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{{Series|Max Payne}}
 
{{Series|Max Payne}}
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'''Key points'''
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{{--}} Game requires [[Rockstar Social Club]] for activation, and uses [[GameShield]] [[DRM]].<ref>http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/showthread.php/2032-GameShield-and-Max-Payne-3-adventures-in-futility</ref>
  
'''Key points'''
 
{{++}} Scales well in performance, can be played on Intel HD 4000 at low settings
 
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a [http://www.geforce.com/optimize/guides/max-payne-3-tweak-guide#1 comprehensive fixes guide].
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1439 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1439 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/204100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/204100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://www.payneforums.com/ Payneforums] for game  
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{{mm}} [http://www.payneforums.com/ Payneforums] for game .
  
 
== Availability ==
 
== Availability ==
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{{ii}} All versions require [[Rockstar Social Club]] for activation and online features.
 
{{ii}} All versions require [[Rockstar Social Club]] for activation and online features.
 
{{ii}} All versions use [[GameShield]] [[DRM]].<ref>http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/showthread.php/2032-GameShield-and-Max-Payne-3-adventures-in-futility</ref> Rockstar have not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.<ref>https://twitter.com/RockstarSupport/status/207657389183352833</ref>
 
{{ii}} All versions use [[GameShield]] [[DRM]].<ref>http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/showthread.php/2032-GameShield-and-Max-Payne-3-adventures-in-futility</ref> Rockstar have not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.<ref>https://twitter.com/RockstarSupport/status/207657389183352833</ref>
 
==Improvements==
 
=== Patch Notes ===
 
Patch will be automatically downloaded when starting your game with steam or the rockstar launcher.
 
 
===Command Lines===
 
 
Max Payne 3's engine allows direct input through Command Line commands. There are two ways to implement these commands:
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Command Lines}}
 
 
# Create a new text file by opening Windows Explorer, right-clicking in an empty area and selecting New>Text Document. Rename this text file to commandline.txt.
 
# Open the text file with a text editor such as Windows Notepad.
 
# Enter the commands you wish to implement, one on each line, then save and exit the text file.
 
# Move this text file into the base directory of Max Payne 3. This is typically <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\</code> for the retail DVD version of the game, or <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\max payne 3\Max Payne 3\</code> for the Steam version.
 
#* A easier method for Steam users is to right-click on Max Payne 3 in their Steam games library, select Properties, then click the 'Set Launch Options' button and enter the command(s) there, each one separated by a single space.
 
# Launch Max Payne 3 as normal; the commands will automatically be implemented as the game starts.
 
}}
 
 
===List of commands===
 
{| class="wikitable grid"
 
! Parameter || Description
 
|-
 
| -adapter || Force specific DirectX adapter starting from 0.
 
|-
 
| -aspectratio || Force aspect ratio [width:height].
 
|-
 
| -availablevidmem || Force Video RAM limit to the amount specified (MB).
 
|-
 
| -cpucount || Force CPU count if query is not successful.
 
|-
 
| -d3dmt || Force multi-threaded DirectX runtime.
 
|-
 
| -dx10 || Force DirectX 10 if available.
 
|-
 
| -dx10_1 || Force DirectX 10.1 if available.
 
|-
 
| -dx11 || Force DirectX 11 if available.
 
|-
 
| -dx9 || Force DirectX 9.
 
|-
 
| -frameLimit || Force VSync [0, 1, 2]
 
|-
 
| -fullscreen || Force Fullscreen mode.
 
|-
 
| -fxaa || Force FXAA quality [0..3].
 
|-
 
| -gpucount || Force GPU count if query is not successful.
 
|-
 
| -height || Force vertical resolution.
 
|-
 
| -language english || Force English language.
 
|-
 
| -language french || Force French language.
 
|-
 
| -language italian || Force Italian language.
 
|-
 
| -language german || Force German language.
 
|-
 
| -language spanish || Force Spanish language.
 
|-
 
| -language russian || Force Russian language.
 
|-
 
| -language portuguese || Force Portugese language.
 
|-
 
| -language polish || Force Polish language.
 
|-
 
| -MSAA || Force MSAA [0..5].
 
|-
 
| -MSAAQuality || Force MSAA quality level.
 
|-
 
| -nomouseaccel || Disable mouse acceleration.
 
|-
 
| -outputMonitor || Force specific monitor starting from 0.
 
|-
 
| -reflectionquality || Force reflection quality [0..3].
 
|-
 
| -refreshrate || Force refresh rate.
 
