OS and other platforms.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Plus!\Pinball\ |
- High scores are saved in the configuration file(s) location under
SpaceCadet
.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | The only available resolution is 640x480. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Toggle with F4 or go to Options, Full Screen. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | The Windows XP version is capped at 120 FPS (earlier versions are uncapped).[1] |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Set in Options, Player Controls (F8). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | On/off only. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Everything is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Polish | Changes the font below score into vgasys.fon. Only in Polish version of Windows ME, 2000 and XP. | |||
Russian | Only on Russian distributive of OS, and only help manual is translated. |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | 64-bit has some minor graphical bugs.[2] ARM support requires the decompilation source port.[3] Can also be ran on Windows 3.1 with Win32s. |
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macOS (OS X) | Requires the decompilation source port. | |||
Linux | Requires the decompilation source port. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | NT 4.0 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | Intel Pentium 300 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 110 MB | 1.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) | VGA | SVGA |
References
- ↑ What one Windows XP feature am I most proud of? – The Old New Thing - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ To @Dave's Garage: There ARE 64-Bit Versions Of Pinball (And Much More On Its Removal ...) - last accessed on 2021-09-06
- ↑ 1.2 - last accessed on 9 January 2022