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List of computer games that require pixel shaders

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Games that require Pixel Shaders
Pixel Shaders 1.1 (DirectX 8.0)
This is the list of computer games that require DirectX 8.0 programmable Pixel Shader 1.1
support to run, eg. Silent Hill 3. Games such as Half-Life 2 that only need pixel shader 1.1 as an
optional feature will NOT be listed here. Users of graphics cards such as GeForce 4 MX will
therefore not be able to run Silent Hill 3, but will run Half-Life 2 without problems.

* Alexander (needs confirmation)

* Act of War: Direct Action
* Advent Rising
* Attack on Pearl Harbour
* Battlestations: Midway
* Black & White 2
* Black & White 2: Battle of the Gods
* BloodRayne 2
* Boiling Point: Road to Hell
* Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood
* Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
* Caesar IV
* Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
* Chaotic
* The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
* The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay
* Colin McRae Rally 2005
* Company of Heroes
* Darkstar One
* Deus Ex: Invisible War (Does not work with 3D Analyser)
* Devil May Cry 3 (Works with 3D Analyzer confirmed. Use skip pixel shaders options, force 100
Hz, check performance mode, force SwTnL; Tested on Intel 865 onboard graphics)
* Earth 2160
* Empire Earth 2
* Empire Earth 2: The Art of Supremacy
* Eragon
* Fable: The Lost Chapters
* F.E.A.R.
* Half-Life 2: Episode Two
* Heroes of Might and Magic V
* Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate
* Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East
* ' (Missing Effects and not officially supported.)
* Just Cause
* Knight Of The Temple 2
* Lego Star Wars: The Video Game
* Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
* Lord of the Rings Online
* Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure
* Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
* Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault
* Medieval II: Total War
* Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms
* Mega Man X8
* Men of Valor
* Need for Speed Carbon
* Paws & Claws Pet Vet 2 Healing Hands
* Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow
* Portal
* Project: Snowblind
* Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
* Psychonauts (can be launched with 3D-analyze)
* Richard Burns Rally
* Roboblitz
* Serious Sam 2
*'
* Silent Hill 3 (can be launched with 3D-analyze)
* Silent Hill 4 (can be launched with 3D-analyze - Performance > force SW TnL, Hardware
Limits(cap bits) > all, Vendor ID 0, Device ID 0, ANTI DETECT MODE > shaders and textures ).
* Silent Hunter III
* Sniper Elite
* Spellforce 2: Shadow Wars
* Star Wars: Republic Commando (works with some texture problems)
* Sudeki
* Team Fortress 2
* Test Drive Unlimited
* The Godfather: The Game
* The House of the Dead III
* The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II
* The Matrix: Path of Neo
* Thief: Deadly Shadows
* Titan Quest
* Titan Quest: Immortal Throne
* Toca Race Driver 3 (launches, but isn't playable)
* Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Lockdown
* Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
* Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow (can be launched with 3D-analyze)
* Tony Hawk's American Wasteland
* Top Spin
* Total World Demo
* Wildlife Park 2
* Winning Eleven/ Pro Evolution Soccer series on PC (although playable frame rates are possible
with a Geforce 4 MX if used with a fast enough CPU)
* Worms 4: Mayhem
* Virtua Tennis 3
* Crazy Taxi 3

Pixel Shaders 1.3 (DirectX 8.1)

The following is a second list of computer games that require DirectX 8.1 programmable Pixel
Shader 1.3 support to run, eg. X3: The Reunion. Games such as Half-Life 2 that only need pixel
shader 1.3 as an optional feature will NOT be listed here. Users of graphics cards such as
GeForce 3 will therefore not be able to run X3: The Renuion, but will run Half-Life 2 without
problems.
* Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars (requires hardware TnL, per EA.com Tech Support)
* F.E.A.R. Extraction Point (needs confirmation)
* F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate (needs confirmation)
* Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusade
* Loki: Heroes of Mythology (needs confirmation)
* The Settlers: Rise of an Empire
* X3: Reunion

Pixel Shaders 1.4 (DirectX 8.1)