|-
 
| -safemode || Force game to load with safest settings.
 
|-
 
| -shadowquality || Force shadow quality [0..3].
 
|-
 
| -ssao || Force SSAO [0..1].
 
|-
 
| -stereo || Force 3D stereo support [0..1] (1 is on)
 
|-
 
| -tessellation || Force tessellation quality [0..3].
 
|-
 
| -texturefilterquality || Force the Anisotropic texture filter quality [0..4].
 
|-
 
| -texturequality || Force the texture quality [0..2].
 
|-
 
| -useHighQualityShaders || Force usage of high quality shaders [0..1].
 
|-
 
| -waterquality || Force water quality [0..2].
 
|-
 
| -width || Force horizontal resolution
 
|-
 
| -windowed || Force windowed mode.
 
|}
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
{{Game Location Table|
 
{{Game Location Table|
 
{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Max payne 3 Savegames}}
 
{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Max payne 3 Savegames}}
{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files location|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files location|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
=== [[Save game cloud syncing]] ===
 
=== [[Save game cloud syncing]] ===
{{ii}} Rockstar's Social Club supports save game cloud.
 
 
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
 
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
 
|steam_cloud            =false
 
|steam_cloud            =false
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|square_enix_notes      =
 
|square_enix_notes      =
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Rockstar's Social Club supports save game cloud syncing.
  
 
== Video settings ==
 
== Video settings ==
[[File:MaxPayne3graphics.png|right|thumb|290px]]
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[[File:MaxPayne3graphics.png|right|thumb|290px|Advanced graphics settings.]]
 
{{ii}} Max Payne 3 supports 3D on Nvidia cards.
 
{{ii}} Max Payne 3 supports 3D on Nvidia cards.
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|widescreen resolution notes= 16:10 resolution displays black bars.
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16x
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|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16x.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = Both FXAA and MSAA options
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|antialiasing notes        = Both FXAA and MSAA options.
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Borderless fullscreen windowed#Windowed Borderless Gaming|Windowed Borderless Gaming]].
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Borderless fullscreen windowed#Windowed Borderless Gaming|Windowed Borderless Gaming]].
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
== Issues And Fixes ==
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== Issues fixed ==
{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.geforce.com/optimize/guides/max-payne-3-tweak-guide#1 here].
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=== Game will not launch ===
 
 
=== Game Will Not Launch ===
 
 
The game will not launch for many users.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728455</ref>
 
The game will not launch for many users.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728455</ref>
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Game Will Not Launch}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Chang to DirectX 9}}
This can be fixed by going into safe mode, and changing the game to DirectX 9. Fix originally Posted by Kalashnikov222.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30986061&postcount=150</ref>
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This can be fixed by going into safe mode, and changing the game to DirectX 9.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30986061&postcount=150</ref>
 
 
 
# Install game.
 
# Install game.
 
# Update GPU drivers.
 
# Update GPU drivers.
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}}
 
}}
  
===Negative Mouse Acceleration and Frame Dependent Mouse Sensitivity===
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===Negative mouse acceleration and frame dependent mouse sensitivity===
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{{ii}} Even after the patch which introduced a [[mouse acceleration]] toggle, some players experience negative mouse acceleration as well as framerate dependent sensitivities.
 +
{{ii}} There are currently no true fixes for the negative mouse acceleration
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Negative Mouse Acceleration and Frame Dependent Mouse Sensitivity}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Reduce graphics settings}}
Even after the patch which includes a mouse acceleration toggle, some players experience negative mouse acceleration as well as FPS dependent sensitivities. There are currently no true fixes for the negative mouse acceleration, however, turning off FXAA, MSAA, and V-Sync may help to make it more tolerable. Negative mouse acceleration will still be there, but turning off these settings will help the overall feel of the mouse movement. This issue is most likely caused by the developers using a software mouse to emulate a joystick, as opposed to raw hardware mouse input.
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Turning off FXAA, MSAA, and [[V-sync|v-sync]] may help to make negative [[mouse acceleration]] tolerable.
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}}
  
It is also recommended that you find the lowest average fps your card can handle.  Once you find a framerate that is comfortable, use a program with frame capping functionality to cap the fps.  This will keep the mouse sensitivity more consistent, as the mouse sensitivity can change based on the current framerate.
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===Game goes to pause menu randomly===
}}
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This error is usually caused by having an [[Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter]] plugged into USB.
===Game Goes to Pause Menu Randomly===
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Game Goes to Pause Menu Randomly}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Remove Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter}}
This error is usually caused by having an XBOX360 wireless adapter plugged into USB.
 
