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(Messing with the video files for me causes the game to crash for me, but I found an alternative fix to skip intro videos. Updating the essential improvements and other fixes since they've been updated and these old install methods aren't relevent anymore.)
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} [[#Silent Patch|Silent Patch]] is essential to avoid a number of serious glitches which may prevent 100% game completion.
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{{++}} Features to import your music for your own custom radio station.
 
{{--}} Exceeding 30 FPS introduces gameplay and physics issues.
 
{{--}} Exceeding 30 FPS introduces gameplay and physics issues.
{{++}} Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station.
 
{{ii}} [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]] is essential to avoid a number of serious glitches which may prevent 100% game completion.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|description=Rename/delete movies folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use No Intro Mod|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=May 21, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
# Go to the installation folder.
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{{ii}} Although this mod was made for [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], it also works on Grand Theft Auto III as well.
# Delete or rename the <code>movies</code> folder.
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{{ii}} For the German version, you may need to duplicate {{file|GTAtitles.mpg}} and rename the copied video as {{file|GTAtitlesGER.mpg}}.
# Launch the game normally and you should skip every intro movie entirely.
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# Download the mod [http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=12470 here].
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# Extract the {{file|movie}} folder from the archive, then copy this folder to <code>{{p|game}}</code>, replacing the video files.
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# Now launch the game. The blank intro videos should skip the videos and launch straight into the game.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===[http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ SilentPatch]===
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===Silent Patch===
 
{{++}} Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version.
 
{{++}} Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version.
  
{{Fixbox|description=How to install|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Install Silent Patch|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=May 21, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
Extract both <code>SilentPatchIII.asi</code> and <code>models</code> folder to <code>{{P|game}}</code>.
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# Download the {{file|SilentPatchIII}} and {{file|DDraw Component}} [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch/ here].
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# Extract the contents of {{file|SilentPatchIII.zip}} archive, then place the {{file|models}} folder into <code>{{p|game}}</code>, overwriting any files in the process, and then place {{file|SilentPatchIII.asi}} into the <code>{{p|game}}\scripts</code> (create a {{file|scripts}} folder  if it does not already exist in <code>{{p|game}}</code>).
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# Extract the contents of {{file|SilentPatchDDraw}} archive, then copy {{file|ddraw.dll}} to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
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}}
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===SkyGfx===
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{{ii}} Requires Ultimate ASI Loader and currently only works with a v1.0 executable.
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{{++}} Restores visual aesthetics of the RenderWare engine from the console versions and may fix potential crash issues when used in conjunction with [[#Silent Patch|Silent Patch]] and [[#Widescreen resolution|ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix]].
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install SkyGfx|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=May 21, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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# Download Ultimate ASI Loader [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases here], then extract the {{file|dinput8.dll}} into <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
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# Download SkyGfx [https://github.com/aap/skygfx_vc/releases/ here], then extract the {{file|d3d8.dll}} and {{file|rwd3d9.dll}} into <code>{{p|game}}</code>, then extract the {{file|skygfx.asi}} and place it into the <code>{{p|game}}\scripts</code> (create a {{file|scripts}} folder  if it does not already exist in <code>{{p|game}}</code>).
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# Go into the {{file|III}} folder extracted from the archive, then extract the {{file|neo}} folder and {{file|skygfx.ini}} into the <code>{{p|game}}\scripts</code> folder.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===GInput===
 
