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# Download and run [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector].
 
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===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]===
 
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# Before proceeding change at least one of the default game key bindings in order to generate the required file
 
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
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{{--}} Mouse view becomes messier the more the framerate exceeds 60 FPS.
 
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* Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/840-dead-space-mouse-fix/ Dead Space Mouse Fix].
 
* Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/840-dead-space-mouse-fix/ Dead Space Mouse Fix].
 
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{{ii}} With a high frame rate, the first door after getting the Plasma Cutter may be impassable.
 
{{ii}} With a high frame rate, the first door after getting the Plasma Cutter may be impassable.
  
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* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
 
* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
 
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{{ii}} The game inserts massive deadzones onto the analog sticks, making precise control very difficult, especially on gamepads like the [[Controller:Logitech Gamepad F310|Logitech Gamepad F310]], which have their own deadzones.
 
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# Download [https://github.com/KrossX/Durazno Durazno XInput Wrapper].
 
# Download [https://github.com/KrossX/Durazno Durazno XInput Wrapper].
 
# Extract the contents and run <code>Durazno.exe</code>.
 
# Extract the contents and run <code>Durazno.exe</code>.
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===Game crashes at launch===
 
===Game crashes at launch===
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|settings.txt}} (if it isn't present create it manually).
 
# Open {{file|settings.txt}} (if it isn't present create it manually).
 
# Eventually change both <code>Window.Fullscreen</code> and <code>Window.VSync</code> to <code>false</code>.
 
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# Open [[Microsoft Windows#Device Manager|Device Manager]].
 
# Open [[Microsoft Windows#Device Manager|Device Manager]].
 
# '''''Disable''''' all <code>HID compliant game controller</code> under <code>Human Interface Devices [HID]</code>.
 
# '''''Disable''''' all <code>HID compliant game controller</code> under <code>Human Interface Devices [HID]</code>.
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{{--}} This must be done every time you launch the game.
 
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# Launch Dead Space.
 
# Launch Dead Space.
 
# Press {{key|Alt|Tab}} to return to the Desktop.
 
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{{ii}} If this cursor is visible, it may cause problems on multi-monitor systems.{{cn|date=December 2016}}
 
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===Spinning camera===
 
===Spinning camera===
 
{{ii}} These will also fix the camera/reticule being pulled to the top left during turret sequences, like the tentacle grab or asteroid defense sequences.
 
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# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\</code>.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\</code>.
 
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# Open [[Microsoft Windows#Device Manager|Device Manager]].
 
# Open [[Microsoft Windows#Device Manager|Device Manager]].
 
# Under <code>Human Interface Devices [HID]</code> '''''disable''''' the <code>Logitech G13 Joystick</code>.
 
# Under <code>Human Interface Devices [HID]</code> '''''disable''''' the <code>Logitech G13 Joystick</code>.
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===Difficulty changes itself when multiple save files are present===
 
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{{ii}} Alternatively, delete all save files except the one you are using.
 
{{ii}} Alternatively, delete all save files except the one you are using.
 
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===Doctor Challus Mercer doesn't appear in Chapter 5: Lethal Devotion===
 
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*Enter Cryo Chamber with the in-game Vsync enabled.
 
*Enter Cryo Chamber with the in-game Vsync enabled.
 
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Revision as of 01:22, 23 November 2017

Dead Space
Dead Space cover
Developers
EA Redwood Shores
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Release dates
Windows October 20, 2008
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Dead Space guide on StrategyWiki
Dead Space on Wikipedia
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Dead Space 2 2011
Dead Space 3 2013
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Key points

In-game V-Sync limits framerate to half the monitor's refresh rate.
A glitch in the game causes the difficulty to change itself when multiple save files are present. See Issues fixed.
Very poor mouse input due to aggressive acceleration and lowered speed when running above 60 FPS. Use Dead Space Mouse Fix.

General information

Dead Space Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Requires online activation
CD key
 SecuROM PA DRM.
Windows
Amazon.com
Origin
Windows
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Origin
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Origin
Windows
Origin
Origin
 SecuROM DRM
Windows
Steam
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 Automatically unlocks on Origin if Origin is installed
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Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17470/pfx/[Note 1]
controls.rmp (key-binding file) is encrypted

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17470/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Origin
[citation needed]
Steam Cloud

Video settings

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In-game general video settings.
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In-game advanced video settings.
WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.[1]
WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.[1]

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  • In-game AA, no AF.

  • In-game AA, 16xAF (driver).

  • 4xAA (driver), 16xAF (driver).

