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|Description=When SkipMPEG is enabled, the game still randomly crashes in the main menu.
|Description=After loading the main menu, the game freezes and crashes PCSX2.
|Workaround=Use '''Software mode''' in the main menu, you can use Hardware mode after the game is started.
|Workaround=After enabling SkipMPEG and after loading the main menu of the game, you need to switch to software mode, because in hardware mode it will crash and PCSX2 will crash, and in the game itself you can then switch back to hardware mode.
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Revision as of 12:24, 14 April 2023

Prisoner of War

PAL cover
Game general and emulation properties:
Widescreen patch available
Languages supported:
English: SLES-50397
German: SLES-50397
French: SLES-50397
Spanish: SLES-50397
Italian: SLES-50397
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-50397
Release date: July 19, 2002
CRCs: BAFCDA66
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Wide Games
Publisher(s): Codemasters
Genre: Action, Shooter, Arcade
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: GameSpot6.8/10
Game description: Prisoner of War captures the intrigue, danger, and heroism of Allied escape attempts from prisoner of war camps during World War II, including Colditz--the Germans highest security "escape-proof" camp. As one of Germany's prisoners, Captain Stone, you'll embark on an adventure across Germany in a variety of different POW camps. Outwit the German war machine by crawling through muddy tunnels and over stone walls and using disguises and makeshift equipment to escape. In this third-person adventure, bravery, stealth, and cunning will win the day.


Test configurations on Windows:


Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
PAL Windows
  • Intel Core i5 4690K @ 3.5GHz
  • Nvidia GTX 980Ti
pcsx2-v1.5.0-dev-1939-gf3a89f5-windows-x86 ? ? Needs SkipMpeg hack to avoid intro hang.



Known Issues

Random game crash

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Serious
  • Description: After loading the main menu, the game freezes and crashes PCSX2.
  • Workaround: After enabling SkipMPEG and after loading the main menu of the game, you need to switch to software mode, because in hardware mode it will crash and PCSX2 will crash, and in the game itself you can then switch back to hardware mode.