The following is a third list of computer games that require DirectX 8.1 programmable Pixel
Shader 1.4 support to run, eg. Hitman: Blood Money. Games such as Half-Life 2 that only need
pixel shader 1.4 as an optional feature will NOT be listed here. Users of graphics cards such as
GeForce 4 Ti will therefore not be able to run Hitman: Blood Money, but will run Half-Life 2
without problems.
* Battlefield 2
* Battlefield 2: Special Forces
* Battlefield 2142
* Battlefield 2142: Northern Strike
* Hitman: Blood Money
* Star Trek: Legacy

Pixel Shaders 2.0 (DirectX 9.0)

The following is a fourth list of computer games that require DirectX 9.0 programmable Pixel
Shader 2.0 support to run, eg. Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. Games such as Far Cry that only need
pixel shader 2.0 as an optional feature will NOT be listed here. Users of graphics cards such as
GeForce 3 will therefore not be able to run Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, but will run Far Cry without
problems.
* Act of War: High Treason
* ArmA: Armed Assault
** Note: The single-player demo version is missing PS 1.x support, which results in a visible
interface, but a blank terrain onscreen.
* Call of Juarez
* Condemned: Criminal Origins (needs confirmation)
* Company of Heroes
* Death to Spies
*'
* Europa Universalis III
* Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power
* Halo 2
* Hellgate: London
* Neverwinter Nights 2
* Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer
* Onimusha 3: Demon Siege
* Overlord
* Raiden III
* Resident Evil 4
* Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific
* Silverfall
* Space Force: Rogue Universe
* Spiderman: Friend or Foe
* Starcraft II
* Stubbs The Zombie
* Supreme Commander
* Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
* S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
* Theatre of War
* The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
** Note: Oblivion does have a partially complete 1.x shader package, which the mod 'Oldblivion'
completes, enabling it to run/walk on a GeForce3. By default, Oblivion doesn't complain of
missing shaders when run on GF3/4 Ti, but there will be missing shading on most graphics.
* The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles
* The Witcher
* Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
* Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
* Two Worlds
* Unreal Tournament 3
* Vanguard: Saga of Heroes
* World in Conflict (needs confirmation)

Pixel Shaders 3.0 (DirectX 9.0c)

The following is a fifth list of computer games that require DirectX 9.0c programmable Pixel
Shader & Vertex Shader support to run, eg. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent. Games
such as Far Cry that only need Shader Model 3.0 as an optional feature will NOT be listed here.
Users of graphics cards such as Radeon 9700 Pro will therefore not be able to run Tom Clancy's
Splinter Cell: Double Agent, but will run Far Cry without problems.
* Colin McRae: DiRT
* Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
* Medal of Honor: Airborne
* RoboBlitz
* Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
* Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent
* Spider-Man 3
* Stranglehold

Graphic chipsets with pixel shader support

While the ATI Radeon 7xxx series and NVIDIA GeForce2/GeForce4 MX series do have
somewhat programmable pixel pipelines, they are not flexible enough to run shader programs of
level 1.0. Shader Model 1.1 was the first standard used in games, and was first supported in
DirectX 8.0.[http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?
s&postid79609&highlight=radeon+pixel+shader#post79609]

The list below shows the highest pixel shader version supported by each card family.

Version 1.1 (DirectX 8.0)

* nVidia GeForce3 series

* Matrox Parhelia series
* SiS Xabre series

Version 1.3 (DirectX 8.1)

* nVidia GeForce4 Ti / Go 4x00 series (not MX)
* SiS Mirage / 2

Version 1.4 (DirectX 8.1)

* ATI Radeon 8500 - 9250 series

Version 2.0 (DirectX 9.0)

* ATI Radeon 9500/9550/9600/9700/9800 series
* ATI Radeon X300/X600 series
* ATI Express-200 integrated graphics
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and 950 series (no hardware vertex shader)
* XGI Volari series
* SiS Mirage 3
* S3 Chrome series, including DeltaChrome and GammaChrome but excluding UniChrome
integrated graphics

Version 2.0x (DirectX 9.0b)

Version 2.0x comprises two versions - version 2.0a (for nVidia GeForce FX series) and version
2.0b (for ATI Radeon X700/X800/X850 series). These versions expose additional features over
version 2.0 and are usually used for increased performance with the target hardware (GeForceFX
or Radeon X700/X800/X850).

