This release contains previously mentioned Downtown track, and as well includes several gameplay tweaks, improved controls and graphics compatibility.
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Juiced Demo - README FILE - 06 April 2005
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Welcome to the demo of Juiced, this file contains
information on installing and playing Juiced on your PC.
CONTENTS
1) Installation
2) How to Play
3) System Requirements
4) Compatibility
5) Known Issues
6) Technical Support
7) Credits
8) Acknowledgements
9) Legal Documentation
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1) Installation
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a) Juice demo, install from installer.
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2) How to Play
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Default keyboard controls.
ESC - Pause
V - Change view
Right shift - Nitro
Left - Steer left
Right - Steer right
END - Reverse
Enter - Select
B - Handbrake
SPACE - Rear view
Up - Throttle
Down - Brake
M+N - Pan exterior view
H - Horn
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3) System Requirements
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MINIMUM
933Mhz CPU
Directx 9.0c or better
3D accelerated DirectX9c compatible video card
NVIDIA GeForce2 or better
ATI 8500 32 MB or better
Intel 915G integrated graphics or better
Matrox Parhelia
256 Megabytes of RAM
2.6 GB free hard drive space
(additional space required for Windows swap-file and
DirectX 9.0c installation)
8x CD-ROM drive
Directx 9.0c Compatible Sound Card
MS compatible mouse
Keyboard
RECOMMENDED
2.8 Ghz CPU
Directx 9.0c or better
3D accelerated GeForceFX 6800, ATI Radeon 9800 or better DirectX9
compatible video card
512 Megabytes of RAM
2.6 GB free hard drive space
(additional space required for Windows swap-file and
DirectX 9.0c installation)
16x CD-ROM drive
Directx 9.0c Compatible Sound Card
MS compatible mouse
Keyboard
Not Supported:
Windows 95
Directx9.0b and previous versions.
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4) Compatibility
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It is very important that you install the latest drivers
for your card before running Juiced as
there are known problems with older drivers.
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You can download current drivers from the manufacturer websites:
nVidia - Nvidia.com
ATI - Ati.com
Matrox - Matrox.com
To download drivers for your laptop or notebook, visit the website
of the manufacturer of your computer.
PERIPHERALS
Juiced should be compatible with Directinput compatible devices.
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5) Known Issues
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DirectX9C is required to play the Juiced demo
The latest version of DirectX can be downloaded from:
www.microsoft.com\directx
Juiced requires DirectX 9c. Previous versions of DirectX are not supported.
Video:
Check system specification and close down all background applications.
It is highly recommended to go to your video card manufacturer's website and
download updated drivers for your card.
Some drivers have been seen to have shader specific problems, you experience
graphical issues with the latest drivers, try scaling back the shaders using
the option found in the troubleshooter tab of JuicedConfig
If you are experiencing flickering 'z-fighting', or lighting issues we
recommend using 32 bit screen modes from JuicedConfig.
Widescreen option in JuicedConfig will correct the aspect ratio for widescreen
displays.
Juiced has a number of different material techniques to take advantage of
various graphic hardware capabilities, be aware, using graphics hardware not
capable of running shaders, Geforce2/4MX for example, or using the
troubleshooting no shaders option will give minimal quality inferior
rendering.
Juiced is known to be incompatible with older graphics cards such as ATI
7200/7500 and SiS Xabre 400
Sound:
If you experience problems, it is highly recommended that you to go to your
sound card manufacturer's website and download updated drivers for your card.
Some drivers have exhibited problems, if you experience issues relating to
audio and performance latest drivers, try using troubleshooting options found
in the troubleshooter tab of JuicedConfig, such as unticking 'Hardware
mixing'.
Input:
If you experience problems please check you have the latest drivers for your
device.
Some systems have been seen to experience problems selecting the controller
options, if your system fails to show a DirectInput controller configuration
box when you select this option please run the dInputFix.bat found in your
installation directory.
Some issues have been noted with pedal set-up when using steering wheel
devices, such as the Logitech Momo Wheel, please check your 'Pedals reported as
Combined' option is ticked for these devices. This option will be found in your
control panel.
Steering wheel option found in game options should be switched to yes for use
with a steering wheel only.
General:
If you encounter virtual memory errors while loading Juiced you will need to
clear some more free space on your hard drive.
Choppy video play back particularly on older systems, maybe due to a fragmented
hard drive, consider using Disk Defragmenter.
It is strongly recommended that you close all applications before installing
and running Juiced. You can use your task manager to close down unwanted
applications.
Improving Game play Performance
If you are experiencing low performance you should...
- Make sure your system has enough resources free, shut down all other
applications.
- Run JuicedConfig and switch antialiasing to level 0
- Make sure you have the latest video card drivers for your graphics
card.
- Run JuicedConfig and reduce the video mode to a less demanding setting
e.g. 640*480*16.
- Use the graphics options in game to reduce track detail to minimum.
- Use the shaders tab in JuicedConfig to limit the more sophisticated
shaders, setting to shader 1.0 will boost overall performance on some graphics
cards.
- Turn off effect options such as motion blur and depth of field.
- Unticking the 'Hardware mixing' option in JuicedConfig troubleshooter
tab, which can improve performance on some audio cards.
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6) Technical Support
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If you are experiencing technical problems with this game,
please contact your local THQ technical support department
from the list below.
U.S. SUPPORT
If you're unable to resolve your problem with the information
found in the "Read Me" file, please contact THQ for assistance.
THQ Customer Service Department
818-880-0456
Thq.com
Live Customer Service Representatives are available to help
you Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm PST, or you can use
our automated systems by phone or on the web 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.
Your 5-digit Product Code is located in the back of the manual.
Please have this number ready when you contact Customer Service.
EUROPEAN SUPPORT
Telephone
+44 (0) 870 608 0047
(national/international call rates apply)
Mon - Fri 08:00 to 19:00 GMT
Sat - 09:00 to 17:00 GMT
Online
Thq.co.uk and click on Support.
For us to be able to help you better, please try to be at your
computer screen with the computer switched on and details of
your computer's specifications to hand.
AUSTRALIA
Technical support and Games Hotline: 1902 222 448
(Calls cost $1.80 +GST per minute - higher from mobile/public phones)
or email:
feedbackaustralia@thq.com
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Related Web Sites
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www.THQ.com
www.juicegames.com
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7) Credits
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Juiced by Juice Games Limited.
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8) Legal Documentation
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Juiced uses Bink Video Technology.
Copyright © 1997-2004 by RAD Game Tools, Inc.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
