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|developer = [[Wikipedia:Volition, Inc.|Volition, Inc.]] | |developer = [[Wikipedia:Volition, Inc.|Volition, Inc.]] | ||
| − | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:THQ|THQ]]<br/><sup>JP</sup> [[Wikipedia:CyberFront|CyberFront]] | + | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:THQ|THQ]]<br /><sup>JP</sup> [[Wikipedia:CyberFront|CyberFront]] |
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| − | |release dates = <sup>EU - Some</sup> November 15, 2011<br/><sup>EU</sup> November 18, 2011<br/><sup>NA</sup> November 15, 2011<br/><sup>AU</sup> November 15, 2011<br/><sup>JP</sup> December 16, 2011 | + | |release dates = <sup>EU - Some</sup> November 15, 2011<br /><sup>EU</sup> November 18, 2011<br /><sup>NA</sup> November 15, 2011<br /><sup>AU</sup> November 15, 2011<br /><sup>JP</sup> December 16, 2011 |
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Saints Row: The Third is a Steamworks game. All versions register onto [[Steam]]. | Saints Row: The Third is a Steamworks game. All versions register onto [[Steam]]. | ||
| − | ==Issues and Fixes== | + | == Issues and Fixes == |
| − | ===Bad Performance / Lag=== | + | === Bad Performance / Lag === |
This issue mostly affects AMD/ATI graphics cards, bu these tweaks may alleviate performance issues regardless of brand:<ref>http://geekmontage.com/texts/game-fixes-saints-row-the-third-crashing-freezing-lag-launch-failure-etc/</ref> | This issue mostly affects AMD/ATI graphics cards, bu these tweaks may alleviate performance issues regardless of brand:<ref>http://geekmontage.com/texts/game-fixes-saints-row-the-third-crashing-freezing-lag-launch-failure-etc/</ref> | ||
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*If using an AMD Processor with Bulldozer Architecture (FX-4100, 4170, 6100, 8150 etc.) Try using the Orochi-CEG tool. | *If using an AMD Processor with Bulldozer Architecture (FX-4100, 4170, 6100, 8150 etc.) Try using the Orochi-CEG tool. | ||
| − | ===No Sound=== | + | === No Sound === |
Possible solutions: | Possible solutions: | ||
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* Anyone using a 7.1 or 5.1 speaker configuration should try setting it to 2.1 in the Windows audio options. | * Anyone using a 7.1 or 5.1 speaker configuration should try setting it to 2.1 in the Windows audio options. | ||
| − | ===Game Controller Not Working=== | + | === Game Controller Not Working === |
If you are using a game controller, such as a Xbox 360 Controller, then you may encounter a problem with it not working, or working intermittently - most noticeable on the game map screen. Be sure to plug in the game controller BEFORE you launch the game. If you have any other devices plugged into USB ports, then remove those too before playing. Should the controller become disconnected mid-game, restart the game with the controller plugged in to alleviate any issues. | If you are using a game controller, such as a Xbox 360 Controller, then you may encounter a problem with it not working, or working intermittently - most noticeable on the game map screen. Be sure to plug in the game controller BEFORE you launch the game. If you have any other devices plugged into USB ports, then remove those too before playing. Should the controller become disconnected mid-game, restart the game with the controller plugged in to alleviate any issues. | ||
| − | ===Flickering Red Dots=== | + | === Flickering Red Dots === |
This is an issue that may occur with nVidia graphics cards. To solve this: | This is an issue that may occur with nVidia graphics cards. To solve this: | ||
*Open your nVidia control panel | *Open your nVidia control panel | ||
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For non-nVidia graphics cards, please refer to your equivalent 3D control panel | For non-nVidia graphics cards, please refer to your equivalent 3D control panel | ||
| − | ===Fail to Launch / Hangs / Freezes After Intro or Advertisement=== | + | === Fail to Launch / Hangs / Freezes After Intro or Advertisement === |
* Set the compatibility mode to the game to “Windows XP” | * Set the compatibility mode to the game to “Windows XP” | ||
* Run the game directly instead of using the generated shortcut | * Run the game directly instead of using the generated shortcut | ||
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* Run the game in a different, more common resolution | * Run the game in a different, more common resolution | ||
| − | ===Game Crashes on Loading Screen After Starting a New Game=== | + | === Game Crashes on Loading Screen After Starting a New Game === |
* Start game in DirectX 9 mode and start a new game. After that you can play DirectX10/11 version. | * Start game in DirectX 9 mode and start a new game. After that you can play DirectX10/11 version. | ||
* Try verifying the integrity of the game cache (right-click the game in the Steam library, select "Properties" then select the "Local Files" tab and click "Verify..."). Note that for many users Steam will always report that 1 file failed to validate and has to be replaced, even when you verify the game cache multiple times. Since this also happens to users who have no problems at all with the game, it is assumed to be something that is not affecting the game's performance. | * Try verifying the integrity of the game cache (right-click the game in the Steam library, select "Properties" then select the "Local Files" tab and click "Verify..."). Note that for many users Steam will always report that 1 file failed to validate and has to be replaced, even when you verify the game cache multiple times. Since this also happens to users who have no problems at all with the game, it is assumed to be something that is not affecting the game's performance. | ||
| − | ===Seemingly Random Crashes in DirectX 11 Mode=== | + | === Seemingly Random Crashes in DirectX 11 Mode === |
* One possible cause for crashes in DirectX 11 mode can be that the core voltage of the video card is set a little bit too low. In that case raising the core voltage by a very small amount can resolve the issue. <ref>see http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2820527</ref> '''Warning:''' Changing settings on your video card may void warranties and can potentially damage the card. | * One possible cause for crashes in DirectX 11 mode can be that the core voltage of the video card is set a little bit too low. In that case raising the core voltage by a very small amount can resolve the issue. <ref>see http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2820527</ref> '''Warning:''' Changing settings on your video card may void warranties and can potentially damage the card. | ||