===GInput===
{{++}} Adds full XInput controller support
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{{++}} Adds full XInput and DualShock 3 controller support and restores haptic feedback from console versions.
{{++}} Restores haptic feedback from console versions
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{{Fixbox|description=Install GInput|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=May 21, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
{{ii}} Choice between Xbox and DualShock button prompts
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# Download GInput [http://gtaforums.com/topic/562765-ginput/ here].
{{Fixbox|description=Unpack [http://gtaforums.com/topic/562765-iiivcsaasi-ginput/ patch] in {{p|game}}\}}
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# Extract the contents of the archive, then place the {{file|models}} folder into <code>{{p|game}}</code>, overwriting any files in the process, and then place the {{file|GInput.asi}} and {{file|GInput.ini}} files into the <code>{{p|game}}\scripts</code> (create a {{file|scripts}} folder  if it does not already exist in <code>{{p|game}}</code>).
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# Now launch the game with your desired controller plugged in. You should now be able to play the game with your controller.
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}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{--}} Configuration file is [http://www.gtamodding.com/wiki/Saves_%28GTA_3%29 encrypted]
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{{--}} Configuration file is [http://www.gtamodding.com/wiki/Saves_%28GTA_3%29 encrypted].
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
|widescreen resolution notes= Stretched HUD, cut image and aim issues. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]
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|widescreen resolution notes= Stretched HUD, cut image and aiming issues. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for proper widescreen support.
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
|fov notes                  = Can be adjusted in the [[#Widescreen resolution|widescreen fix]] or with [http://www.widescreengamer.com/files/gtafov.zip Racer_S's FOV Hack]
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|fov notes                  = Can be adjusted in the [[#Widescreen resolution|GTA III Widescreen Fix]] or with [http://www.widescreengamer.com/files/gtafov.zip Racer_S's FOV Hack].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Windowed|ThirteenAG's Windowed Mode]].
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|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
|anisotropic notes          = Can be forced through the [[NVIDIA Control Panel#Forcing Anti-Aliasing/Anisotropic Filtering|NVIDIA Control Panel]]/AMD Control Center.
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|anisotropic notes          = Can be hacked through video card settings.
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/547841-gtanfsmpother-widescreen-fixes-pack/page-51#entry1067251055 &#91;GTA|NFS|MP|OTHER&#93; Widescreen Fixes Pack - Page 51 - GTAForums]</ref>
 
|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/547841-gtanfsmpother-widescreen-fixes-pack/page-51#entry1067251055 &#91;GTA|NFS|MP|OTHER&#93; Widescreen Fixes Pack - Page 51 - GTAForums]</ref>
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|vsync notes                = Called '''Frame Sync'''
 
|vsync notes                = Called '''Frame Sync'''
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              = Exceeding 30 FPS cap introduces technical issues
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|60 fps notes              = Exceeding 30 FPS can introduces technical issues.
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
{{ii}} In-game wide screen option allows to retain proper aspect ratio, though only for 16:9 resolutions. Otherwise picture is stretched.  
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{{ii}} In-game widescreen 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 ({{term|Vert-}}), it does also [[#Inaccurate aiming|misalign aiming]].
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{{--}} However, the in-game widescreen option cuts part of the image ({{term|Vert-}}), and also causes [[#Inaccurate aiming|misaligned aiming]].
  
{{Fixbox|description=''Accurate'' widescreen implementation|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=May 21, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
# Download [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#gta3 ThirteenAG's fix].
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# Download ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#gta3 here].
# Extract <code>GTA3.WidescreenFix</code> folder contents in {{p|game}}.
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# Extract the <code>GTA3.WidescreenFix</code> folder from the zip archive and perform either the following:
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* Copy the {{file|d3d8.dll}} file {{file|scripts}} folder into <code>{{p|game}}</code> (recommended).
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* Copy only the contents of the {{file|scripts}} folder into <code>{{p|game}}</code> or <code>{{p|game}}\mss</code> without copying {{file|d3d8.dll}} if desired.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
{{ii}} Multi-monitor users also need to use [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch/page-102#entry1067061247 SilentPatch - Page 101 - GTAForums]</ref>
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{{ii}} A v1.0 executable is recommended.
{{++}} Field of view can be controlled inside <code>GTA3.WidescreenFix.ini</code>
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{{ii}} The [[#Silent Patch|Silent Patch]] Multi-monitor users also need to use .<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch/page-102#entry1067061247 SilentPatch - Page 101 - GTAForums]</ref>
{{++}} MSAA can be enabled inside <code>GTA3.WidescreenFix.ini</code> for non-Steam version
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{{++}} Field of view can be controlled inside <code>GTA3.WidescreenFix.ini</code>.
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{{++}} MSAA can be enabled inside <code>GTA3.WidescreenFix.ini</code> for the non-Steam version.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
{{Fixbox|description=ThirteenAG's Windowed Mode|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=May 21, 2018|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
# Download the [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader/releases Ultimate ASI loader]
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# Follow the instructions of installing ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix above.
# Download the mod [http://gtaforums.com/topic/865138-windowed-mode/ here]
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# Create a {{file|wndmode.ini}} in <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
# Put the {{file|III.VC.SA.WindowedMode.asi}} and (optionally) {{file|III.VC.SA.CoordsManager.exe}} to {{code|{{P|game}}\scripts\}}
 
