Difference between revisions of "Microsoft Golf 3.0"
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 1996}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Sports }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | Golf }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Links }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = microsoft-golf-30 | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
+ | |hltb = 79786 | ||
+ | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key | CD key only; no disc check or DRM. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Use multimedia features without the disc=== | ===Use multimedia features without the disc=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Golf 3.0 only plays Flyby videos and some other content when the disc is present; these steps make it look in the | + | {{ii}} Golf 3.0 only plays Flyby videos and some other content when the disc is present; these steps make it look in the installation folder instead. |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy disc files to the installation folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | # Copy the <code>BANFF_SP</code> and <code>HARBOUR_</code> folders from the disc to the | + | # Copy the <code>BANFF_SP</code> and <code>HARBOUR_</code> folders from the disc to the installation folder (skipping existing files). |
− | # Copy <code>AIM.AVI</code> and <code>SWING.AVI</code> from the <code>GOLF</code> folder on the disc to the | + | # Copy <code>AIM.AVI</code> and <code>SWING.AVI</code> from the <code>GOLF</code> folder on the disc to the installation folder. |
# Open <code>msglfcrs.ini</code> | # Open <code>msglfcrs.ini</code> | ||
# Under each course, adjust <code>NewFlyByPath</code>, <code>FlyByPath</code> and <code>AmbientPath</code> to match their new locations. | # Under each course, adjust <code>NewFlyByPath</code>, <code>FlyByPath</code> and <code>AmbientPath</code> to match their new locations. | ||
− | # Change the <code>AimDemoPath</code> and <code>SwingDemoPath</code> paths to point to look in the | + | # Change the <code>AimDemoPath</code> and <code>SwingDemoPath</code> paths to point to look in the installation folder. |
# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
{{ii}} If the game says course files are missing after this change you have made a mistake with the steps above. | {{ii}} If the game says course files are missing after this change you have made a mistake with the steps above. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\MSGOLF.INI|{{p|game}}\multplyr\}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Multiplayer settings are stored in <code>{{p|game}}\multplyr\</code> | {{ii}} Multiplayer settings are stored in <code>{{p|game}}\multplyr\</code> | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.GAM}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|Microsoft Golf 3.0 video settings.png|Video settings.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = always on |
|windowed notes = Always runs windowed. | |windowed notes = Always runs windowed. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = Native Windows Vsync. | |vsync notes = Native Windows Vsync. | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = unknown |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
+ | |120 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = Native Windows cursor. | |acceleration option notes = Native Windows cursor. | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | + | {{Image|Microsoft Golf 3.0 audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = On/off only. | |separate volume notes = On/off only. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Always mutes. | |mute on focus lost notes = Always mutes. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = true |
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 8 |
+ | |local play modes = Hot seat | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
− | |online play | + | |online play modes = |
− | | | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|dedicated = false | |dedicated = false | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = unknown |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
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{{ii}} Golf 3.0 uses a 16-bit launcher so 64-bit systems need the workarounds below. | {{ii}} Golf 3.0 uses a 16-bit launcher so 64-bit systems need the workarounds below. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Bypass 16-bit launcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Install Golf 3.0 normally (it may appear to [[#Installer stops responding at "searching for installed components"|stop responding]] while "searching for installed components"). | # Install Golf 3.0 normally (it may appear to [[#Installer stops responding at "searching for installed components"|stop responding]] while "searching for installed components"). | ||
# Open <code>MSGOLF.INI</code> in the installation folder and add the following two lines at the bottom:<br><code>[Control]</code><br><code>Name=Player</code> | # Open <code>MSGOLF.INI</code> in the installation folder and add the following two lines at the bottom:<br><code>[Control]</code><br><code>Name=Player</code> | ||
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# Make a shortcut to <code>GLFMOD3.EXE</code> somewhere convenient. | # Make a shortcut to <code>GLFMOD3.EXE</code> somewhere convenient. | ||
# Go to the shortcut's properties and add <code> bullfrog</code> to the end of the Target. | # Go to the shortcut's properties and add <code> bullfrog</code> to the end of the Target. | ||
− | # For Windows 8, go to the Compatibility tab and set Windows 7 compatibility mode (this fixes a [[#Title bar partially off-screen | + | # For Windows 8 and later, go to the Compatibility tab and set Windows 7 compatibility mode (this fixes a [[#Title bar partially off-screen|title bar issue]]). |
# The game will now run correctly when using this shortcut. | # The game will now run correctly when using this shortcut. | ||
{{ii}} If you see the "crucial files are missing" error when launching you have made a mistake with the steps above. | {{ii}} If you see the "crucial files are missing" error when launching you have made a mistake with the steps above. | ||
