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|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
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'''Key points'''
 
{{ii}} Using a gamepad is highly recommended.
 
{{--}} Game logic, physics, and animations run at exactly 30 FPS.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkqNcx_ZqN4|title=Jet Set Radio PC at 60fps (take 1) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
{{--}} Launcher unreadable at 1336x768 and lower resolutions.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1189-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | jet-set-radio | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 205950 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 205950 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1189-1 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | jet-set-radio | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
===Skip intro video===
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===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://gamebanana.com/mods/341493 Sega Heritage Video Skip]|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://gamebanana.com/mods/341493 Sega Heritage Video Skip]|fix=
# Extract the provided .7z file with 7-Zip or WinRAR.
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* Extract the contents to {{folder|{{P|game}}\DATA\VIDEOS}} and overwrite if prompted.
# Go to the {{file|{{P|game}}\DATA\VIDEOS|folder}} folder.
 
# Replace the original {{file|Heritage.ogv}} file with the one from the extracted .7z file.
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = Supports MSAA only (can force SSAA/SGSSAA via drivers, AA bit for Nvidia is 0x000000C1)
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|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. Can force SSAA/SGSSAA via drivers; AA bit for Nvidia is {{code|0x000000C1}}.
 
|upscaling                  = unknown
 
|upscaling                  = unknown
 
|upscaling tech            =  
 
|upscaling tech            =  
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|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = false
 
|60 fps                    = false
|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. Game speed is tied to frame rate.
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|60 fps notes              = Game logic, physics, and animations run at exactly 30 FPS.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkqNcx_ZqN4|title=Jet Set Radio PC at 60fps (take 1) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
{{--}} Game used to support borderless window, but in a recent update this option has been removed from the launcher so must be set manually.
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{{--}} The updated launcher removes support for the borderless fullscreen windowed option.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Revert to the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2750-jet-set-radio-original-launcher/ original launcher]|ref=<ref name="launcher">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2023-09-06|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Key remapping is limited in the original launcher.
 +
}}
  
{{Fixbox|description=Hex edit setup.dat|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=147470781|title=Get Borderless Fullscreen Mode - Steam Community Guides|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit hex code|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=147470781|title=Get Borderless Fullscreen Mode - Steam Community Guides|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
# Make sure (normal) windowed mode is already set up
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# Make sure (normal) windowed mode is already set up.
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Open {{file|setup.dat}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD].
 
# Open {{file|setup.dat}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD].
# Write <code>01</code> in offset #19.
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# Type <code>01</code> in offset <code>#19</code>.
# Save the change.  
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# Save the changes.  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
|subtitles                = true
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|subtitles                = always on
|subtitles notes          = Always on
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|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
===Launcher is unreadable===
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===Launcher unreadable at low resolutions===
 
{{Image|JetSetRadio launcher 1336x768.png|The launcher is unreadable at 1336x768 and lower resolutions.}}
 
{{Image|JetSetRadio launcher 1336x768.png|The launcher is unreadable at 1336x768 and lower resolutions.}}
{{--}} The updated launcher was made for 1920x1080. The lower your resolution, the lower will be the available space for text; at 1336x768 and below, the text is so overflowed to become unreadable.
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{{--}} The updated launcher was made for 1920x1080. Lower resolutions, such as 1336x768, causes text to overflow and become unreadable.
{{ii}} A workaround is to start up {{file|jetsetradio.exe}} directly, though obviously, you won't get the chance to edit the settings.
 
{{ii}} If you have this issue even at 1920x1080, change your text scaling options in Windows back to 100%.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/205950/discussions/0/846960628201761262/#c34094415730087481|title=The new settings screen is bugged for me - Steam forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
  
===Saved games cannot be loaded===
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{{Fixbox|description=Revert to the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2750-jet-set-radio-original-launcher/ original launcher]|ref=<ref name="launcher"/>|fix=
{{--}} Game creates saves normally; however for some people, if JSR is closed, next time the game is opened, attempting to load a save will result in starting at the first tutorial and overwriting the save.
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'''Notes'''
{{ii}} The issue is due to an issue with case sensitivity in the program.
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{{ii}} Key remapping is limited in the original launcher.
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fix loading function|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix=
 
# Open {{file|jetsetradio.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD].
 
# Go to offset <code>21D80C</code>.
 
# Change <code>SAVE</code> to <code>save</code>.
 
# Save the changes.
 
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|description=Alternative fix|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix=
 
Rename the "save" folder in folder 205950 (Steam folder) to "SAVE".
 
