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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} Updated version of PC re-release of game with more graphical options and fixed issues. | {{++}} Updated version of PC re-release of game with more graphical options and fixed issues. | ||
| − | {{ii}} Only available through Steam and no update for those owning physical or DRM- | + | {{ii}} Only available through Steam and no update for those owning physical or DRM-free version. |
{{--}} Missing all Game Gear games from the GameCube and 2003 PC versions; use [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]]. | {{--}} Missing all Game Gear games from the GameCube and 2003 PC versions; use [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]]. | ||
{{--}} Aspect ratio is locked to pillarboxed 4:3; use [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]]. | {{--}} Aspect ratio is locked to pillarboxed 4:3; use [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]]. | ||
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{{mm}} [http://sonic.wikia.com/wiki/Sonic_News_Network Sonic News Network] - A massive wiki for the Sonic the Hedgehog universe | {{mm}} [http://sonic.wikia.com/wiki/Sonic_News_Network Sonic News Network] - A massive wiki for the Sonic the Hedgehog universe | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.sonicretro.org/ Sonic Retro] - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog. Mods for all the games can be found here | {{mm}} [http://www.sonicretro.org/ Sonic Retro] - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog. Mods for all the games can be found here | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/71250/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | ===[ | + | ===[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=299808681 BetterSADX]=== |
{{++}} Adds: | {{++}} Adds: | ||
* Resolution options, including true widescreen | * Resolution options, including true widescreen | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Sonic Adventure DX\}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=299808681 BetterSADX] moves the save file to <code>{{p|game}}\savedata</code> |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] in-game. Nvidia card owners can force any kind of AA with Nvidia Inspector with AA flag "0x080000C1" as long as they are using a 4:3 resolution (IE: 1200x900 on a 1600x900 monitor). If using [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]], AA can be forced via respective GPU manufacturer's control panel.<ref>[ | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] in-game. Nvidia card owners can force any kind of AA with Nvidia Inspector with AA flag "0x080000C1" as long as they are using a 4:3 resolution (IE: 1200x900 on a 1600x900 monitor). If using [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]], AA can be forced via respective GPU manufacturer's control panel.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=299808681 Steam Community :: Guide :: BetterSADX]</ref> |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = If using [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]], you may need to force it on. | |vsync notes = If using [[#BetterSADX|BetterSADX]], you may need to force it on. | ||
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Revision as of 04:24, 30 September 2018
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Sonic Team | |
| Sonic Team USA | |
| Publishers | |
| Sega | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 16, 2014 |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Sonic the Hedgehog fangames (series) | |
| Sonic CD | 1995 |
| Sonic's Schoolhouse | 1996 |
| Sonic 3D Blast (series) | |
| Sonic & Knuckles Collection | 1997 |
| Sonic R (series) | |
| Sonic Adventure (series) | |
| Sonic Heroes | 2004 |
| Sonic Mega Collection Plus | 2006 |
| Sonic Riders | 2006 |
| Sonic Racing (series) | |
| Sonic the Hedgehog | 2010 |
| Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine | 2010 |
| Sonic Spinball | 2010 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | 2011 |
| Sonic 3 & Knuckles | 2011 |
| Sonic Generations | 2011 |
| Sonic CD (2012) | 2012 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I | 2012 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II | 2012 |
| Sonic Dash | 2014 |
| Sonic Lost World | 2015 |
| Sonic Mania | 2017 |
| Sonic Forces | 2017 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog (Mobile Decompilation) | 2021 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mobile Decompilation) | 2021 |
| Sonic Colors: Ultimate | 2021 |
| Sonic Origins | 2022 |
| Sonic Frontiers | 2022 |
| The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog | 2023 |
| Sonic Superstars | 2023 |
| Sonic Dream Team | 2023 |
| Sonic X Shadow Generations | 2024 |
This page is for the Steam version. For other versions, see Sonic Adventure DX (2011).
Key points
- Updated version of PC re-release of game with more graphical options and fixed issues.
- Only available through Steam and no update for those owning physical or DRM-free version.
- Missing all Game Gear games from the GameCube and 2003 PC versions; use BetterSADX.
- Aspect ratio is locked to pillarboxed 4:3; use BetterSADX.
- The game may occasionally cap the frame rate at about 48 FPS instead of 60 FPS; BetterSADX may help.
General information
- Sonic News Network - A massive wiki for the Sonic the Hedgehog universe
- Sonic Retro - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog. Mods for all the games can be found here
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Steam | |
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Essential improvements
BetterSADX
- Adds:
- Resolution options, including true widescreen
- Improved graphics, audio, and full controller support
- Restores the Dreamcast version's original lighting
- Mod support
- Super Sonic in action stages
- Additional Twinkle Park circuits
- Extra downloadable content from the Dreamcast version
- Playable Game Gear titles
- Known issues caused by latest version of BetterSADX:
- Boss fight during Chaos 0 may freeze rarely on some hardware.[citation needed]
A list of additional recommended mods can be found here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71250/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Sonic Adventure DX\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71250/pfx/[Note 1] |
- BetterSADX moves the save file to
<path-to-game>\savedata
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
_-_Video_settings.png)
Configuration tools graphics tab.
Input settings
_-_Keyboard_remapping.png)
Configuration tools input tab with keyboard.
In game setting window for keyboard.
_-_Controller_remapping.png)
Configuration tools input tab with controller.
In game setting window for controller.
Audio settings
_-_Language_settings.png)
In-game settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Spanish |
Issues fixed
Low FPS
If the FPS is stuck in the 40s and won't rise to 60, disable the in-game FXAA and Vsync and instead, force them through the Nvidia/Radeon control panel.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7300 series ATI Radeon X1600 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800 series ATI Radeon X1900 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (71250) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.