* nVidia GeForce FX series

* ATI Radeon X700/X800/X850 series
* AMD 690G/V chipset and Radeon Xpress 1250

Version 3.0 (DirectX 9.0c)

* nVidia GeForce 6 Series

* nVidia GeForce 7 Series
* ATI Radeon X1K series
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 (Intel® GMA 3000)

Version 4.0 (DirectX 10.0)

* nVidia GeForce 8 Series

* ATI Radeon HD 2000 series
* (RS780)
*Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3500

Solution for unsupported cards

As of 2007, there are still a large number of GeForce 4 MX users. Software tweaks, such as
SwiftShader, swShader and 3D-analyze, can sometimes be used as a workaround for games
requiring pixel shaders. However, this often renders games unplayable. Forcing such games to
run on unsupported cards usually results in unrendered textures and lighting, as well as poor
performance. Additionally, many online anti-cheat systems (such as Punkbuster) perform file and
memory scans to ensure that game files have not been modified. As a result, those who attempt
to play online using such workarounds may be unable to play, and in a worst case scenario, may
in fact have their account/CD-key banned.
See Also

* Aircraft carriers in fiction

* Games that Run on Integrated Graphics
* Johnston PhysX Engine
* Lilarcor
* Silent protagonist
Comments (34)

1. 13-05-2008 19:39

:cry

Intel gma 900 256bit

( just cause can be used with this you got to use softwar transform and lighting.

Nvidia 6200 64bit.

Just cause you get blue artefacts in sky with same drivers 81.95 to new ?
Guest

BOGUS

2. 22-07-2008 17:16

my graphic card is radeon x600 and it not support devil may cry 4 what should i do.
thank you for your help
Guest

rottnak

3. 26-10-2008 08:13

Simple....get a new graphics card

Guest

sirlag01

4. 08-11-2008 17:28

or get a new computer

Guest

sno-man

5. 22-11-2008 10:02

;) :grin :) :zzz :upset :p :roll :? :( :x :upset :p :sigh :zzz :roll :grin :eek :upset ;) :? :( :x :upset
:eek :) :grin ;) :p :sigh :( :x :upset :roll :eek :) :eek :roll :sigh :p :zzz :( :roll :zzz ;) :grin :grin :grin
:grin :grin :grin :grin :grin :grin :grin :grin 8) :zzz :cry
Guest

bokito

6. 28-11-2008 19:37

Hi i have sis mirage 3 graphics and it is in the suported. games will also play but with frame rate
lag how can i fix this please?
Guest

Rhodderzxii

7. 30-12-2008 16:36

Owkaaaay i have an nVidia GeForce 6200 and am trying to play Black and white 2 good news:
the game is running =D bad news: no hair or gras in sigt Q-Q what do I do now? O_o"
Guest

Aesse

8. 16-01-2009 15:29

how should i run godfather by 3d-analyze

Guest

shan

9. 22-01-2009 17:21

i can play all of those games (exept test drive unlimitad) on this specs:
962lua motherboard
2.4ghz processor
ati radeon 9250 graphic card
onboard sound card
512 ram
Guest

asaf

10. 08-02-2009 08:39

will the game devil may cry 3 run on my pc?
javascript:ac_smilie(':?')
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mother board 865 GL
intel celeron D 2.5
Ram:768MB
Guest

Bhavin

11. 08-03-2009 05:18

:( :(
Guest

robot

12. 13-03-2009 02:10

is there no other way to make my 64mb gforce mx series to work on need for speed carbon? pls
help :cry :cry :cry
Guest

ron

13. 18-03-2009 14:56

To all of you guys who are in a tough budget and can't afford to buy another Graphics Card "the
cycle never ends", no need to worry. I come across a site that lets play the game Bioshock even if
you only have a GC that's only capable with shader model 2. W/o this hack the game is
unplayable/or too slow for some cards. Heres the link, enjoy u pervs :
http://www.gamedev.no/projects/BioShockSM2Hack/BioShockSM2Hack.html

Also if anyone could give any suggestions on how to bypass the restriction in DMC 4 for users
who has shader 2 that would be very much appreciated