 
}}
 
}}
=== Game Doesn't Launch ===
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=== Error code 1641 on launch ===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Game Doesn't Launch}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Restart}}
Before the more recent patches, there was an issue where the default directory names would prevent the game from starting.
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{{ii}} This error is related to .Net 3.5.
* If the game is updated to the most recent patch and still fails to start, try reinstalling .net and DirectX.
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* Restarting the computer should fix the error, but if not try reinstalling .Net 3.5 and restarting.
 
}}
 
}}
 
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=== Game crashes with StackHash_XXX Error ===
=== Error Code 1641 on launch ===
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{{ii}} This error is caused by Data Execution Prevantion in Windows Vista/7.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Error Code 1641 on launch}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Administrator privileges}}
This error is related to .Net 3.5.
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Run <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> as an administrator.
* Restarting the computer should fix the error, but if not try reinstalling .Net 3.5 and restarting.
 
 
}}
 
}}
=== Game Crashes with StackHash_XXX Error ===
 
This error is caused by Data Execution Prevantion in Windows Vista/7. Running <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> as an administrator may solve the problem.
 
  
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Possible StackHash error fix}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|StackHash error fix}}
 
If the previous fix didn't fix it, attempt the following:
 
If the previous fix didn't fix it, attempt the following:
 
 
# Open your Start Menu > Control Panel
 
# Open your Start Menu > Control Panel
 
# Browse to “System Maintenance” > “System”
 
# Browse to “System Maintenance” > “System”
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# Click Apply or OK to commit your changes.
 
# Click Apply or OK to commit your changes.
 
}}
 
}}
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=== ERR_OS_VISTA ===
 
=== ERR_OS_VISTA ===
 
{{ii}} This error message can be caused on the Steam version of the game when Steam is forced by the OS into compatibility mode.  
 
{{ii}} This error message can be caused on the Steam version of the game when Steam is forced by the OS into compatibility mode.  
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|ERR_OS_VISTA}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|ERR_OS_VISTA}}
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# If you don't find it there try <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers</code>
 
# If you don't find it there try <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers</code>
 
}}
 
}}
=== Graphics Settings Not Saving ===
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=== Graphics settings not saving ===
 +
{{ii}} Game may report that video memory is 0/0. This may be caused by older graphics drivers which need updating.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Graphics Settings Not Saving}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit graphics.xml}}
The game may report that video memory is 0/0. This may be caused by older graphics drivers which need updating.
 
 
One fix is to edit the following file:<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728541</ref> <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\graphics.xml</code>
 
One fix is to edit the following file:<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728541</ref> <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\graphics.xml</code>
 
}}
 
}}
=== Steam Version Product Key Activation Errors ===
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 +
=== Steam version product key activation error ===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Steam Version Product Key Activation Errors}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Move installation directory}}
 
For the error message "no activations remaining for this activation key" or "cannot contact activation server
 
For the error message "no activations remaining for this activation key" or "cannot contact activation server
 
<ref>http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/21517493-freezing-or-no-activations-remaining-when-clicking-ok-to-link-steam-with-social-club </ref> when trying to activate the game over socialclub.
 
<ref>http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/21517493-freezing-or-no-activations-remaining-when-clicking-ok-to-link-steam-with-social-club </ref> when trying to activate the game over socialclub.
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# Run it as an administrator. <ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2804700&page=4</ref> Once this is done, the game will activate properly.
 
# Run it as an administrator. <ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2804700&page=4</ref> Once this is done, the game will activate properly.
 
}}
 
}}
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=== Requires Service Pack 1 ===
 
=== Requires Service Pack 1 ===
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{{ii}} The game may show the error message 'Requires Service Pack 1 or superior'.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Requires Service Pack 1}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Requires Service Pack 1}}
The game may show the error message 'Requires Service Pack 1 or superior'.
 
