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(The same patch that works for the PAL version was also made for the NTSC version. It's already confirmed to be working, and it's actually added as an Automated Gamefix in the latest developer builds.)
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|image            = Spider-Man_3.jpg
|image            = Spider-Man_3.jpg
|caption          =
|caption          = NTSC-U cover
|developer        = Vicarious Visions
|developer        = Vicarious Visions
|publisher        = [[Activision]]
|publisher        = [[Activision]]
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|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man_3_%28video_game%29 Link]
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man_3_%28video_game%29 Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/937801-spider-man-3 Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/937801-spider-man-3 Link]
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/spider-man-3 Metacritic]|50/100}}, {{ReviewLink|[http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/937801-spider-man-3/index.html GameRankings]|53/100}}
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/spider-man-3 Metacritic]|50/100}}, {{ReviewLink|[http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/937801-spider-man-3/index.html GameRankings]|53/100}}
|gameinfo          = Experience an all-new combat system, two exciting ways. Redesigned from the ground up, a unique combat system empowers both Spider-Man and Black-Suited Spider-Man to perform suit-specific powers and abilities. State of the art animations, combos and finishers make punch, kick and web attacks more super-heroic than ever. Battle 10 of Spider-Man-s most infamous enemies from the movie and Marvel universe, including Sandman and Venom.<br />
|gameinfo          = Experience an all-new combat system in two exciting ways. Redesigned from the ground up, a unique combat system empowers both Spider-Man and Black-Suited Spider-Man to perform suit-specific powers and abilities. State of the art animations, combos and finishers make punch, kick and web attacks more super-heroic than ever. Battle 10 of Spider-Man-s most infamous enemies from the movie and Marvel universe including Sandman and Venom.
 
Loosely based on the Spider-Man 3 film, the game's plot fallows and expands on the film by including additional characters and elements from the Spider-Man comics and the Marvel Universe.
Loosely based on the Spider-Man 3 film, the game's plot fallows and expands on the film by including additional characters and elements from the Spider-Man comics and the Marvel Universe.
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|widescreen        = 1
|widescreenpatch  = 1
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|sw-rendering-only = 0
|cpu-intensive    = 1
|japan_rating      = B
|japan_rating      = B
|ko_rating        = 12
|ko_rating        = 12
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|CRCsNTSCU        = 29873A0C
|CRCsNTSCU        = 29873A0C
|releasedateNTSCU  = May 4, 2007<br />2008 <small>(Greatest Hits)</small>
|releasedateNTSCU  = May 4, 2007<br />2008 <small>(Greatest Hits)</small>
|statusNTSCU      = 2
|statusNTSCU      = 1
|linuxstatusNTSCU  =
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|GPU=Nvidia GEForce 720 @ 2 Gb
|GPU=Nvidia GEForce 720 @ 2 Gb
|Revision=1.5.0-dev-3203-g56b861250
|Revision=1.5.0-dev-3203-g56b861250
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** EE Cyclerate: 2
** EE Cyclerate: 2
** VU Cycle Stealing: 1
** VU Cycle Stealing: 1
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|Sound=
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* SPU2-X 2.0.0
* SPU2-X 2.0.0
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|Comments=BIOS: Europe 1.60, Playable with an [https://forums.pcsx2.net/attachment.php?aid=69331 external patch] allowing to play the whole game. (07-17-19)
|Comments=BIOS: Europe 1.60, Playable with an [https://forums.pcsx2.net/attachment.php?aid=69331 external patch] allowing to play the whole game. (07-17-19)
|Tester={{ForumUser|Darkriku96}}
|Tester={{ForumUser|Darkriku96}}
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=1
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
|CPU=Intel i7-6700K @ 4.00GHz
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB
|Revision=1.7.2184
|Graphics=OpenGL
|Sound=built-in
|Comments=BIOS: USA v02.30, Preset: 3 (Balanced), any lower preset makes the game run a lot slower. Goes ingame and runs stable at full speed. Lots of broken graphics, e.g. buildings do not render correctly, sometimes completely missing textures. This is only fixed by going Software Mode, which looks fine but runs very bad.
|Tester=TomBoss
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=1
|Region=PAL
|OS=Windows 10
|CPU=Intel i7-6700K
|GPU=GeForce GTX 1070
|Revision=1.7.5428
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|Graphics=Automatic
|Sound=Default
|Comments=Noticeable slowdowns during in-game night sequences, dropping to around 70% of emulation speed.
|Tester=Ahayri
}}
}}
{{TestingFooter}}
{{TestingFooter}}
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==Known Issues==
==Known Issues==
{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Game can freeze randomly with audio issues
|IssueName=Wrong internal FPS detection
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Wrong internal FPS reading.
|Workaround=Manually turn on "Force Blit Internal FPS Detection" Game Fix for Spider-Man 3.
}}
 