{{ii}} Requires 1.0 version
 
'''Shortcuts'''
 
* {{Key|Alt|Enter}} toggles Fullscreen/Windowed modes
 
* {{Key|Ctrl|Enter}} toggles Border/Borderless modes
 
* {{Key|Shift|Enter}} toggles Coords Manager menu
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
|controller support notes  = DirectInput controllers only
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|controller support notes  = Uses DirectInput only. For XInput and DualShock 3 controller support, install [[#GInput|GInput]].
 
|full controller          = hackable
 
|full controller          = hackable
|full controller notes    = Use [[#GInput|GInput]] for XInput support and proper controls from console versions
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|full controller notes    = Skipping intros requires keyboard unless the [[#Skip intro videos|No Intro Mod]] is used.
|controller remap          = true
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|controller remap          = hackable
|controller remap notes    = DirectInput controllers only, GInput offers 5 presets
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|controller remap notes    = GInput features five presets, including configurations based on the console versions and [[Grand Theft Auto V]].
 
|controller sensitivity    = hackable
 
|controller sensitivity    = hackable
|controller sensitivity notes= Use [[#GInput|GInput]] and adjust sensitivity options in <code>GInputIII.ini</code>
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|controller sensitivity notes= Install GInput and adjust sensitivity options in {{file|GInputIII.ini}}.
 
|invert controller y-axis  = hackable
 
|invert controller y-axis  = hackable
|invert controller y-axis notes= If using GInput you can set it up in <code>GInputIII.ini</code>
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|invert controller y-axis notes= Install GInput, then open {{file|GInputIII.ini}} with a text editor and modify the lines <code>InvertLook</code> and <code>InvertRightYAxis</code> to <code>1</code>. X-axis can also be inverted with GInput.
|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = hackable
|xinput controllers notes  =  
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|xinput controllers notes  = Install [[#GInput|GInput]].
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = hackable
|xbox prompts notes        =  
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|xbox prompts notes        = For Xbox 360 controller prompts, install GInput.
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts      = generic, xbox, dualshock
|other button prompts notes=
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|other button prompts notes= Install [[#GInput|GInput]] to add Xbox 360 and DualShock prompts.
|button prompts            = Generic, Xbox, DualShock
 
|button prompts notes     = For Xbox and DualShock prompts use [[#GInput|GInput]].
 
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = hackable
 
|haptic feedback          = hackable
|haptic feedback notes    = [[#GInput|GInput]] must be used.
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|haptic feedback notes    = Requires [[#GInput|GInput]] for XInput controllers.
 
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = unknown
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|steam controller prompts notes =
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the <code>ddraw.dll</code> in {{p|game}}\}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Download fixed [http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-iiivcsaasi-silentpatch/ GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component] and put the <code>ddraw.dll</code> in {{p|game}}\}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Silent Patch|Silent Patch]] with DDraw Component, [[#Thirteen AG's Widescreen Fix|Thirteen AG's Widescreen Fix]], and [[#SkyGfx|SkyGfx]] with Ultimate ASI Loader|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=May 21, 2018|comment=Installing these fixes on a clean install of the game fixed the game refusing the start.}}</ref>|fix=
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}}
  
 
===Cannot find 640x480 video mode error===
 
===Cannot find 640x480 video mode error===
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===Missing text in menus===
 
===Missing text in menus===
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Silent Patch|Silent Patch]]|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}}}
  
 
===Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing===
 
===Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing===
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Silent Patch|Silent Patch]]|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}}}
  
 
===Purple Nines gang has vanished===
 
===Purple Nines gang has vanished===
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref=<ref>[http://www.grandtheftwiki.com/Southside_Hoods#No_Purple_Nines_Glitch Southside Hoods - Grand Theft Wiki, the GTA wiki]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Silent Patch|Silent Patch]]|ref=<ref>[http://www.grandtheftwiki.com/Southside_Hoods#No_Purple_Nines_Glitch Southside Hoods - Grand Theft Wiki, the GTA wiki]</ref>}}
  
