Possible to get SH3 without Starforce?

MrCynical · 12-27-08, 02:28 PM

So it definitely does not contain Starforce at all? Sorry if I sound pedantic, but I know there's a version of StarForce that can allow the game to play without the disc.

Weiss Pinguin · 12-27-08, 02:36 PM

StarForce is also absent in the download versions, or at least I've never seen anything related to it on my computer after several months.

MrCynical · 12-27-08, 05:16 PM

I've found out from a Gamespot thread that the 1.4b/nocd (included in the Focus version) does indeed prevent Starforce from being installed if the game is not run before the patch is setup. Since the Focus DVD installs the prepatched version, that isn't an issue for me so I've ordered one.

Laufen zum Ziel · 12-27-08, 11:54 PM

My SHIII is from Direct2Drive elect. DL. No disk to
insert and no codes. Can be reloaded from D2D if
it crashes. 5 months ago it was $19.00 US.

Murr44 · 12-28-08, 04:24 AM

A few months ago I bought the pre-patched EMEA (English) version from NWS. If anyone else is looking for a copy you can find one here: http://http://yhst-12000246778232.st...t/sihuiii.html. This version is, as I said, already patched to 1.4b, does not contain Starforce drivers and you don't need the dvd to be in the drive to play once the game is installed. Just be sure to state that you want the "No Starforce, Pre-Patched to 1.4b, Playable without the dvd in the drive" version in the Comments box if you place an order with NWS.

MrCynical · 12-28-08, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laufen zum Ziel

My SHIII is from Direct2Drive elect. DL. No disk to
insert and no codes. Can be reloaded from D2D if
it crashes. 5 months ago it was $19.00 US.

The pre-patched Focus version is about £8 (less than $12 with the recent collapse in the UK's exchange rates) on Amazon UK

timbob · 12-28-08, 08:18 AM

That Amazon.co.uk one seems to be the way forward.

Neither Direct2Drive or Steam have SH3 for download on their UK sites - it's only available on the US online stores.

Wildhawke11 · 12-28-08, 08:18 PM

I am now using the Focus UK version its patched to 1.4 - No SF no CD needed - perfect

12-27-08, 02:36 PM	#2
Weiss Pinguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 3,333 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	StarForce is also absent in the download versions, or at least I've never seen anything related to it on my computer after several months. __________________

12-27-08, 11:54 PM	#4
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	My SHIII is from Direct2Drive elect. DL. No disk to insert and no codes. Can be reloaded from D2D if it crashes. 5 months ago it was $19.00 US. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

12-28-08, 04:24 AM	#5
Murr44 Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 913 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	SH3 without Starforce FIY A few months ago I bought the pre-patched EMEA (English) version from NWS. If anyone else is looking for a copy you can find one here: http://http://yhst-12000246778232.st...t/sihuiii.html. This version is, as I said, already patched to 1.4b, does not contain Starforce drivers and you don't need the dvd to be in the drive to play once the game is installed. Just be sure to state that you want the "No Starforce, Pre-Patched to 1.4b, Playable without the dvd in the drive" version in the Comments box if you place an order with NWS.

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12-27-08, 02:28 PM	#1
MrCynical Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So it definitely does not contain Starforce at all? Sorry if I sound pedantic, but I know there's a version of StarForce that can allow the game to play without the disc.

12-27-08, 05:16 PM	#3
MrCynical Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've found out from a Gamespot thread that the 1.4b/nocd (included in the Focus version) does indeed prevent Starforce from being installed if the game is not run before the patch is setup. Since the Focus DVD installs the prepatched version, that isn't an issue for me so I've ordered one.

12-28-08, 08:18 AM	#7
timbob Watch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bedford, UK. Posts: 25 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	That Amazon.co.uk one seems to be the way forward. Neither Direct2Drive or Steam have SH3 for download on their UK sites - it's only available on the US online stores.

12-28-08, 08:18 PM	#8
Wildhawke11 Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK England Posts: 264 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	I am now using the Focus UK version its patched to 1.4 - No SF no CD needed - perfect