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===Installer stops responding at "searching for installed components"=== | ===Installer stops responding at "searching for installed components"=== | ||
− | The installer scans the entire system | + | The installer scans the entire system partition looking for existing installation files; this can take a long time on modern systems and Windows will think it is not responding, but it will eventually finish and setup will proceed normally. |
==="Crucial files are missing, please reinstall Microsoft Golf" error=== | ==="Crucial files are missing, please reinstall Microsoft Golf" error=== | ||
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This error will also occur when trying to run the game without installing it first or using <code>GLFMOD3.EXE</code> without the necessary adjustments (see [[#Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows|Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows]]). | This error will also occur when trying to run the game without installing it first or using <code>GLFMOD3.EXE</code> without the necessary adjustments (see [[#Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows|Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows]]). | ||
− | ===Title bar partially off-screen | + | ===Title bar partially off-screen=== |
+ | {{ii}} This issue occurs on Windows 8 and later. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Windows 7 compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | ||
Set <code>GLFMOD3.EXE</code> to run in Windows 7 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]. | Set <code>GLFMOD3.EXE</code> to run in Windows 7 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = Launcher is 16-bit. | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = 95, NT 3.51 | |minOS = 95, NT 3.51 | ||
|minCPU = 486/66 | |minCPU = 486/66 | ||
− | | | + | |minRAM = 8 MB |
|minHD = 20 MB | |minHD = 20 MB | ||
|minGPU = 256-color SVGA | |minGPU = 256-color SVGA | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = Pentium 90 | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 90 |
− | | | + | |recRAM = 16+ MB |
|recHD = 40 MB | |recHD = 40 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 19:43, 3 February 2024
Developers | |
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Access Software | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 7, 1996 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Sports |
Sports | Golf |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | Links |
⤏ Go to series page | |
World Class Leader Board | 1988 |
Links: The Challenge of Golf | 1990 |
Links 386 Pro | 1992 |
Microsoft Golf | 1992 |
Links Pro | 1993 |
Microsoft Golf 2.0 | 1995 |
Links LS 1997 | 1996 |
Microsoft Golf 3.0 | 1996 |
Links LS: 1998 Edition | 1997 |
Links LS 1999 | 1998 |
Microsoft Golf 1998 Edition | 1998 |
Microsoft Golf 1999 Edition | 1999 |
Links Extreme | 1999 |
Microsoft Golf 2001 Edition | 2000 |
Links LS 2000 | 2000 |
Links 2001 | 2001 |
Links 2003 | 2002 |
Links E6 | 2021 |
Key points
- 64-bit systems need a workaround for the 16-bit launcher; see Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows.
- Highly customisable, resizeable interface that can make full use of modern resolutions.
- Multimedia features that require the CD can be copied to the hard drive for convenience.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | CD key only; no disc check or DRM. |
Essential improvements
Use multimedia features without the disc
- Golf 3.0 only plays Flyby videos and some other content when the disc is present; these steps make it look in the installation folder instead.
Copy disc files to the installation folder[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\MSGOLF.INI[Note 1] <path-to-game>\multplyr\[Note 1] |
- Multiplayer settings are stored in
<path-to-game>\multplyr\
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\*.GAM[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Always runs windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Native Windows Vsync. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | Native Windows cursor. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | On/off only. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No subtitles available. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Always mutes. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 8 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use Address Book, Network button. |
Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
- Golf 3.0 uses a 16-bit launcher so 64-bit systems need the workarounds below.
Bypass 16-bit launcher[citation needed] |
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|
Installer stops responding at "searching for installed components"
The installer scans the entire system partition looking for existing installation files; this can take a long time on modern systems and Windows will think it is not responding, but it will eventually finish and setup will proceed normally.
"Crucial files are missing, please reinstall Microsoft Golf" error
Golf 3.0 needs the CD for some multimedia features (e.g. Flybys) and gives this confusing error message if it isn't present; either insert the disc or set the game to use multimedia features without the disc.
This error will also occur when trying to run the game without installing it first or using GLFMOD3.EXE
without the necessary adjustments (see Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows).
Title bar partially off-screen
- This issue occurs on Windows 8 and later.
Use Windows 7 compatibility mode[citation needed] |
---|
Set |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | Launcher is 16-bit. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, NT 3.51 | |
Processor (CPU) | 486/66 | Intel Pentium 90 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16+ MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | 40 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 256-color SVGA |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).