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|antialiasing notes        = Available in game, but has a tendency to blur image. Best results are found by disabling it and forcing AA in the video driver.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Available in game, but has a tendency to blur image. Best results are found by disabling it and forcing AA in the video driver.
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
|vsync notes                = In-game v-sync is [[#Mouse Lag and Random Sensitivity|bugged]]. Enable it in the graphics card control panel if needed
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|vsync notes                = In-game v-sync is [[#Mouse Lag and Random Sensitivity|bugged]] <ref>[http://techreport.com/blog/16061/some-insight-into-dead-space-control-problems Some insight into Dead Space control problems - The Tech Report]</ref>. Enable it in the graphics card control panel if needed
 
|120hz                      = true
 
|120hz                      = true
 
|120hz notes                = Disable in-game Vsync to allow 120 FPS; force externally if desired.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
 
|120hz notes                = Disable in-game Vsync to allow 120 FPS; force externally if desired.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
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[[File:B06831c5.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Hex editing example]]
 
[[File:B06831c5.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Hex editing example]]
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Hex edit controls.rmp|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2026208 [DS1] Left Handed Key Bindings - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Hex edit controls.rmp|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2026208 [DS1<nowiki>]</nowiki> Left Handed Key Bindings - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
 
{{ii}}Before proceeding change at least one of the default game key bindings in order to generate the required file
 
{{ii}}Before proceeding change at least one of the default game key bindings in order to generate the required file
 
# Navigate to the [[#Game data|configuration files folder]] and open {{file|controls.rmp}} with an hex editor
 
# Navigate to the [[#Game data|configuration files folder]] and open {{file|controls.rmp}} with an hex editor
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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|mute on focus lost      = false
|mute on focus lost notes =  
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|mute on focus lost notes = Only when minimized
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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===Large deadzone===
 
===Large deadzone===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Make deadzones smaller}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Make deadzones smaller|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/17470/discussions/0/828925849283656800/ Dead Space XBOX Controller/60fps Fixes - Steam community discussions]</ref>}}
 
{{ii}} 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.
 
{{ii}} 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.
 
# Open Dead Space and disable vsync. Force it through your driver control panel if you want vsync.
 
# Open Dead Space and disable vsync. Force it through your driver control panel if you want vsync.

Revision as of 18:16, 27 December 2013

Dead Space
Cover image missing, please upload it
Developers
EA Redwood Shores
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Release dates
Windows October 20, 2008
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General information

Dead Space Wiki
Steam Users' Forums for game series
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
Steam Cloud

Video settings

WSGF multi-monitor screenshot.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Remapping

Hex editing example
Instructions

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Issues fixed

Mouse Lag and Random Sensitivity

Enabling Vsync in the game options introduces noticeable mouse lag and limits the game to 30fps. Disabling Vsync fixes this but also creates the problems of random sensitivity and screen tearing.
None of the options affect gamepad use
Instructions

Large deadzone

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP2
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 7.5 GB
Video card (GPU) nVidia GeForce 6800 GT or ATi Radeon X1600 Pro

References