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Set Windows text scaling to 100%|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/205950/discussions/0/846960628201761262/#c34094415730087481|title=The new settings screen is bugged for me - Steam forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Random crashes===
 
===Random crashes===
{{--}} Most common crash areas are Shibuya GG ending, Love Trap ending, and then Grind Square ending but there have been crashes on cutscenes, level transitions in ch.3
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{{--}} Most of the crashes occur in the following cases: ''Shibuya GG ending'', ''Love Trap ending'', and ''Grind Square ending''.<br> There have been crashes during cutscenes and level transitions in Chapter 3.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Crash Reducer|ref={{cn|date=October 2019}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Read [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iT0ivTQrlL3f5Zs0NuOqyb0hGD2hrYlZSVJfHgAjqgo/ Malumick's Crash Reducer]|ref={{cn|date=October 2019}}|fix=
# Follow Malumick's guide at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iT0ivTQrlL3f5Zs0NuOqyb0hGD2hrYlZSVJfHgAjqgo/.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Game fails to launch===
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===Save games cannot be loaded===
{{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Install Visual C++ 2008 (x86)|fix=
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{{--}} Sometimes, if the game is closed and then restarted, attempting to load a save triggers the first tutorial and overwrites the save.<br> This happens due to an issue of case sensitivity.
Install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29 Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86)].
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 +
{{Fixbox|description=Rename save folder|ref=<ref name="launcher"/>|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Save game data location|save game data location]].
 +
# Rename {{file|SAVE|folder}} to {{file|save|folder}} or vice versa.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit hex code|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix=
 +
# Open {{file|jetsetradio.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD].
 +
# Go to offset <code>21D80C</code>.
 +
# Change <code>SAVE</code> to <code>save</code>.
 +
# Save the changes.
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|description=Method 2: Bypass the Setup Launcher|fix=
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Rename {{file|jsrsetup.exe}} to {{file|jsrsetup.exe.old}}.
 
# Rename {{file|jsrsetup.exe}} to {{file|jsrsetup.exe}}.
 
  
'''Notes'''
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===Game fails to launch===
{{--}} The setup launcher is required for remapping keyboard controls or changing video settings.
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29 Microsoft Visual C++]|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
}}
 
}}
 
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 21:51, 14 April 2024

Jet Set Radio
Jet Set Radio cover
Developers
Smilebit
Windows BlitWorks
Publishers
Sega
Release dates
Windows September 19, 2012
Reception
IGDB 82
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Tricks
Sports Skating
Art styles Cel-shaded, Stylized
Themes Japan
Jet Set Radio on HowLongToBeat
Jet Set Radio on IGDB
Jet Set Radio guide on StrategyWiki
Jet Set Radio on MobyGames
Jet Set Radio on Wikipedia

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Humble Store (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use Sega Heritage Video Skip
  • Extract the contents to <path-to-game>\DATA\VIDEOS and overwrite if prompted.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\205950\local\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/205950/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\205950\remote\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/205950/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Launcher options menu.
Launcher options menu.
In-game options menu.
In-game options menu.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Vert-. Flawless Widescreen works but causes visual issues.[1]
Ultra-widescreen
Vert-. Flawless Widescreen works but causes visual issues.[1]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Borderless fullscreen windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 8x MSAA. Can force SSAA/SGSSAA via drivers; AA bit for Nvidia is 0x000000C1.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Game logic, physics, and animations run at exactly 30 FPS.[2]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Borderless fullscreen windowed

The updated launcher removes support for the borderless fullscreen windowed option.
Revert to the original launcher[3]

Notes

Key remapping is limited in the original launcher.
Edit hex code[4]
  1. Make sure (normal) windowed mode is already set up.
  2. Go to the configuration files location.
  3. Open setup.dat with a hex editor such as HxD.
  4. Type 01 in offset #19.
  5. Save the changes.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Maps to Xbox 360 controls; mouse can't be remapped.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
XInput + DirectInput
Full controller support
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
The original version's rumble support has been omitted.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Only BGM volume can be controlled.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Russian
Fan translation is available here.
Spanish

Issues unresolved

Launcher unreadable at low resolutions

The launcher is unreadable at 1336x768 and lower resolutions.
The launcher is unreadable at 1336x768 and lower resolutions.
The updated launcher was made for 1920x1080. Lower resolutions, such as 1336x768, causes text to overflow and become unreadable.
Revert to the original launcher[3]

Notes

Key remapping is limited in the original launcher.
Set Windows text scaling to 100%[5]

Random crashes

Most of the crashes occur in the following cases: Shibuya GG ending, Love Trap ending, and Grind Square ending.
There have been crashes during cutscenes and level transitions in Chapter 3.
Read Malumick's Crash Reducer[citation needed]

Issues fixed

Save games cannot be loaded

Sometimes, if the game is closed and then restarted, attempting to load a save triggers the first tutorial and overwrites the save.
This happens due to an issue of case sensitivity.
Rename save folder[3]
  1. Go to the save game data location.
  2. Rename SAVE to save or vice versa.
Edit hex code[citation needed]
  1. Open jetsetradio.exe with a hex editor such as HxD.
  2. Go to offset 21D80C.
  3. Change SAVE to save.
  4. Save the changes.

Game fails to launch

Install Microsoft Visual C++

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Mods

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP SP2
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 1.0 GHz
AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.5 GB
Video card (GPU) 256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible

Notes

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

References