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Revision as of 14:09, 19 July 2013
Fallout | |
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Fallout | 1997 |
Fallout 2 | 1998 |
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel | 2001 |
Fallout 3 | 2008 |
Fallout: New Vegas | 2010 |
Fallout 4 | 2015 |
Fallout Shelter | 2016 |
Fallout 4 VR | 2017 |
Fallout 76 | 2018 |
Key points
- Runs well on Windows 7 64-bit using the multiple core CPU fix.[1]
Availability
- Unavailable for purchase in some regions due to Games For Windows Live region restrictions.
Games For Windows Live
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Game of the Year Edition
Includes all DLC packs:
- Operation Anchorage
- Broken Steel
- The Pitt
- Mothership Zeta
- Point Lookout
Note: You might have to move theses DLC if you are using Windows 7/8. If you don't the game will crash.
Improvements
Mods
- Fallout Mod Manager - the best mod manager for Fallout 3, making the process of installing mods much easier.
- Fallout 3 Nexus - the most popular host for almost all Fallout 3 mods.
NTCore 4GB Patch
- Improves performance for any x64 bit operating system with more than 2GB RAM, by allowing it to access up to 4GB RAM.
- This patch may remove GFWL!
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Save games missing
If logged into Games for Windows LIVE, the game will save the save files under the currently logged-in username. If logged out of the service, the game will be unable to locate the saves.
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If you restart the game, your saves should be detected.
Video settings
- Most graphics options are accessible on the main launcher screen.
Multi-monitor
- Adds support for multi-monitor displays.
- Displays HUD on the middle display.
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- Relevant multi-monitor resolutions:
3840x1024 5040x1050 iSafeZoneXWide=610 iSafeZoneXWide=770 iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneYWide=15 iSafeZoneX=610 iSafeZoneX=770
Field of view (FOV)
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These values use the 5:4 aspect ratio as a baseline FOV:
Aspect Ratio FOV Value 4:3 79.9000 16:9 105.3000 15:9 99.0000 16:10 95.2000
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Working using GameCompanion, Borderless Windowed, ShiftWindow and AutoHotKey.[2]
Input settings
Mouse acceleration
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Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Game Crashes Randomly
- Caused by problem with Windows 7 and multiple-core CPUs, such as dual-core or quad-core CPUs.
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Game Keeps Minimizing
- Caused by the cursor being active in the background (and clicking Icons, Links, Buttons etc.)
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Crash When Starting New Game Or Loading Save
- Commonly caused by a codec issue.
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- Apparent Windows 7 Aero Incompatibility
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Pip-boy radio Skipping or Stuttering
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Game crashes on Start-up
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Game hangs on closing
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System requirements
- Game runs well on Windows 7 x64 bit provided that the multiple core CPU fix is applied.