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Playing older games with newer Vid Card - issues

Discussion in 'Audio and Video' started by Mr Papschmere, May 18, 2006.

  1. Mr Papschmere Newcomer, in training Posts: 96

    I'm trying to play "Metal Gear Solid" on my PC but it'll only work in "Software Mode", which looks awful.

    I'm running XP, and a 6600GT.

    I've tried running it in Compatability Mode for 98/ME to no avail.

    Konami list no patches :-(

    Any Ideas?
    Mr Papschmere, May 18, 2006
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  2. zephead TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,483

    try updating your video card drivers to the latest version. perhaps there is a patch for said game to run on newer systems, i'd do a bit of googling for that.
    zephead, May 20, 2006
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  3. mailpup TS Special Forces Posts: 7,902   +77

    Try the compatibility modes for NT and 2000 too. Nothing to lose.

    My favorite old game, Homeworld, runs best in the Windows NT compatibility mode even though it ran perfectly fine in my old Windows 98SE machine, so you never know.
    mailpup, May 20, 2006
    #3

  4. Mictlantecuhtli TS Special Forces Posts: 4,916   +9

    Does it say why?

    If it has 3dfx Voodoo support, you might be able to try Glidos which emulates 3dfx hardware using current hardware.
    Mictlantecuhtli, May 22, 2006
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