 
 
# This can be fixed by finding the <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> file.
 
# This can be fixed by finding the <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> file.
 
# Right clicking and setting the compatibility mode to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)".<ref>http://forums.steamgames.com/forums/showthread.php?p=30983903#post30983903</ref>
 
# Right clicking and setting the compatibility mode to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)".<ref>http://forums.steamgames.com/forums/showthread.php?p=30983903#post30983903</ref>
 +
# Running <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> as an administrator may also fix the problem.
 +
}}
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 +
 +
=== ASUS Cards - Game won't launch or crashes randomly ===
 +
If you own an ASUS card (ATi or NV) and you installed the 'Smart Doctor' and/or 'ASUS Gamer' software then this could be what's causing crashes. All you need to do is uninstall Smart Doctor and ASUS Gamer, restart your computer and reinstall your video card drivers.
 +
 +
==Other information==
 +
===Command lines===
 +
Max Payne 3's engine allows direct input through Command Line commands. There are two ways to implement these commands:
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
 +
{{Fixbox/fix|Command Lines}}
  
Running <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> as an administrator may also fix the problem.
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# Create a new text file by opening Windows Explorer, right-clicking in an empty area and selecting New>Text Document. Rename this text file to commandline.txt.
 +
# Open the text file with a text editor such as Windows Notepad.
 +
# Enter the commands you wish to implement, one on each line, then save and exit the text file.
 +
# Move this text file into the base directory of Max Payne 3. This is typically <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\</code> for the retail DVD version of the game, or <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\max payne 3\Max Payne 3\</code> for the Steam version.
 +
#* A easier method for Steam users is to right-click on Max Payne 3 in their Steam games library, select Properties, then click the 'Set Launch Options' button and enter the command(s) there, each one separated by a single space.
 +
# Launch Max Payne 3 as normal; the commands will automatically be implemented as the game starts.
 
}}
 
}}
=== Change Language ===
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 +
===List of commands===
 +
{| class="wikitable grid"
 +
! Parameter || Description
 +
|-
 +
| -adapter || Force specific DirectX adapter starting from 0.
 +
|-
 +
| -aspectratio || Force aspect ratio [width:height].
 +
|-
 +
| -availablevidmem || Force Video RAM limit to the amount specified (MB).
 +
|-
 +
| -cpucount || Force CPU count if query is not successful.
 +
|-
 +
| -d3dmt || Force multi-threaded DirectX runtime.
 +
|-
 +
| -dx10 || Force DirectX 10 if available.
 +
|-
 +
| -dx10_1 || Force DirectX 10.1 if available.
 +
|-
 +
| -dx11 || Force DirectX 11 if available.
 +
|-
 +
| -dx9 || Force DirectX 9.
 +
|-
 +
| -frameLimit || Force VSync [0, 1, 2]
 +
|-
 +
| -fullscreen || Force Fullscreen mode.
 +
|-
 +
| -fxaa || Force FXAA quality [0..3].
 +
|-
 +
| -gpucount || Force GPU count if query is not successful.
 +
|-
 +
| -height || Force vertical resolution.
 +
|-
 +
| -language english || Force English language.
 +
|-
 +
| -language french || Force French language.
 +
|-
 +
| -language italian || Force Italian language.
 +
|-
 +
| -language german || Force German language.
 +
|-
 +
| -language spanish || Force Spanish language.
 +
|-
 +
| -language russian || Force Russian language.
 +
|-
 +
| -language portuguese || Force Portugese language.
 +
|-
 +
| -language polish || Force Polish language.
 +
|-
 +
| -MSAA || Force MSAA [0..5].
 +
|-
 +
| -MSAAQuality || Force MSAA quality level.
 +
|-
 +
| -nomouseaccel || Disable mouse acceleration.
 +
|-
 +
| -outputMonitor || Force specific monitor starting from 0.
 +
|-
 +
| -reflectionquality || Force reflection quality [0..3].
 +
|-
 +
| -refreshrate || Force refresh rate.
 +
|-
 +
| -safemode || Force game to load with safest settings.
 +
|-
 +
| -shadowquality || Force shadow quality [0..3].
 +
|-
 +
| -ssao || Force SSAO [0..1].
 +
|-
 +
| -stereo || Force 3D stereo support [0..1] (1 is on)
 +
|-
 +
| -tessellation || Force tessellation quality [0..3].
 +
|-
 +
| -texturefilterquality || Force the Anisotropic texture filter quality [0..4].
 +
|-
 +
| -texturequality || Force the texture quality [0..2].
 +
|-
 +
| -useHighQualityShaders || Force usage of high quality shaders [0..1].
 +
|-
 +
| -waterquality || Force water quality [0..2].
 +
|-
 +
| -width || Force horizontal resolution
 +
|-
 +
| -windowed || Force windowed mode.
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
=== Change language ===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Change Language}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Change Language}}
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* Alternatively, if you have the Steam Version, you can rightclick on Max Payne 3 in your steam library, select Properties->set launch options and add one of the above mentioned command lines.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30987958&postcount=8</ref>
 
* Alternatively, if you have the Steam Version, you can rightclick on Max Payne 3 in your steam library, select Properties->set launch options and add one of the above mentioned command lines.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30987958&postcount=8</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
=== ASUS Cards - Game won't launch or crashes randomly ===
 
If you own an ASUS card (ATi or NV) and you installed the 'Smart Doctor' and/or 'ASUS Gamer' software then this could be what's causing crashes. All you need to do is uninstall Smart Doctor and ASUS Gamer, restart your computer and reinstall your video card drivers.
 