{{Issue
|IssueName=Distorted\Choppy audio
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=2
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=The game can freeze randomly at some specific checkpoints, with a distorted looping sound playing over. It seems to be related to the game trying to play multiple sounds\tracks at the same time.
|Description=(IOP ISSUE) The game's sounds are not well emulated, and many sounds are skipped\choppy, including dialogue and music, interrupted after a midsecond.
|Workaround=Go to Config > Memory cards, click on each non grayed out memory card followed by a click on "Eject". Then reboot the game. It should now start the level, but the next checkpoint will cause the game to freeze unless certain settings are changed.
|Workaround=There is no known workaround.
}}
}}


==Fixed Issues==
{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Endless loading screen after completing the first mission
|IssueName=Endless loading screen after completing the first mission
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=2
|IssueLevel=2
|Description=When you complete the first mission, you'll eventually get to a loading screen. The game still seems to be responsive, but instead of advancing, it's stuck permanently loading.
|Description=When you complete the first mission, you'll eventually get to a loading screen. The game still seems to be responsive, but instead of advancing, it's stuck permanently loading.
|Workaround=Enable the external pnach file that allows the game to pass through the second level
|Workaround=This has been fixed in the latest developer builds. (Enable Automatic Gamefixes). For older versions you will require an external pnach file found [https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Fixing-unplayable-games?pid=601446#pid601446 here]
}}
}}
{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Distorted\Choppy audio
|IssueName=Game can freeze randomly with audio issues
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=2
|Description=The game's sounds are not well emulated, and many sounds are skipped\choppy, including dialogue and music, interrupted after a midsecond.
|Description=The game can freeze randomly at some specific checkpoints, with a distorted looping sound playing over. It seems to be related to the game trying to play multiple sounds\tracks at the same time.
|Workaround=There is no known workaround
|Workaround=Fixed in build '''v.1.7.0-dev 940'''. Go to Config > Memory cards, click on each non grayed out memory card followed by a click on "Eject". Then reboot the game. It should now start the level, but the next checkpoint will cause the game to freeze unless certain settings are changed.
}}
}}


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{{ForumLinksList|list=
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*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Spider-Man-3-SLUS-21552-U--28650 Spider-Man 3 (SLUS 21552) (U)]
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Spider-Man-3-SLUS-21552-U--28650 Spider-Man 3 (SLUS 21552) (U)]
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Spider-Man-3-SLES-54723-E Spider-Man 3 (SLES 54723) (E)]}}
*[https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Spider-Man-3-SLES-54723-E--28915 Spider-Man 3 (SLES 54723) (E)]}}

