Difference between revisions of "Prince of Persia (2008)"
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# Delete or rename {{File|Ubi_Logo.bik}}. If you're playing in a non-English language, rename the {{File|Ubi_Logo.bik}} inside the relevant language subfolder. | # Delete or rename {{File|Ubi_Logo.bik}}. If you're playing in a non-English language, rename the {{File|Ubi_Logo.bik}} inside the relevant language subfolder. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
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# Go to <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia\1.0\Engine\</code>. | # Go to <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia\1.0\Engine\</code>. | ||
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# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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# Download the [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Prince-of-Persia Prince of Persia Windows 10 Patch]. | # Download the [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Prince-of-Persia Prince of Persia Windows 10 Patch]. | ||
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# Install Special K by following the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. | # Install Special K by following the [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. | ||
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. |
Revision as of 08:20, 19 November 2017
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Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Anvil | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 9, 2008 |
macOS (OS X) | March 24, 2009 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
This page is for the 2008 reboot. For the original, see Prince of Persia.
General information
- Ubisoft forums for game series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Retail version is DRM-free.[1] | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. |
Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions
- The Epilogue DLC is not available for this game; it was only released for the console versions.[2]
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename Ubi_Logo.bik[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19980/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19980/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Set resolution in registry[citation needed] |
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Windowed
Force windowed[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Czech | Retail only. Patch for digital release here | |||
Polish | Retail only | |||
Russian |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Prince of Persia 2008 (old version) for better 3D support. | |||
iZ3D |
Issues unresolved
Steam overlay is not available
Opening the Steam overlay in the retail game causes all input (keyboard or controller) to be ignored, requiring a restart of the game.
Issues fixed
Game freezes or hangs when starting a new game on Windows 10
Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch[citation needed] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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In-game status is not showing in Steam
Instructions |
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Game may freeze on loading screens
- Problem on Nvidia Drivers
Instructions |
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Game may have slow or choppy motion
- Problem on Nvidia drivers
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium D AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600*/1650*-1950/HD 2000–4000 series Nvidia GeForce 6800*/7/8/9/GTX 260–280 series 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (19980) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
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