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|gameinfo = The Dementors are coming, and this time Harry needs his friends. From the opening scene on the Hogwarts Express to the climatic finale on the shore of the great lake at Hogwarts, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban immerses you in the world of Harry Potter. As Harry, Ron, and Hermione, you'll face the dreaded Azkaban guards, fly the Hippogriff around towers, and explore Hogwarts with the Marauder's Map. Learn spells that allow you to freeze creatures, control dragons, and conjure a Patronus. New two-player minigames include Flying Seahorse Fishing and Dueling Club minigames. | |gameinfo = The Dementors are coming, and this time Harry needs his friends. From the opening scene on the Hogwarts Express to the climatic finale on the shore of the great lake at Hogwarts, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban immerses you in the world of Harry Potter. As Harry, Ron, and Hermione, you'll face the dreaded Azkaban guards, fly the Hippogriff around towers, and explore Hogwarts with the Marauder's Map. Learn spells that allow you to freeze creatures, control dragons, and conjure a Patronus. New two-player minigames include Flying Seahorse Fishing and Dueling Club minigames. | ||
|gamefaqslink = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/919436-harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban Link] | |gamefaqslink = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/919436-harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban Link] | ||
|reviewlinks = {{ReviewLink|[ | |reviewlinks = {{ReviewLink|[https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-review/1900-6099905/ GameSpot]|7.2/10}}, {{ReviewLink|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban Metacritic]|70/100}}, {{ReviewLink|[https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/06/03/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-10 IGN]|6.1/10}} | ||
|widescreenpatch = 1 | |widescreenpatch = 1 | ||
|japan_rating = A | |japan_rating = A | ||
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|PAL = 1 | |PAL = 1 | ||
|serialsPAL = SLES-52440<br />SLES-52600<br />SLES-52527 | |serialsPAL = SLES-52440<br />SLES-52600<br />SLES-52527 | ||
|CRCsPAL = 51E019BC <small>(PAL-M7) | |CRCsPAL = 51E019BC <small>(PAL-M7)</small><br />51E417AA <small>(PAL-M4) | ||
|releasedatePAL = May 29, 2004<br />November 19, 2004 <small>(Platinum)</small> | |releasedatePAL = May 29, 2004<br />November 19, 2004 <small>(Platinum)</small> | ||
|statusPAL = 2 | |statusPAL = 2 | ||
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|Revision=1.5.0 DEV 2434 | |Revision=1.5.0 DEV 2434 | ||
|Graphics=GSdx | |Graphics=GSdx | ||
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* Direct3D 11 (Hardware) | * Direct3D 11 (Hardware) | ||
* 3x Native | * 3x Native | ||
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* Mipmapping Basic (Fast) | * Mipmapping Basic (Fast) | ||
* CRC Hack Level Automatic | * CRC Hack Level Automatic | ||
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|Sound= | |Sound= | ||
*SPU2-X | *SPU2-X | ||
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|Revision=v1.7.0-dev-1996 | |Revision=v1.7.0-dev-1996 | ||
|Graphics=GSdx | |Graphics=GSdx | ||
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<small style="font-size:10px;"> | <small style="font-size:10px;"> | ||
* Renderer: Direct3D 11 and OpenGL (Hardware) | * Renderer: Direct3D 11 and OpenGL (Hardware) | ||
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* FXAA Shader | * FXAA Shader | ||
* Widescreen patch | * Widescreen patch | ||
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|Sound= | |Sound= | ||
*SPU2-X | *SPU2-X | ||
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<!-- IssueLevel is issue severity level -1,0,1 or 2 (note, minor, serious and major accordingly)--> | <!-- IssueLevel is issue severity level -1,0,1 or 2 (note, minor, serious and major accordingly)--> | ||
==Fixed Issues== | ==Fixed Issues== | ||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
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|IssueLevel=2 | |IssueLevel=2 | ||
|Description=The game will not work properly since it will crash when starting a new game or loading a saved game. | |Description=The game will not work properly since it will crash when starting a new game or loading a saved game. | ||
|Workaround=This [https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Fixing-unplayable-games?page=28 '''patch'''] makes the game playable. | |Workaround=This [https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Fixing-unplayable-games?page=28 '''patch'''] makes the game playable. '''No longer required since https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/pull/3537''', use 1.7 nightly builds. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
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|Description=Anytime you start a new game or load a savegame, the game may freeze with a bunch of '''Vif1: Unknown VifCmd!''' messages, even if the cut-scene has already started. | |Description=Anytime you start a new game or load a savegame, the game may freeze with a bunch of '''Vif1: Unknown VifCmd!''' messages, even if the cut-scene has already started. | ||
|Workaround=Fixed in emulator build '''v1.7.0 dev-1996''' and this problem in the console log and in game was no longer repeated. For older versions: do not extend '''VU Cycle Stealing''' to the end, because this may cause the game to freeze in gameplay. | |Workaround=Fixed in emulator build '''v1.7.0 dev-1996''' and this problem in the console log and in game was no longer repeated. For older versions: do not extend '''VU Cycle Stealing''' to the end, because this may cause the game to freeze in gameplay. | ||
}} | |||
{{Issue | |||
|IssueName=Graphic corruption | |||
|IsFixed=1 | |||
|IssueLevel=1 | |||
|Description='''(Hardware Render)''' Graphical artifacts on the right quarter/third of the screen. | |||
|Workaround=<br> | |||
#[https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/pull/5635 Use latest v1.7 development builds] | |||
#As of November 2017 on the latest v1.5.0 development builds this issue can be fixed with enabling the '''Frame Buffer Conversion''' Hardware hack. | |||
#For older versions use Direct3D with '''Partial''' CRC Hack Level. | |||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:31, 27 March 2024
Developer(s): EA Games
Publisher(s): EA Games
Genre: Action, Adventure
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: GameSpot: 7.2/10, Metacritic: 70/100, IGN: 6.1/10
Game description: The Dementors are coming, and this time Harry needs his friends. From the opening scene on the Hogwarts Express to the climatic finale on the shore of the great lake at Hogwarts, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban immerses you in the world of Harry Potter. As Harry, Ron, and Hermione, you'll face the dreaded Azkaban guards, fly the Hippogriff around towers, and explore Hogwarts with the Marauder's Map. Learn spells that allow you to freeze creatures, control dragons, and conjure a Patronus. New two-player minigames include Flying Seahorse Fishing and Dueling Club minigames.