 
===Mouse sensitivity resets after restart===
 
===Mouse sensitivity resets after restart===
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref=<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch/page-141#entry1068657946 SilentPatch - Page 141 - GTAForums]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Silent Patch|Silent Patch]]|ref=<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch/page-141#entry1068657946 SilentPatch - Page 141 - GTAForums]</ref>}}
  
 
===The game will ask for CD even when all files are copied to the disk===
 
===The game will ask for CD even when all files are copied to the disk===
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#SilentPatch|SilentPatch]]|ref=<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch/page-148#entry1068871647 SilentPatch - Page 148 - GTAForums:]</ref>}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Silent Patch|Silent Patch]]|ref=<ref>[http://gtaforums.com/topic/669045-silentpatch/page-148#entry1068871647 SilentPatch - Page 148 - GTAForums:]</ref>}}
  
 
===Alchemy doesn't restore EAX===
 
===Alchemy doesn't restore EAX===
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====Featured mods====
 
====Featured mods====
 
* [http://gtaforums.com/topic/662873-wipreliii-gta-iii-dark-edition/ GTA III Dark Edition] - Collection of various litter graphics improvements
 
* [http://gtaforums.com/topic/662873-wipreliii-gta-iii-dark-edition/ GTA III Dark Edition] - Collection of various litter graphics improvements
* [http://gtaforums.com/topic/399016-iii-xbox-version/ GTA III Xbox Version HD] - Port many of the high quality Xbox models and effects to PC release
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* [http://gtaforums.com/topic/399016-iii-xbox-version/ GTA III Xbox Version HD] - Ports many of the high quality Xbox models, textures, and effects to PC release.
 
* [http://gtaforums.com/topic/813272-liberty-city-the-leftovers-fix/ Liberty City - The Leftovers Fix] - Restores elements from the original PS2 release like 'Under Surveillance' dialog and missing song from Double Cleff FM.
 
* [http://gtaforums.com/topic/813272-liberty-city-the-leftovers-fix/ Liberty City - The Leftovers Fix] - Restores elements from the original PS2 release like 'Under Surveillance' dialog and missing song from Double Cleff FM.
  

Revision as of 01:56, 22 May 2018

Template:Infobox game/row/osxporter
Grand Theft Auto III
Grand Theft Auto III cover
Developers
Rockstar North
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Japan Capcom
Engines
RenderWare
Release dates
Windows May 20, 2002
macOS (OS X) November 12, 2010
Grand Theft Auto III guide on StrategyWiki
Grand Theft Auto III on Wikipedia

Warnings

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.
Grand Theft Auto 1997
Grand Theft Auto 2 1999
Grand Theft Auto III 2002
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 2003
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2005
Grand Theft Auto IV 2008
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City 2010
Grand Theft Auto: iFruit 2013
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 10 Year Anniversary 2014
Grand Theft Auto V 2015
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars 2021
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (series)

Key points

Silent Patch is essential to avoid a number of serious glitches which may prevent 100% game completion.
Features to import your music for your own custom radio station.
Exceeding 30 FPS introduces gameplay and physics issues.

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

Use No Intro Mod[3]
Although this mod was made for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, it also works on Grand Theft Auto III as well.
For the German version, you may need to duplicate GTAtitles.mpg and rename the copied video as GTAtitlesGER.mpg.
  1. Download the mod here.
  2. Extract the movie folder from the archive, then copy this folder to <path-to-game>, replacing the video files.
  3. Now launch the game. The blank intro videos should skip the videos and launch straight into the game.

Silent Patch

Fixes numerous bugs and oversights introduced in the PC version.
Install Silent Patch[4]
  1. Download the SilentPatchIII and DDraw Component here.
  2. Extract the contents of SilentPatchIII.zip archive, then place the models folder into <path-to-game>, overwriting any files in the process, and then place SilentPatchIII.asi into the <path-to-game>\scripts (create a scripts folder if it does not already exist in <path-to-game>).
  3. Extract the contents of SilentPatchDDraw archive, then copy ddraw.dll to <path-to-game>.