Latest revision as of 10:33, 27 March 2024

Spider-Man 3

NTSC-U cover
Game general and emulation properties:
CERO rating: B
ESRB rating: T (Mild Language, Violence)
PEGI rating: 12+ (Bad Language, Violence)
OFLC rating: M
GRB rating: 12
Widescreen supported natively
Widescreen patch available
CPU intensive game
Hardware rendering is supported
Languages supported:
English: SLES-54723 & SLUS-21552 & SLUS-21617 & SLUS-21552GH
Japanese: SLPS-25823
German: SLES-54724
French: SLES-54724
Spanish: SLES-54724
Italian: SLES-54724
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-21552
SLUS-21552GH (Greatest Hits)
SLUS-21617
Release date: May 4, 2007
2008 (Greatest Hits)
CRCs: 29873A0C
Windows Status: Ingame
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-54724
SLES-54723
Release date: May 4, 2007
CRCs: 0C881B25
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region NTSC-J/C/K:
Serial numbers: SLKA-25385 (Korea)
SLPS-25823
Release date: August 28, 2007 (Korea)
October 17, 2007
Windows Status: ?
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Vicarious Visions
Publisher(s): Activision
Genre: Action, Adventure
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic: 50/100, GameRankings: 53/100
Game description: Experience an all-new combat system in two exciting ways. Redesigned from the ground up, a unique combat system empowers both Spider-Man and Black-Suited Spider-Man to perform suit-specific powers and abilities. State of the art animations, combos and finishers make punch, kick and web attacks more super-heroic than ever. Battle 10 of Spider-Man-s most infamous enemies from the movie and Marvel universe including Sandman and Venom.

Loosely based on the Spider-Man 3 film, the game's plot fallows and expands on the film by including additional characters and elements from the Spider-Man comics and the Marvel Universe.


Test configurations on Windows:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U/PAL Windows
  • Intel Core i5 3330
  • AMD Radeon HD 6850
 1.3.svn5932 GSdx
  • SPU2-X
  • ?
 USA v02.20(10/02/2006), Tested even with the use of gamefixes.....stil Unplayable,Freezes in the firsts seconds in Game., Freezes,cannot play yet.
Forum user DESTRUIDOR
PAL Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
  • Intel I74790k @ 3.60 GHz
  • Nvidia GEForce 720 @ 2 Gb
 1.5.0-dev-3203-g56b861250 GSdx 1.1.0 AVX2
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • LilyPad 0.12.1
 BIOS: Europe 1.60, Playable with an external patch allowing to play the whole game. (07-17-19)
Forum user Darkriku96
NTSC-U Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
  • Intel i7-6700K @ 4.00GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB
 1.7.2184 OpenGL built-in BIOS: USA v02.30, Preset: 3 (Balanced), any lower preset makes the game run a lot slower. Goes ingame and runs stable at full speed. Lots of broken graphics, e.g. buildings do not render correctly, sometimes completely missing textures. This is only fixed by going Software Mode, which looks fine but runs very bad. TomBoss
PAL Windows 10
  • Intel i7-6700K
  • GeForce GTX 1070
 1.7.5428 Automatic Default Noticeable slowdowns during in-game night sequences, dropping to around 70% of emulation speed. Ahayri


Trivia

  • Original names: スパイダーマン3 (SLPS-25823), 스파이더맨3 (SLKA-25385)
  • The game sets to widescreen when it is prompted by the 16:9 ratio setting in the PS2 internal menu.


Known Issues

Wrong internal FPS detection

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: Wrong internal FPS reading.
  • Workaround: Manually turn on "Force Blit Internal FPS Detection" Game Fix for Spider-Man 3.

Distorted\Choppy audio

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: (IOP ISSUE) The game's sounds are not well emulated, and many sounds are skipped\choppy, including dialogue and music, interrupted after a midsecond.
  • Workaround: There is no known workaround.

Fixed Issues

Endless loading screen after completing the first mission

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Major
  • Description: When you complete the first mission, you'll eventually get to a loading screen. The game still seems to be responsive, but instead of advancing, it's stuck permanently loading.
  • Workaround: This has been fixed in the latest developer builds. (Enable Automatic Gamefixes). For older versions you will require an external pnach file found here

Game can freeze randomly with audio issues

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Major
  • Description: The game can freeze randomly at some specific checkpoints, with a distorted looping sound playing over. It seems to be related to the game trying to play multiple sounds\tracks at the same time.
  • Workaround: Fixed in build v.1.7.0-dev 940. Go to Config > Memory cards, click on each non grayed out memory card followed by a click on "Eject". Then reboot the game. It should now start the level, but the next checkpoint will cause the game to freeze unless certain settings are changed.


Gameplay Screenshots


Public compatibility forum links
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