Test configurations on Windows:
Environment | Configurations | Comments | Tester | ||||
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Region | OS | CPU/GPU | Revision | Graphics | Sound/Pad | ||
PAL | Windows |
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1.1.0 (r5586) | GSDX |
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Europe v02.00(14/06/2004), None, Automatic Game Fixes, Gets to the main menu but freezes as soon as you choose "New Game". Very unstable, it often crashes as the main menu appears or sometimes even crashes as EA logo FMV starts. The console shows lots of "Unknown VifCmd" and "TLB Miss" messages., Freezes when attempting to start a new game. | |
PAL | Windows |
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1.1.svn5854 | GSDX |
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USA v02.20(10/02/2006), Error-Vif1: Unknown VifCmd! in emulog,multiples warnings., Freezes when attempting to start a new game. | |
PAL | Windows |
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1.3.svn5932 | GSDX |
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USA v02.20(10/02/2006), Error-Vif1: Unknown VifCmd! in emulog,multiples warnings.Status unchanged yet,gamefixes cannot repair., Freezes when attempting to start a new game. | |
PAL | Windows 10 |
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v1.5.0-dev-2242 | GSdx |
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Error-Vif1: Unknown VifCmd! Bugs: Freezes when attempting to start a new game. | |
PAL | Windows |
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1.50 | GSDX |
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Japan v02.20(10/02/2006), Working perfectly | |
PAL | Windows |
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1.5.0 DEV 2434 | GSdx |
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USA v02.20(10/02/2006), Runs at full speed, just in a few locations runs at 80%/90%. Bugs: The right side of the screen has a texture glitch, fixed by using Frame Buffer Conversion in HW Hacks and Mipmapping (Ins) set to Basic (Fast) to correct low FPS. | |
NTSC-U/K PAL-M7 |
Windows 8.1, x64 |
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v1.7.0-dev-1996 | GSdx |
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Europe v02.00(14/06/2004), Playable, The game runs at 1080p (HD) 50-60 FPS, without freezes and bugs, but in a few locations runs at 80%/90%. |
Trivia
- Original names: ハリー・ポッターとアズカバンの囚人 (SLPM-65612), Harry Potter och Fången från Azkaban (SLES-52527), 해리포터와 아즈카반의 죄수 (SLKA-25172), Harry Potter i Więzień Azkabanu (SLES-52600)
- Also known as Harry Potter to Azkaban no Shuujin (JP), Harry Potter og fangen fra Azkaban (EU)
Fixed Issues
Game crashes at title screen.
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Severe
- Description: The game will not work properly since it will crash when starting a new game or loading a saved game.
- Workaround: This patch makes the game playable. No longer required since https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/pull/3537, use 1.7 nightly builds.
Vif1: Unknown VifCmd!
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Major
- Description: Anytime you start a new game or load a savegame, the game may freeze with a bunch of Vif1: Unknown VifCmd! messages, even if the cut-scene has already started.
- Workaround: Fixed in emulator build v1.7.0 dev-1996 and this problem in the console log and in game was no longer repeated. For older versions: do not extend VU Cycle Stealing to the end, because this may cause the game to freeze in gameplay.
Graphic corruption
- Status: Fixed
- Type: Major
- Description: (Hardware Render) Graphical artifacts on the right quarter/third of the screen.
- Workaround:
- Use latest v1.7 development builds
- As of November 2017 on the latest v1.5.0 development builds this issue can be fixed with enabling the Frame Buffer Conversion Hardware hack.
- For older versions use Direct3D with Partial CRC Hack Level.
Gameplay Screenshots
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v1.7.0 dev-1996, 3x Native Resolution (1080p), 16xAF, FXAA, widescreen patch
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v1.7.0 dev-1996, 3x Native Resolution (1080p), 16xAF, FXAA, widescreen patch
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v1.7.0 dev-1996, 3x Native Resolution (1080p), 16xAF, FXAA, widescreen patch