SkyGfx

Requires Ultimate ASI Loader and currently only works with a v1.0 executable.
Restores visual aesthetics of the RenderWare engine from the console versions and may fix potential crash issues when used in conjunction with Silent Patch and ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix.
Install SkyGfx[5]
  1. Download Ultimate ASI Loader here, then extract the dinput8.dll into <path-to-game>.
  2. Download SkyGfx here, then extract the d3d8.dll and rwd3d9.dll into <path-to-game>, then extract the skygfx.asi and place it into the <path-to-game>\scripts (create a scripts folder if it does not already exist in <path-to-game>).
  3. Go into the III folder extracted from the archive, then extract the neo folder and skygfx.ini into the <path-to-game>\scripts folder.

GInput

Adds full XInput and DualShock 3 controller support and restores haptic feedback from console versions.
Install GInput[6]
  1. Download GInput here.
  2. Extract the contents of the archive, then place the models folder into <path-to-game>, overwriting any files in the process, and then place the GInput.asi and GInput.ini files into the <path-to-game>\scripts (create a scripts folder if it does not already exist in <path-to-game>).
  3. Now launch the game with your desired controller plugged in. You should now be able to play the game with your controller.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA3 User Files\gta3.set
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12100/pfx/[Note 2]
Configuration file is encrypted.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\GTA3 User Files\GTA3sf*.b
macOS (OS X) ~/Documents/GTA3 User Files/
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12100/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

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Widescreen resolution

In-game widescreen option allows to retain proper aspect ratio, though only for 16:9 resolutions. Otherwise picture is stretched.
However, the in-game widescreen option cuts part of the image (Vert-), and also causes misaligned aiming.
Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix[7]
  1. Download ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix here.
  2. Extract the GTA3.WidescreenFix folder from the zip archive and perform either the following:

Notes

A v1.0 executable is recommended.
The Silent Patch Multi-monitor users also need to use .[8]
Field of view can be controlled inside GTA3.WidescreenFix.ini.
MSAA can be enabled inside GTA3.WidescreenFix.ini for the non-Steam version.

Windowed

Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix[9]
  1. Follow the instructions of installing ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix above.
  2. Create a wndmode.ini in <path-to-game>.
Use D3DWindower[citation needed]

Input settings

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game mouse settings.

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Audio settings

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
French
German
Italian
Polish
Retail only. Made by publisher
Russian
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Slovak
Spanish

Network

Dedicated multiplayer maps can be restored with a mod

Multiplayer types

Connection types

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
iZ3D

Issues fixed

Game refuses to start

Fix Data Execution Prevention setting[citation needed]

Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only).

Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the ddraw.dll in <path-to-game>\
Install Silent Patch with DDraw Component, Thirteen AG's Widescreen Fix, and SkyGfx with Ultimate ASI Loader[10]

Cannot find 640x480 video mode error

Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the ddraw.dll in <path-to-game>[11]

Game requires at least 12MB of available video memory error

Download fixed GTA III/GTA VC DDraw Component and put the ddraw.dll in <path-to-game>[12]

Game freezes at loading

Delete gta3.set[citation needed]
Turn on frame limiter[citation needed]

Vehicles are missing colours

Install Steam Car Colour Fix [citation needed]

Wonky physics while walking on sloped surfaces

Turn on the frame limiter[13]

Inaccurate aiming

Playing wide screen places the real aim slightly above and to the right of the displayed crosshairs.
Install the Widescreen resolution fix[citation needed]

Missing text in menus

Install Silent Patch[citation needed]

Bad lighting, reflections, shadowing

Install Silent Patch[citation needed]

Purple Nines gang has vanished

Install Silent Patch[14]

Mouse sensitivity resets after restart

Install Silent Patch[15]

The game will ask for CD even when all files are copied to the disk

Install Silent Patch[16]

Alchemy doesn't restore EAX

Install Alchemy Fix[citation needed]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8
Shader Model support 1.4
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System 6.1c

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
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon 500 MHz
Intel Pentium III 450 MHz
System memory (RAM) 96 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 700 MB
Video card (GPU) Direct3D compatible
16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible
macOS (OS X)
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

  1. 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. 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/12100/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (12100) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References