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There were changes made between the console versions and PC version when the console versions were ported to the PC. Sometimes the changes can be dramatic. The major difference is the ability to use the mouse and keyboard instead of a controller to play the games. The PC has a great advantage of being able to be easily [[ | {{double image|right|Stats-GTAIII-PS2.jpg|256|Stats-GTAIII-PC.jpg|256|A noticeable change between the PS2 and PC versions is the pause menu.}} | ||
There were '''changes made between the console versions and PC version''' when the console versions were ported to the PC. Sometimes the changes can be dramatic. The major difference is the ability to use the mouse and keyboard instead of a controller to play the games. The PC has a great advantage of being able to be easily [[Modifications|modified]] that is supported by an active online community. This is a list of all noticeable changes. Changes that are caused by specific PC configurations are not listed here. | |||
== Grand Theft Auto III == | == Grand Theft Auto III == | ||
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** Metal barriers, like the one in front of the [[Raffles Fish Factory]] | ** Metal barriers, like the one in front of the [[Raffles Fish Factory]] | ||
** Cardboard boxes, like the one in the alley with a [[bribe]] pickup south of [[Ammu-Nation]] | ** Cardboard boxes, like the one in the alley with a [[bribe]] pickup south of [[Ammu-Nation]] | ||
* The [[Southside Hoods|Purple Nines]] glitch that occurs after completing "[[Rumble]]" | * The [[Southside Hoods|Purple Nines]] glitch that occurs after completing "[[Rumble]]" is fixed | ||
* The song "O mia babbina caro" was removed from [[Double Clef FM]] | * The song "O mia babbina caro" was removed from [[Double Clef FM]] | ||
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* Ability to change the player character's [[Skins|skin]] | * Ability to change the player character's [[Skins|skin]] | ||
* Manual aiming with the mouse by default; guns have pinpoint accuracy with manual aiming | * Manual aiming with the mouse by default; guns have pinpoint accuracy with manual aiming | ||
* Export stats into an HTML file | |||
* The [[Vice Point Langer]] was rebranded the WK Chariot Hotel | * The [[Vice Point Langer]] was rebranded the WK Chariot Hotel | ||
* The [[Tear Gas]] behind the VCPD HQ in Washington Beach was replaced by [[Grenades]] | * The [[Tear Gas]] behind the VCPD HQ in Washington Beach was replaced by [[Grenades]] | ||
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** A [[Love Fist Limo|Love Fist]] limo in front of the [[V-Rock]] studio after completion of "[[Publicity Tour]]" | ** A [[Love Fist Limo|Love Fist]] limo in front of the [[V-Rock]] studio after completion of "[[Publicity Tour]]" | ||
* Several weapon names were renamed, including the [[Pistol|Colt .45 (Pistol)]], [[Python|Colt Python (.357)]], [[SPAS 12|Spaz Shotgun (S.P.A.S. 12)]], [[MAC-10|Ingram Mac 10 (Mac)]], [[Micro SMG|Uzi 9mm (Uz-I)]], [[MP5|MP5 (MP)]], [[Ruger|Ruger (Kruger)]], and [[PSG-1|PSG-1 (.308 Sniper)]] | * Several weapon names were renamed, including the [[Pistol|Colt .45 (Pistol)]], [[Python|Colt Python (.357)]], [[SPAS 12|Spaz Shotgun (S.P.A.S. 12)]], [[MAC-10|Ingram Mac 10 (Mac)]], [[Micro SMG|Uzi 9mm (Uz-I)]], [[MP5|MP5 (MP)]], [[Ruger|Ruger (Kruger)]], and [[PSG-1|PSG-1 (.308 Sniper)]] | ||
* Textures of map objects are rendered on one side, | * Textures of map objects are rendered on one side, forcing the developers retexture the majority of the map although many spots were missed | ||
* The [[FBI Rancher]] cannot be resprayed | |||
* The [[Flatbed]] is only available in white | |||
* The "Trails" option was removed | * The "Trails" option was removed | ||
* The song "Running With The Night" by Lionel Richie was removed from [[Flash FM]] | * The song "Running With The Night" by Lionel Richie was removed from [[Flash FM]] | ||
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* A [[Custom Radio Stations|custom radio station]] | * A [[Custom Radio Stations|custom radio station]] | ||
* Manual aiming with the mouse by default | * Manual aiming with the mouse by default | ||
* Export stats into an HTML file | |||
* Setting to use cell-shaded shadows | * Setting to use cell-shaded shadows | ||
* Cars use specular lighting | * Cars use specular lighting | ||
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* Before [[The Lost and Damned]] was released, bikes exclusive to the Lost and Damned were hidden within the game files | * Before [[The Lost and Damned]] was released, bikes exclusive to the Lost and Damned were hidden within the game files | ||
* In the latest patch, the shadows are no longer dimply; they are much more sharp and clear. | * In the latest patch, the shadows are no longer dimply; they are much more sharp and clear. | ||
* The latest patch also improves the lighting system, Headlights cast shadows upon turning it on [http://www.crawspace.com/ss/misc3/gta4_example02.jpg] | |||
[[Category:Content Changes]] | |||