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What are "The Movies" system requirements?

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Shooting a Scene in "The Movies"

Shooting a Scene in "The Movies"

Photo © Lionhead Studios
Question: What are "The Movies" system requirements?
Answer: The Movies Minimum System Requirements:

  • Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
  • 800MHz processor or higher
  • 256MB RAM
  • 8x Speed CD-ROM drive
  • 2.4 GB free hard disk space
  • DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card
  • Mouse
  • Keyboard
  • DirectX® 9.0c (included)
  • Updated Windows Media® Player 9 Codecs (included)
  • 800 x 600 Monitor Resolution
  • 3D Hardware Accelerator Card required
  • Updated drivers for all hardware

Supported Graphics Cards:

  • ATI Radeon® series (7000 or better): 7000, 7200, 7500, 8500 9000, 9200, 9250, 9550, 9600, 9700, 9800 x300, x600, x700, x800, x850

  • NVIDIA GeForce® series (GeForce 3 or better). GeForce 3, 3 Ti GeForce 4, MX, Ti GeForce FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, PCX 5300, 5750, 5950 GeForce 6200, 6600, 6800

Important Note: *Some 3D accelerator cards with the chipsets listed here may not be compatible with the 3D acceleration features utilized by The MoviesTM. Please refer to your hardware manufacturer for 100% DirectX 9.0c compatibility.

Online Requirements: Internet (TCP/IP) supported Online content requires broadband connection and the latest drivers.

Source: Lionhead Studios.

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