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| |60 fps notes = Exceeding 30 FPS cap introduces technical issues | | |60 fps notes = Exceeding 30 FPS cap introduces technical issues |
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Revision as of 08:01, 19 November 2017
Template:Infobox game/row/osxporterWarnings
- 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.
Key points
- Exceeding 30 FPS introduces gameplay and physics issues
- Widescreen resolutions can be used, but to a poor extent
- Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station.
- SilentPatch is essential to avoid a number of serious glitches which may prevent 100% game completion
General information
- Rockstar Games's Official site
- Rockstar Games's Official Grand Theft Auto site
- Steam Community Discussions
- GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto III Discussion.
- Grand Theft Wiki
- GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.1 fixes several bugs. Most digital distribution versions already include this patch.
Skip intro videos
- Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version.
GInput
- Adds full XInput controller support
- Restores haptic feedback from console versions
- Choice between Xbox and DualShock button prompts
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- Configuration file is encrypted
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
- In-game wide screen option allows to retain proper aspect ratio, though only for 16:9 resolutions. Otherwise picture is stretched.
- Yet not only wide screen option cuts part of the image (Vert-), it does also misalign aiming.
Input settings
In-game key map settings.
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Czech |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Polish |
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Retail only. Made by publisher |
Russian |
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CIS retail only. Original Buka release received translation through the downloadable patch. 1C re-release features improved version of the latter. |
Slovak |
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Spanish |
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Network
- Dedicated multiplayer maps can be restored with a mod
Multiplayer types
Connection types
VR support
3D modes |
State |
GG3D |
Notes |
iZ3D |
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Issues fixed
Game refuses to start
Cannot find 640x480 video mode error
Game requires at least 12MB of available video memory error
Game freezes at loading
Vehicles are missing colours
Wonky physics while walking on sloped surfaces
Inaccurate aiming
- Playing wide screen places the real aim slightly above and to the right of the displayed crosshairs.
Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing
Purple Nines gang has vanished
Mouse sensitivity resets after restart
The game will ask for CD even when all files are copied to the disk
Alchemy doesn't restore EAX
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
8 |
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Shader Model support |
1.4 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
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Middleware
OpenRW
OpenRW is an open source game engine that attempts to re-implement the engine used in classic GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas in order to ensure a better compatibility with modern system and playable in the future. It currently supports only GTA 3 and it is currently not finished yet, however you can still play the game with it. Bear in mind that you need to compile it from its source code, instructions and requirements are available
Modding
Frequently used plugins
- CLEO - Popular script extender used by lots of sophisticated mods.
- IMG Manager V2.0 - Beta version of the most bug-free .img files manager
Featured mods
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) |
AMD Athlon 500 MHz Intel Pentium III 450 MHz |
AMD Athlon 700 MHz Intel Pentium III 700 MHz |
System memory (RAM) |
96 MB |
128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Direct 3D compatible 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible
| Direct3D compatible 32 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) |
DirectX compatible | |
macOS (OS X) |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
10.6.8 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core 2 Duo |
System memory (RAM) |
1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
1.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT Intel GMA X3100 |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References