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| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}}} | ||
| + | # Download the [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Prince-of-Persia Prince of Persia Windows 10 Patch]. | ||
| + | # Unzip the files to the installation folder. | ||
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===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
{{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. | ||
Revision as of 10:55, 20 September 2017
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| Developers | |
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| Ubisoft Montreal | |
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| Ubisoft | |
| Engines | |
| Anvil | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 9, 2008 |
| macOS (OS X) | March 24, 2009 |
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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.
This page is for the 2008 reboot. For the original, see Prince of Persia.
General information
- Ubisoft forums for game series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail version is DRM-free.[1] | |
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| Steam | |
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Downloadable content (DLC) and expansions
- The Epilogue DLC is not available for this game; it was only released for the console versions.[2]
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19980/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/19980/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Graphics settings in the launcher.
Example of a glitched, 16x AA launcher option. Do not select this option, if you see it.
Widescreen resolution
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Windowed
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Czech | Retail only. Patch for digital release here | |||
| Polish | Retail only | |||
| Russian |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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| Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Prince of Persia 2008 (old version) for better 3D support. | |||
| iZ3D | ||||
Issues unresolved
Steam overlay is not available
Opening the Steam overlay in the retail game causes all input (keyboard or controller) to be ignored, requiring a restart of the game.
Issues fixed
Game freezes or hangs when starting a new game on Windows 10
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 100 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
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In-game status is not showing in Steam
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Game may freeze on loading screens
- Problem on Nvidia Drivers
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Game may have slow or choppy motion
- Problem on Nvidia drivers
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 9 | |
| Shader Model support | 3 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Physics | Havok | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium D AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600*/1650*-1950/HD 2000–4000 series Nvidia GeForce 6800*/7/8/9/GTX 260–280 series 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible Shader model 3.0 support | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/19980/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (19980) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
Categories:
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
- OS X
- Invalid template usage (Infobox game)
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Invalid template usage (Availability)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (Save game cloud syncing)
- Invalid template usage (API)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)