Counter-strike Source Rulless

kenchi_manok on Steam
Guest

Manok from the Philippines ^_^

14. 29-03-2009 17:25

anybody got any ideas from where i could download those "Software tweaks, such as
SwiftShader, swShader and 3D-analyze" ? :grin it'll be much appreciated :?
Guest

maya

15. 29-03-2009 17:32

Can the pixel shader support from fables: the lost chapters be tricked? any ideas?? (my card is a
nvidia geforce4 mx 440, that ifo is just for technical purposes, not for fun, that's because i know
it's a graphic card worthy to be exposed in an antiquities museum :roll )
thanks in advance :)
Guest

aleera

16. 03-04-2009 04:35

i hav intel G35 (Intel GMA X3500) 384 MB[DX10 Open GL 2.1 Pixel Shader Model 4 Vertex
Shader. integreated graphics. Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40 Ghz. 2 GB RAM. 160 X 2 SATA
Hard Disk. and a am able to play Empire - Total War on medium settings. i think it's better that we
are able to play games like that level of graphics on integrated graphics[B]G35[/B][B]GMA
X3500[/B]
Guest

Prashant Dandekar

17. 12-04-2009 17:14

NOOOOO, i have the card Ati Radeon x1250, but if i chose to buy a Ati Radeon x1300 i would be
able to play games with pixel shader 3.0 :cry
Guest

Sergio

18. 08-05-2009 14:18

fable can be played on mx440 with 3d analyze but grass will be white instead of green and its
very anoying
Guest

Guest
19. 09-06-2009 23:26

i have the sims 3 and i have to have Shader Model 2.0... where can i buy it or download it?
Guest

Marissa

20. 17-06-2009 11:31

How to set 3d analyzer v2.34 in game devil may cry 3 and resident evil 4? my config: athlon
1100,gforce2MX400 32mb, 512 operative.Help,please!
Guest

Jack

21. 19-06-2009 04:04

i have nvidia geforce7200,1 gb ram,farcry 2 is not

running contiuosly ,can pixel shader run it without hanging,plz help me out,i ll be very thankfull to
u.
Guest

pankaj

22. 04-08-2009 06:12

how can i run dark sector and hoeroes of might and magic v with 3d analyzer
Guest

aditya

23. 10-08-2009 08:12

Nvidia Geforce 7200, 1GB RAM will not run FC2 continuously. Turn your settings down or use 3D
Analyze selecting Pixel Shader Caps.
Guest

Chris
24. 30-08-2009 09:51

will shader model 4 work with the game prince of persia

4 and devil may cry 4
plz repy for dis...
Guest

Pranav

25. 08-10-2009 16:09

You guys should try using swift shader 2.0 or 3d analyze which will solve the problems for you.
Note that your processor should be fast and u have lots of ram cause swift shader uses the
processor as a vga and it will get a burden. that all i can get for ya!
Guest

Gravity

26. 10-02-2010 03:25

plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz give me the 3d analyze setting for devil may cry 3 thanksssss
Guest

chiks

27. 02-03-2010 13:19

Hello there,

I have a Q about a game im playing, i have a 265mb HD vid card + a dual core AMD 2.8 and 4
gigs of ram + im runnin on vista. The problem i have is with Devil May Cry 3, i surpass the
minimum and medium game requirements yet the game lags a liddle bit making the "buissy"
seens lagg a bit. Im wondering what this could b, either the game uses software that i surpassed
or the vid card is to low. Can you guys plz help me out on this?

Thanks allot,

Qube.
Guest

Qube

28. 08-03-2010 11:08

PLZ PLZ PLZ Give me GRAW2 setting for 3D anylize
Guest

Khan fareed

29. 11-05-2010 00:51

I don't think this is true.. there are lots of games listed but will not work in my computer
Guest

LG18

30. 14-05-2010 11:22

i cant play the godfather with 3d analyze

Guest

yogesh

31. 18-05-2010 14:20

i had cricket 2009 ipl vs icl

what is the cd key

please somebody help me
Guest

faisal

32. 18-06-2010 09:16

my Pc has 4 GHz Procesor

3 Gb RAm
320 Mb Cartel Grafike -Sis Mirage 3

and my GTA san andreas Go slow Why hmmmm(my Sis Mirage 3 is Not Good For Games think
you to)tell me anebody the best answer why my games go slow
Guest

geti
33. 08-07-2010 05:38

What the hell why would they sell such a shit graphics card as Radeon 9250 I can't believe this
shit. I just bought a graphics card around 80$ so I can play resident Evil 5 now I have to buy
another one?
Guest

Max Mouse

34. 25-07-2010 16:02

wtf? i can play sims 3 on my nvidia geforce 4 Ti so what is the problem?

Guest

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