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

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Max Payne 3
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Developers
Rockstar Vancouver
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Engines
RAGE
Release dates
Windows June 1, 2012
macOS (OS X) June 20, 2013
Max Payne 3 on Wikipedia

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.
GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
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Max Payne 2001
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Key points

Game requires Rockstar Social Club for activation, and uses GameShield DRM.[1]

General information

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive fixes guide.
Steam Users' Forums for game series
Steam Community Discussions
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Availability

Template:Availability Table

All versions require Rockstar Social Club for activation and online features.
All versions use GameShield DRM.[2] Rockstar have not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.[3]

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Rockstar's Social Club supports save game cloud syncing.

Video settings

Advanced graphics settings.
Max Payne 3 supports 3D on Nvidia cards.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Issues fixed

Game will not launch

The game will not launch for many users.[4]

Instructions

Negative mouse acceleration and frame dependent mouse sensitivity

Even after the patch which introduced a mouse acceleration toggle, some players experience negative mouse acceleration as well as framerate dependent sensitivities.
There are currently no true fixes for the negative mouse acceleration
Instructions

Game goes to pause menu randomly

This error is usually caused by having an Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter plugged into USB.

Instructions

Error code 1641 on launch

Instructions

Game crashes with StackHash_XXX Error

This error is caused by Data Execution Prevantion in Windows Vista/7.
Instructions
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ERR_OS_VISTA

This error message can be caused on the Steam version of the game when Steam is forced by the OS into compatibility mode.
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Graphics settings not saving

Game may report that video memory is 0/0. This may be caused by older graphics drivers which need updating.
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Steam version product key activation error

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Requires Service Pack 1

The game may show the error message 'Requires Service Pack 1 or superior'.
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ASUS Cards - Game won't launch or crashes randomly

If you own an ASUS card (ATi or NV) and you installed the 'Smart Doctor' and/or 'ASUS Gamer' software then this could be what's causing crashes. All you need to do is uninstall Smart Doctor and ASUS Gamer, restart your computer and reinstall your video card drivers.

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Command lines

Max Payne 3's engine allows direct input through Command Line commands. There are two ways to implement these commands:

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List of commands

Parameter Description
-adapter Force specific DirectX adapter starting from 0.
-aspectratio Force aspect ratio [width:height].
-availablevidmem Force Video RAM limit to the amount specified (MB).
-cpucount Force CPU count if query is not successful.
-d3dmt Force multi-threaded DirectX runtime.
-dx10 Force DirectX 10 if available.
-dx10_1 Force DirectX 10.1 if available.
-dx11 Force DirectX 11 if available.
-dx9 Force DirectX 9.
-frameLimit Force VSync [0, 1, 2]
-fullscreen Force Fullscreen mode.
-fxaa Force FXAA quality [0..3].
-gpucount Force GPU count if query is not successful.
-height Force vertical resolution.
-language english Force English language.
-language french Force French language.
-language italian Force Italian language.
-language german Force German language.
-language spanish Force Spanish language.
-language russian Force Russian language.
-language portuguese Force Portugese language.
-language polish Force Polish language.
-MSAA Force MSAA [0..5].
-MSAAQuality Force MSAA quality level.
-nomouseaccel Disable mouse acceleration.
-outputMonitor Force specific monitor starting from 0.
-reflectionquality Force reflection quality [0..3].
-refreshrate Force refresh rate.
-safemode Force game to load with safest settings.
-shadowquality Force shadow quality [0..3].
-ssao Force SSAO [0..1].
-stereo Force 3D stereo support [0..1] (1 is on)
-tessellation Force tessellation quality [0..3].
-texturefilterquality Force the Anisotropic texture filter quality [0..4].
-texturequality Force the texture quality [0..2].
-useHighQualityShaders Force usage of high quality shaders [0..1].
-waterquality Force water quality [0..2].
-width Force horizontal resolution
-windowed Force windowed mode.

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System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Windows XP/Vista
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 35 GB
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT or
AMD Radeon HD 3400 with
512 MB of VRAM

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