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Powerslide 1.04 Patch (2.41 mb)

Please note, this patch has not yet been authorized by Infogrames Inc. QA and is not supported. Version 1.01 (see below) is the only official GT authorized patch at this time. If you have any problems with 1.04, you will need to revert to the previous version.

    Added Features (since v1.01)

    • Added the ability to perform GameGauge speed-profiling tests, via the command-line option.
    • Support for higher resolution modes on the Banshee and Voodoo3 graphics cards.
    • Removal of European copy protection.

    Bugs Fixed (since v1.01)

    • Voodoo3 cards are now detected as Glide card, not as Banshee. This means that specular will work on a Voodoo3.
    • Problem with HRESULT errors on certain sound cards.
    • Problems with European copy protection not recognising certain CD drives.
    • Problems with European copy protection crashing on some machines.
    • A command-line option to fix slow mouse movement on certain video cards.

    Notes

    This is a patch for Powerslide, which can be used to create Powerslide version 1.04 from versions 1.01, 1.02 or 1.03 The previously released patch was version 1.01- versions 1.02 and 1.03 were not made available as patches. As of this version there is no longer any distinction between the US/Australian or European versions of Powerslide. This patch can be applied to either version. Note that if you have version 1.00 (the original release version), you must first apply the version 1.01 patch, before applying this patch. For more information, please refer to http://www.ratbaggames.com/.

    Erratum

    If you are using the ps_clo.exe to set the Game Gauge track you need to include an extra space and character after the track specified. This shouldn't be required if you do it from the dos prompt eg. -ggfpst mineshafted -.

    Installation

    1. Download the Powerslide_patch_104.zip.
    2. Extract the powerslide_patch_104.exe.
    3. Double click on the powerslide_patch_104.exe file to install the patch.
    4. When setup has completed, you may delete the patch file.
    5. Read the readme_patch_104.txt for the explanations on the command-line switches.
Powerslide 1.01 Patch (10.8 mb)

    Added features

    • Support for Katmai enhanced instructions.
    • Custom cup - lets you create a championship with your own schedule of tracks and number of laps.
    • New multiplayer interface, with the ability to do multiplayer championships and custom cups.
    • Support for Heat, Wireplay and other proprietary networks via DirectPlay Lobby support.
    • Ability to join a multiplayer race while people are racing.
    • Command line options can be entered via a text file, which in itself can be modified using a provided utility.

    Bugs fixed

    • Some Direct3D problems.
    • Force feedback problem.
    • Problems with lap-tracking (ie ability to get short times on SandBlaster, etc).
    • Problems with EAX sound cards with release drivers (may also help with problems on some other types of sound cards).
    • Dashboard/loading screen corruption on Voodoo Rush video cards (as well as 'grsstopen failed' error message on Voodoo Rush at 1024x768).
    • Possible hang during multiplayer games if one of the other players crashes or experiences problems.
    • Problems with slow mouse movement in menus, on some video cards.

    Installation:

    1. Download the .exe file to your hard drive.
    2. Double click on the .exe file, then Click on Unzip.
    3. When unzip in completed, click Close.
    4. You should now have a file 'powerslide_patch_101i.exe'
    5. When setup has completed, you may delete the patch file.