| − | ==System Requirements== | + | == System Requirements == |
{{SysReq | {{SysReq | ||
|minOS = Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32bit or 64bit) | |minOS = Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32bit or 64bit) | ||
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| − | ==Mods== | + | == Mods == |
| − | ===Gentlemen of Steelport=== | + | === Gentlemen of Steelport === |
This mod compilation by [http://idolninja.com idolninja] combines all the best mods from the Saints Row modding community. To download, go to [http://idolninja.com/sr2.php idolninja's website]. | This mod compilation by [http://idolninja.com idolninja] combines all the best mods from the Saints Row modding community. To download, go to [http://idolninja.com/sr2.php idolninja's website]. | ||
| − | ===Launched With Advanced Graphics Options=== | + | === Launched With Advanced Graphics Options === |
This launcher contains various graphics options you can modify from outside of the game such as Anti-Aliasing, Ambient Occlusion, Shadow Map Size, and more. The download for the advanced launcher can be found on this forum post at the Steam Users' Forums [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2279474]. | This launcher contains various graphics options you can modify from outside of the game such as Anti-Aliasing, Ambient Occlusion, Shadow Map Size, and more. The download for the advanced launcher can be found on this forum post at the Steam Users' Forums [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2279474]. | ||
| − | ===Saints Row Modding Forum=== | + | === Saints Row Modding Forum === |
Many mods and tools can be found at the [http://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/index.php Saints Row Mods forum]. | Many mods and tools can be found at the [http://www.saintsrowmods.com/forum/index.php Saints Row Mods forum]. | ||
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Revision as of 18:20, 12 September 2012
Saints Row: The Third is a Steamworks game. All versions register onto Steam.
Issues and Fixes
Bad Performance / Lag
This issue mostly affects AMD/ATI graphics cards, bu these tweaks may alleviate performance issues regardless of brand:[1]
- Play the game in DX9 Mode instead of DirectX 10 or 11
- Lower the game resolution
- Lower the graphics settings from high to low! Specifically, try turning down Post Processing and Ambient occlusion!
- Update your video card drivers! New graphic card drivers (such as Catalyst) provide for increased frame rates and bug fixes tailored to specific games and just general optimization.
- Turn off VSYNC and AntiAliasing (AA)!
- Sometimes if you’re using SLI or CrossFire, it’s worth trying to play the game with one card instead of two.
- If using an AMD Processor with Bulldozer Architecture (FX-4100, 4170, 6100, 8150 etc.) Try using the Orochi-CEG tool.
No Sound
Possible solutions:
- Turn off Hardware Sound Acceleration in DXDIAG (RUN > DXDIAG > SOUND > DirectX Features)
- Lower your Sample Rate Conversion Quality (or turn off Hardware Acceleration) through Sounds & Audio Devices in the Control Panel (Volume > Speaker Settings > Advanced > Performance)
- Anyone using a 7.1 or 5.1 speaker configuration should try setting it to 2.1 in the Windows audio options.
Game Controller Not Working
If you are using a game controller, such as a Xbox 360 Controller, then you may encounter a problem with it not working, or working intermittently - most noticeable on the game map screen. Be sure to plug in the game controller BEFORE you launch the game. If you have any other devices plugged into USB ports, then remove those too before playing. Should the controller become disconnected mid-game, restart the game with the controller plugged in to alleviate any issues.
Flickering Red Dots
This is an issue that may occur with nVidia graphics cards. To solve this:
- Open your nVidia control panel
- Navigate to Manage 3D settings
- Under the Program Settings tab, select Saints Row from the list of programs (You may need to add it, in which case select the Saintsrowthethird_dx11.exe)
- Change Anisotropic Filtering and Antialiasing to Application Controlled.
- You may also need to turn off Antialiasing Transparency, Gamma Correction, and Texture Filtering, as well.
For non-nVidia graphics cards, please refer to your equivalent 3D control panel
Fail to Launch / Hangs / Freezes After Intro or Advertisement
- Set the compatibility mode to the game to “Windows XP”
- Run the game directly instead of using the generated shortcut
- Check your game cache / revalidate it to ensure you have okay files
- Run the game in DirectX 9 mode
- If you use multiple monitors, then disable one of them
- Exit any program that could mess with the game
- Run the game in a different, more common resolution
Game Crashes on Loading Screen After Starting a New Game
- Start game in DirectX 9 mode and start a new game. After that you can play DirectX10/11 version.
- Try verifying the integrity of the game cache (right-click the game in the Steam library, select "Properties" then select the "Local Files" tab and click "Verify..."). Note that for many users Steam will always report that 1 file failed to validate and has to be replaced, even when you verify the game cache multiple times. Since this also happens to users who have no problems at all with the game, it is assumed to be something that is not affecting the game's performance.
Seemingly Random Crashes in DirectX 11 Mode
- One possible cause for crashes in DirectX 11 mode can be that the core voltage of the video card is set a little bit too low. In that case raising the core voltage by a very small amount can resolve the issue. [2] Warning: Changing settings on your video card may void warranties and can potentially damage the card.
System Requirements
Mods
Gentlemen of Steelport
This mod compilation by idolninja combines all the best mods from the Saints Row modding community. To download, go to idolninja's website.
Launched With Advanced Graphics Options
This launcher contains various graphics options you can modify from outside of the game such as Anti-Aliasing, Ambient Occlusion, Shadow Map Size, and more. The download for the advanced launcher can be found on this forum post at the Steam Users' Forums [1].
Saints Row Modding Forum
Many mods and tools can be found at the Saints Row Mods forum.