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|image            = Powerdrome.png
|image            = Powerdrome.png
|caption          =
|caption          =
|developer        = Argonaut Software
|developer        = Argonaut Games
|genre            =
|publisher        = [[Mud Duck Productions]] (US), [[Evolved Games]] (EU)
|genre            = Racing
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerdrome Link]
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerdrome Link]
|reviewlinks      = [http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/powerdrome Metacritic]
|gameinfo          = The future of street racing has arrived with ramps, tunnels, and speeds of 1,000 miles per hour. Powerdrome takes you to this world and straps you into a supersonic flying craft. On the tracks and through the streets, you'll race against a variety of characters--each with their own personality, racing style, and friends or foes. Develop your driving skills, learn new tricks, and continue to shave seconds off your best times as your experience evolves. Once you have honed your skills, race against your friends and find out how good you really are.<br />
|reviewscore      = 54/100
Remake of the 1988 Atari ST game by the same name
|gameinfo          = Remake of the 1988 Atari ST game by the same name
|widescreen        = 1
|widescreen        = 2
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/914929-powerdrome Link]
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/powerdrome Metacritic]|54/100}}
|eu_rating        = 12+
|na_rating_text    = Mild Language
|na_rating        = T
|italian          = SLES-52418
|spanish          = SLES-52418
|french            = SLES-52418
|german            = SLES-52418
|english          = SLUS-20978 & SLES-52418
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|NTSCU            = 1
|NTSCU            = 1
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|PAL              = 1
|PAL              = 1
|serialsPAL        = SLES-52418
|serialsPAL        = SLES-52418<br />SLES-54418
|CRCsPAL          =
|CRCsPAL          =
|releasedatePAL    = October 29, 2004
|releasedatePAL    = October 29, 2004
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|CPU=Intel Core i5-3470 3.20Ghz
|CPU=Intel Core i5-3470 3.20Ghz
|GPU=Nvidia GeForce GTX 650
|GPU=Nvidia GeForce GTX 650
|Revision=PCSX2 1.3.1 (git 20150804201044) (August 4 2015)
|Revision=PCSX2 1.3.1 (git 20150804201044)
|Graphics=GSdx 20150804201044 (SSE41)
|Graphics=GSdx 20150804201044 (SSE41)
|Sound=
|Sound=
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|Comments=Game was tested using the 4GB patch. Graphic issue with the game displaying wide vertical stripes that covers the screen and lets only some parts to be visible. The glitched stripes show what could be the skybox. Same thing happens during the ship selection screen. Tested with all renders (HW, SW and OpenGL) without effect. For some weird reason: switching renders in pause screen causes the stripes to go away, but resuming the game, they return.
|Comments=Game was tested using the 4GB patch. Graphic issue with the game displaying wide vertical stripes that covers the screen and lets only some parts to be visible. The glitched stripes show what could be the skybox. Same thing happens during the ship selection screen. Tested with all renders (HW, SW and OpenGL) without effect. For some weird reason: switching renders in pause screen causes the stripes to go away, but resuming the game, they return.
|Tester={{ForumUser|LoStraniero1991}}
|Tester={{ForumUser|LoStraniero1991}}
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=1
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows
|CPU=Intel Core i7-4700HQ 2.40GHz
|GPU=Nvidia Geforce GTX 860M 2GB
|Revision=PCSX2 v1.3.1-9
|Graphics=GSdx
|Sound=
*SPU2-X
*LilyPad
|Comments=FPS averages 60 in software and hardware mode in either dx9 or dx11. See through graphical glitch when racing and selecting vehicles not fixable with any settings i try to use
when selecting characters/vehicles the characters are not displayed as part of the graphical glitch
|Tester={{ForumUser|Kamijou Touma}}
}}
}}
{{TestingFooter}}
{{TestingFooter}}
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==Trivia==
* Also known as '''Power Drome'''


==Known Issues==


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{{Issue
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|IssueName= Striped graphic
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|IsFixed=0
==Known Issues==
|IssueLevel=2
|Description= Whenever 3D is rendered, stripes appear across the screen, making racing difficult.
|Workaround=None
}}


{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=
|IssueName= Missing characters
|IsFixed=
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=
|Description= Characters are not rendered.
|Workaround=
|Workaround= Since "v1.5.0-dev-3382-g160f4fd25" it's fixed automatically with the "Automatic GameFix" activated. This only works for the PAL version.
}}
}}
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{{ForumLinksList|list=
{{ForumLinksList|list=
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Power-Drome-SLUS-20978-U Power Drome (SLUS 20978) (U)]
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Power-Drome-SLUS-20978-U Power Drome (SLUS 20978) (U)]
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Power-Drome-SLES-52418-E Power Drome (SLES 52418) (E)]}}
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Power-Drome-SLES-52418-E Power Drome (SLES 52418) (E)]}}

Revision as of 16:50, 29 February 2020

Powerdrome

Game general and emulation properties:
ESRB rating: T (Mild Language)
PEGI rating: 12+
Widescreen supported natively
Languages supported:
English: SLUS-20978 & SLES-52418
German: SLES-52418
French: SLES-52418
Spanish: SLES-52418
Italian: SLES-52418
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-20978
Release date: June 15, 2004
CRCs: 42E15DEF
Windows Status: Ingame
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-52418
SLES-54418
Release date: October 29, 2004
Windows Status: Ingame
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Argonaut Games
Publisher(s): Mud Duck Productions (US), Evolved Games (EU)
Genre: Racing
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic54/100
Game description: The future of street racing has arrived with ramps, tunnels, and speeds of 1,000 miles per hour. Powerdrome takes you to this world and straps you into a supersonic flying craft. On the tracks and through the streets, you'll race against a variety of characters--each with their own personality, racing style, and friends or foes. Develop your driving skills, learn new tricks, and continue to shave seconds off your best times as your experience evolves. Once you have honed your skills, race against your friends and find out how good you really are.
Remake of the 1988 Atari ST game by the same name


Test configurations on Windows:


Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
PAL Windows
  • Intel Core i5-3470 3.20Ghz
  • Nvidia GeForce GTX 650
PCSX2 1.3.1 (git 20150804201044) GSdx 20150804201044 (SSE41)
  • SPU2-X 20150804201044 2.0.0
  • LilyPad 20150804201044 0.11.0
Game was tested using the 4GB patch. Graphic issue with the game displaying wide vertical stripes that covers the screen and lets only some parts to be visible. The glitched stripes show what could be the skybox. Same thing happens during the ship selection screen. Tested with all renders (HW, SW and OpenGL) without effect. For some weird reason: switching renders in pause screen causes the stripes to go away, but resuming the game, they return.
NTSC-U Windows
  • Intel Core i7-4700HQ 2.40GHz
  • Nvidia Geforce GTX 860M 2GB
PCSX2 v1.3.1-9 GSdx
  • SPU2-X
  • LilyPad
FPS averages 60 in software and hardware mode in either dx9 or dx11. See through graphical glitch when racing and selecting vehicles not fixable with any settings i try to use

when selecting characters/vehicles the characters are not displayed as part of the graphical glitch


Trivia

  • Also known as Power Drome

Known Issues

Striped graphic

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Major
  • Description: Whenever 3D is rendered, stripes appear across the screen, making racing difficult.
  • Workaround: None

Missing characters

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: Characters are not rendered.
  • Workaround: Since "v1.5.0-dev-3382-g160f4fd25" it's fixed automatically with the "Automatic GameFix" activated. This only works for the PAL version.


Public compatibility forum links