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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The 16-bit installer can't be used on 64-bit versions of Windows so the game must be installed manually. | + | {{ii}} The 16-bit installer can't be used on 64-bit versions of Windows so the game must be installed using a fan made installer or installing the game manually. |
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| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Custom Installer}} | ||
| + | These instructions are for 64-bit Windows only. The game may be installed using a fan produced installer, which can be dowloaded [http://www.play-old-pc-games.com/support-files/Install-SWTPM.exe here] from play-old-pc-games.com. | ||
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| + | To get the game running, do the following: | ||
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| + | <ol><li>Place the cd in the optical driver, but do not launch the installer, instead launch the custom installer</li> | ||
| + | <li>Follow all prompts for the installer</li> | ||
| + | *Be sure to install the game to a custom directory, such as "C:\\Games" in order to prevent a bug involving saved games. The installer should do this be default</li> | ||
| + | *NOTE: There is no need to patch the game after this, as the custom installer handles that as well</li> | ||
| + | <li>Launch the game, if you get nothing but a spinning cursor, read on</li></ol> | ||
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| + | These instructions are for if the game does not launch correctly after installation: | ||
| + | <ol><li>Try to set your resolution to something higher than the default by editing the obi.ini file as specified in the widescreen section</li> | ||
| + | *NOTE: If for some reason you can not see an obi.ini file after launching the game once, you can download one [http://www.play-old-pc-games.com/support-files/obi.zip here]. Place it in the top level of the intsall directory</li> | ||
| + | <li>If you still see nothing, download this [http://www.play-old-pc-games.com/support-files/PhantomMenaceWD3D.zip zip] file (also from play-old-pc-games.com) and unzip its contents into the top level of wherever you installed the game. It is wise to make a backup of the files it is going to replace before doing this.</li> | ||
| + | <li>Launch the game. It will probably take a solid amount of time before anything happens. This is normal, just wait, as long as the cursor wheel is still spinning the game should load.</li></ol> | ||
| + | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Big Ape Productions | |
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| LucasArts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 30, 1999 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | February 4, 2000 |
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Key points
- 64-bit systems need a workaround for the 16-bit launcher; see Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows.
General information
- Wookieepedia - A huge wiki dedicated to the Star Wars universe
- The Phantom Menace at LucasForums
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Amazon.com | |
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Video settings
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Input settings
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Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
- The 16-bit installer can't be used on 64-bit versions of Windows so the game must be installed using a fan made installer or installing the game manually.
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System requirements
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| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium 200MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 125 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Direct3D compatible 4 MB of VRAM |
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