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Only required for Nvidia cards.
Modify driver profile[2]
  1. Download and run NVIDIA Profile Inspector.
  2. Select the Dead Space profile.
  3. Change Antialiasing compatibility to 0x004010C0.
  4. Change Antialiasing - Behavior Flags to None.
  5. Change Antialiasing - Mode to Override any application setting.
  6. Change Antialiasing - Setting to 8x Multisampling or your desired setting.
  7. Change Antialiasing - Transparency Supersampling to 8x Sparse Grid Supersampling.
  8. Click Apply changes.

Input settings

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In-game control settings.
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In-game key map settings.
Game uses controller HUD if controller is present. Simply unplug/disable controller when playing with keyboard and mouse.

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Remapping

Hex editing example
Hex editing example
Hex edit controls.rmp[3]
  1. Before proceeding change at least one of the default game key bindings in order to generate the required file
  2. Go to the configuration files location.
  3. Open controls.rmp with a hex editor such as HxD.
  4. To simplify things, adjust the program so that you have 20 bytes per row (14 in hex)
  5. Each keyboard or alternate key is stored in the 0C and 0D column
  6. By comparing the codes in the default file with those here you can understand what every lines control
  7. You'll be able to arrange the controls with a little patience and the codes below

Notes

Codes for every keyboard key can be found in one of these website:
  • 1 - "Make" scan code
  • 2 - In the "Keyboard Scan Code" section, the "Make" code of the set 1 column

Audio settings

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In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Polish
Russian
See Русификатор к Dead Space (Текст+Звук).
Spanish
Turkish

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Dead Space 3D Vision fix update.
TriDef 3D
iZ3D
Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest

Issues fixed

Mouse acceleration, lag, and random sensitivity

Mouse view becomes messier the more the framerate exceeds 60 FPS.
Use raw mouse input fix[4]

Invisible door

With a high frame rate, the first door after getting the Plasma Cutter may be impassable.
Limit frame rate to 60 FPS or lower[citation needed]

Large deadzone

The game inserts massive deadzones onto the analog sticks, making precise control very difficult, especially on gamepads like the Logitech Gamepad F310, which have their own deadzones.
Make deadzones smaller[5]
  1. Download Durazno XInput Wrapper.
  2. Extract the contents and run Durazno.exe.
  3. Set the AntiDeadzone option to 40%, close the program.
  4. Copy Durazno.ini and xinput1_3.dll to the installation folder.
  5. Open the game and disable vsync. Force it through your driver control panel if you want vsync.

Game crashes at launch

Fix settings.txt[6]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open settings.txt (if it isn't present create it manually).
  3. Eventually change both Window.Fullscreen and Window.VSync to false.
Try unplugging or disabling controllers[7]
  1. Open Device Manager.
  2. Disable all HID compliant game controller under Human Interface Devices [HID].

Audio stutter

This must be done every time you launch the game.
Make Dead Space a high priority task in Task Manager[8]
  1. Launch Dead Space.
  2. Press Alt+Tab ↹ to return to the Desktop.
  3. Click the Processes tab.
  4. Right click Dead Space and click "Go to details."
  5. This selects Dead Space in the Details tab. Right click it, and change priority to "High".

Windows mouse cursor visible

If this cursor is visible, it may cause problems on multi-monitor systems.[citation needed]
See Disable Origin in game or Toggle the Steam overlay per game[9]

Spinning camera

These will also fix the camera/reticule being pulled to the top left during turret sequences, like the tentacle grab or asteroid defense sequences.
Create an empty joypad profile[10]
  1. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\Dead Space\.
  2. Create an empty text file called joypad.txt.
Unplug any extra input device except mouse and keyboard[citation needed]
Disable Logitech G13 Joystick[citation needed]
  1. Open Device Manager.
  2. Under Human Interface Devices [HID] disable the Logitech G13 Joystick.

Notes

This will only disable the Joystick meaning the G13 can still be used to play the game.

Difficulty changes itself when multiple save files are present

Always select "load game" instead of "continue game" on main menu[11]
Alternatively, delete all save files except the one you are using.

Doctor Challus Mercer doesn't appear in Chapter 5: Lethal Devotion

Momentarily enable Vsync[12]
  • Enter Cryo Chamber with the in-game Vsync enabled.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP2 Vista
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon 64 3000+
Intel Pentium IV 2.8 GHz		 AMD Athlon 64 x2 4200+
Intel Core 2 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 7.5 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT
ATI Radeon X1600 Pro
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3.0 support		 Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3.0 support
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9.0c compatible

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References