Difference between revisions of "SimCity 3000"
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| + | {{ii}} Use the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/699-simcity-3000-compatibility-fixes/ compatibility fixes] to fix issues with the interface frame rate and windowed mode on modern versions of Windows. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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| − | {{ii}} The game must be running in [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Reduced color mode (Windows 8)|16-bit color mode]]. | + | {{ii}} The game must be running in [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Reduced color mode (Windows 8)|16-bit color mode]] (you can use the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/699-simcity-3000-compatibility-fixes/ compatibility fixes] to apply this). |
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|eax support notes = DirectSound3D, EAX.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000524085328/http://www.vortexofsound.com/techhelp/gm_sc3.htm Games help:SimCity 3000 - Vortex of Sound (retrieved)]</ref> Possibly A3D.<ref>[http://www.game-over.net/review/jan99/simcity/ SimCity 3000 (c) Maxis review - GameOver]</ref> | |eax support notes = DirectSound3D, EAX.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000524085328/http://www.vortexofsound.com/techhelp/gm_sc3.htm Games help:SimCity 3000 - Vortex of Sound (retrieved)]</ref> Possibly A3D.<ref>[http://www.game-over.net/review/jan99/simcity/ SimCity 3000 (c) Maxis review - GameOver]</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Slow interface movement=== | ||
| + | Use the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/699-simcity-3000-compatibility-fixes/ compatibility fixes] to fix issues with interface frame rates on modern versions of Windows. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Maxis | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | January 31, 1999 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | 1999 |
| Linux | 2000 |
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| SimCity | |
|---|---|
| Subseries of Sim | |
| SimCity (1989) | 1989 |
| SimCity 2000 | 1994 |
| SimCity 2000 Network Edition | 1996 |
| SimCopter | 1996 |
| Streets of SimCity | 1997 |
| SimCity 3000 | 1999 |
| SimCity 4 | 2003 |
| SimCity Societies | 2007 |
| SimCity (2013) | 2013 |
Key points
- Use the compatibility fixes to fix issues with the interface frame rate and windowed mode on modern versions of Windows.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Disc check. | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
|---|
Patches
The latest Patch updates the game and adds the Building Architect Tool.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
- Cities (
*.sc3) can be saved anywhere; this is the default location.
Video settings
General settings.
Windowed
- The game must be running in 16-bit color mode (you can use the compatibility fixes to apply this).
| Instructions |
|---|
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Slow interface movement
Use the compatibility fixes to fix issues with interface frame rates on modern versions of Windows.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | 95, 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium 166 MHz | Pentium 233 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 230 MB | 230 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectDraw compatible 2 MB of VRAM | DirectDraw compatible 4 MB of VRAM |