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Difference between revisions of "James Bond 007: Nightfire"

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===Patches===
 
===Patches===
 
* [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/308-james-bond-007-nightfire-patch/ Patch 1.1] - this patch fixes few crashes and minor bugs present in singleplayer portion of the game. It also adds 2 new maps to multiplayer mode.
 
* [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/308-james-bond-007-nightfire-patch/ Patch 1.1] - this patch fixes few crashes and minor bugs present in singleplayer portion of the game. It also adds 2 new maps to multiplayer mode.
* [http://nightfirepc.com/files/gameclient/007Nightfire_Patch_v5.80.zip Patch 5.8 (with auto updates)] - adds many new options (such as windowed mode and mouse acceleration), fixes bugs, improves netcode etc.
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* [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/559-james-bond-007-nightfire-unofficial-patch/ Patch 5.8] - adds many new options (such as windowed mode and mouse acceleration), fixes bugs, improves netcode etc.
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use -toconsole parameter}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Use -toconsole parameter}}
 
# Run the game with the <code>-toconsole</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
# Run the game with the <code>-toconsole</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
#* Alternatively, tick ''Skip Intro Movies'' in the [http://nightfirepc.com/downloads/client.php Patch 5.8] settings application.
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#* Alternatively, tick ''Skip Intro Movies'' in the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/559-james-bond-007-nightfire-unofficial-patch/ Patch 5.8] settings application.
 
# Press {{key|Esc}} at the console window to get to the main menu.
 
# Press {{key|Esc}} at the console window to get to the main menu.
 
}}
 
}}
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes= Doesn't increase the FOV without [http://nightfirepc.com/downloads/client.php Patch 5.8].<br>Menus and some HUD elements are stretched.
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|widescreen resolution notes= Doesn't increase the FOV without [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/559-james-bond-007-nightfire-unofficial-patch/ Patch 5.8].<br>Menus and some HUD elements are stretched.
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Install [http://nightfirepc.com/downloads/client.php Patch 5.8]. Menus are stretched, but FOV is correct.
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/559-james-bond-007-nightfire-unofficial-patch/ Patch 5.8]. Menus are stretched, but FOV is correct.
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|fov notes                  = Default is 76° (horizontal). See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|fov notes                  = Default is 76° (horizontal). See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
|windowed notes            = Only borderless available. Install [http://nightfirepc.com/downloads/client.php Patch 5.8].
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|windowed notes            = Only borderless available. Install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/559-james-bond-007-nightfire-unofficial-patch/ Patch 5.8].
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  = Install [http://nightfirepc.com/downloads/client.php Patch 5.8] and enable windowed mode.
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|borderless windowed notes  = Install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/559-james-bond-007-nightfire-unofficial-patch/ Patch 5.8] and enable windowed mode.
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic notes          = Force in the [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)#Force anisotropic filtering|graphics card control panel]].
 
|anisotropic notes          = Force in the [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)#Force anisotropic filtering|graphics card control panel]].
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
{{ii}} [http://nightfirepc.com/downloads/client.php Patch 5.8] automatically calculates the ideal FOV based on the resolution.
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{{ii}} [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/559-james-bond-007-nightfire-unofficial-patch/ Patch 5.80+] automatically calculates the ideal FOV based on the resolution.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Set a custom FOV in config.cfg}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Set a custom FOV in config.cfg}}
# Install [http://nightfirepc.com/downloads/client.php Patch 5.8] and run the game once.
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# Install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/559-james-bond-007-nightfire-unofficial-patch/ Patch 5.80+] and run the game once.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Gearbox Software\Nightfire\bond\</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Gearbox Software\Nightfire\bond\</code>
 
# Open <code>config.cfg</code> with a text editor.
 
# Open <code>config.cfg</code> with a text editor.
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Set in Patch 5.8 settings}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Set in Patch 5.8 settings}}
# Install [http://nightfirepc.com/downloads/client.php Patch 5.8].
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# Install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/559-james-bond-007-nightfire-unofficial-patch/ Patch 5.80+].
 
# Run the game and click the wrench icon in the top right corner of the launcher.
 
# Run the game and click the wrench icon in the top right corner of the launcher.
 
# Use the ''Vsync (Lock FPS)'' setting.
 
# Use the ''Vsync (Lock FPS)'' setting.
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Set fps_max value in config.cfg}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Set fps_max value in config.cfg}}
# Install [http://nightfirepc.com/downloads/client.php Patch 5.8].
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# Install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/559-james-bond-007-nightfire-unofficial-patch/ Patch 5.80+].
 
# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Gearbox Software\Nightfire\bond\</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Gearbox Software\Nightfire\bond\</code>
 
# Open <code>config.cfg</code> with a text editor.
 
# Open <code>config.cfg</code> with a text editor.
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Set in Patch 5.8 settings}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Set in Patch 5.8 settings}}
# Install [http://nightfirepc.com/downloads/client.php Patch 5.8].
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# Install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/559-james-bond-007-nightfire-unofficial-patch/ Patch 5.80+].
 
# Run the game and click the wrench icon in the top right corner of the launcher.
 
# Run the game and click the wrench icon in the top right corner of the launcher.
 
# Tick the ''Disable Mouse Acceleration'' setting. ''Raw Mouse Input'' setting also exists.
 
# Tick the ''Disable Mouse Acceleration'' setting. ''Raw Mouse Input'' setting also exists.
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Set in Patch 5.8 settings}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Set in Patch 5.8 settings}}
# Install [http://nightfirepc.com/downloads/client.php Patch 5.8].
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# Install [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/559-james-bond-007-nightfire-unofficial-patch/ Patch 5.80+].
 
# Run the game and click the wrench icon in the top right corner of the launcher.
 
# Run the game and click the wrench icon in the top right corner of the launcher.
 
# Tick the ''Enable Controller Support'' setting.
 
# Tick the ''Enable Controller Support'' setting.
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Use +console 1 parameter}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Use +console 1 parameter}}
{{ii}} [http://nightfirepc.com/downloads/client.php Patch 5.8] automatically enables the console.
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{{ii}} [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/559-james-bond-007-nightfire-unofficial-patch/ Patch 5.80+] automatically enables the console.
 
# Create a shortcut to '''Bond.exe'''.
 
# Create a shortcut to '''Bond.exe'''.
 
# Right click on the shortcut and select '''Properties'''.
 
# Right click on the shortcut and select '''Properties'''.

Revision as of 09:20, 25 May 2015

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James Bond 007: Nightfire
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Developers
Gearbox Software
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
GoldSrc
Release dates
Windows November 28, 2002
macOS (OS X) June 21, 2004
James Bond 007: Nightfire on Wikipedia

Warnings

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
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007 Legends 2012

Key points

The PC version lacks certain features or content originally present in the console version, due to a difference in engine and developer.
The GameSpy online server browser stopped working on June 30, 2014 due to GameSpy services being shut down. However, updating to the latest unofficial patch will keep the server browser working after this date.[1]

General information

James Bond Wiki

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
DRM: SafeDisc disc check.
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
This game is not available digitally
A demo is available

Essential improvements

Patches

  • Patch 1.1 - this patch fixes few crashes and minor bugs present in singleplayer portion of the game. It also adds 2 new maps to multiplayer mode.
  • Patch 5.8 - adds many new options (such as windowed mode and mouse acceleration), fixes bugs, improves netcode etc.

Skip intro videos

Instructions
Instructions

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Save game data location

Save game cloud syncing

No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.

Video settings

Video settings.
Video settings.

Template:Video settings

Field of view (FOV)

Patch 5.80+ automatically calculates the ideal FOV based on the resolution.
Instructions

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Vsync doesn't work if the game is running in windowed mode.
Instructions

High frame rate

Frame rates higher than 110 may cause sudden death of the player character on some moving platforms. This bug should be fixed on Patch version 5.90
Instructions

Input settings

Controls settings.
Controls settings.

Template:Input settings

Mouse acceleration

By default, running the game will enable the Enhance Pointer Precision setting in Windows.
Instructions

Controller support

This enables XInput controller support for 360 controllers and other devices.
Instructions

Toggle crouch

Instructions

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
32
Online play
32 GameSpy services have been shut down;[2] see GameSpy for workarounds.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Use bond_ded.exe (added in the v1.1 Patch).
Self-hosting
Direct IP
"Add IP Address in the browser, or use the connect <ip> command"

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
UDP [Server] 6550 (query), 26015 (host)
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Other information

Enable developer console

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 (2000 for Patch 5.8)
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 500 MHz
AMD Athlon 500 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB (256 MB for Patch 5.8)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 675 MB
Video card (GPU) Direct 3D compatible
32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible

References