If Sonic Generations crashes, Sonic Generations will not start, Sonic Generations not installing, there are no controls in Sonic Generations, no sound in game, errors happen in Sonic Generations – we offer you the most common ways to solve these problems.
- Sonic Generations Controller Not Working Xbox One
- Sonic Generations Controller Not Working Windows 10
When you’re super sonic racing, there’s no time to look around! Before Sonic decided he needed a car to speed around a race-track, he was racing his friends on foot in Sonic R. Originally released for the Sega Saturn console, Sonic R has bright, colourful graphics and bold blue skies, along with a very memorable euro-pop style soundtrack by Sega fan favourite Richard Jacques.
Be sure to update your graphics card drivers and other software
- Sonic Generations controller config options not saving Just recently I've been having problems with the config menu. It's not saving any of the controller options no matter what I do!
- Add it back and your mods should work. P/S: I have come across another solution, but do note you should only do this if you already did the method above but still DOESN'T work. Locate your 'cpkredir.dll' in your game's root directory folder, delete it, then open HedgeModManager and re-install the mod loader.
- Sonic Generations controller config options not saving. Nothing I've tried is working (deleting PlayerConfig, uninstalling, several other things) 4 comments.
Before letting out all of your bad feelings toward development team, do not forget to go to the official website of your graphics card manufacturer and download the latest drivers. There are often specially prepared optimized drivers for specific game. You can also try to install a past versions of the driver if the problem is not solved by installing the current version. It is important to remember that only the final version of the video card driver must be loaded – try not to use the beta version, since they can have some terrible bugs.
Do not also forget that for good game operation you may need to install the latest version DirectX, which can be found and downloaded from official Microsoft website.
Sonic Generations not starting
Many of the problems with games launching happen because of improper installation. Check, if there was any error during installation, try deleting the game and run the installer again, but before install don’t forget to disable antivirus – it may often mistakenly delete files during installation process. It is also important to remember that the path to the folder with a game should contain only Latin characters and numbers.
You also have to check whether there is enough space on the HDD for installation. You can also try to run the game as an administrator in compatibility mode with different versions of Windows.
Sonic Generations crashes. Low FPS. Friezes. Hangs
Your first solution to this problem install new drivers for a video card. This action can drastically rise game FPS. Also, check the CPU and memory utilization in the Task Manager (opened by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + ESCAPE). If before starting the game you can see that some process consumes too many resources - turn off the program or simply remove this process from Task Manager.
Next, go to the graphics settings in the game. First – turn off anti-aliasing and try to lower the setting, responsible for post-processing. Many of them consume a lot of resources and switching them off will greatly enhance the performance, and not greatly affect the quality of the picture.
Sonic Generations crashes to the desktop
If Sonic Generations often crashes to the desktop, try to reduce quality of the graphics. It is possible that your PC just does not have enough performance and the game may not work correctly. Also, it is worth to check out for updates - most of today's games have the automatic patches installation system on startup if internet connection is available. Check to see whether this option is turned off in the settings and switch it on if necessary.
Black of black screen in the Sonic Generations
The most common issue with black screen is a problem with your GPU. Check to see if your video card meets the minimum requirements and install the latest drivers. Sometimes a black screen is the result of a lack of CPU performance.
If everything is fine with your hardware and it satisfies the minimum requirements, try to switch to another window (ALT + TAB), and then return to the game screen.
Sonic Generations is not installed. Installation hangs
First of all, check that you have enough space on the HDD for installation. Remember that to work properly installer requires the declared volume of space, plus 1-2 GB of additional free space on the system drive. In general, remember this rule – you must always have at least 2 gigabytes of free space on your system drive (usually it’s disk C) for temporary files. Otherwise, the games and the other software may not work correctly or even refuse to start.
Problems with the installation may also be due to the lack of an internet connection or it’s instability. Also, do not forget to stop the antivirus for the time game installation – sometimes it interferes with the correct file copy, or delete files by mistake, mistakenly believing they are viruses.
Saves not working in Sonic Generations
By analogy with the previous solution, check for free space on HDD - both on where the game is installed, and the system drive. Often your saves are stored in a folder of documents, which is separate from the game itself.
Controls not working in Sonic Generations
Sometimes the controls in game do not work because of the simultaneous connection of multiple input devices. Try disabling gamepad, or, if for some reason, you have two connected keyboards or mouses, leave only one pair of devices. If your gamepad does not work, remember - the games usually officially support only native Xbox controllers. If your controller is defined in system differently - try using software that emulates the Xbox gamepad (eg, x360ce - step by step manual can be found here).
No sound in Sonic Generations
Check if the sound works in other programs. Then check to see if the sound is turned off in the settings of the game, and whether there is correct audio playback device selected, which is connected your speakers or headset. After this check volumes in system mixer, it can also be turned off there.
If you are using an external audio card - check for new drivers at the manufacturer's website.
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Publishers | |
| Engines | |
| Sega NN Graphics Library[1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 17, 2006 |
| Reception | |
| IGDB | 70 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing |
| Vehicles | Hovercraft, Motorcycle |
| Art styles | Anime, Cartoon |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Sonic the Hedgehog |
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Sonic CD (1996) | 1996 |
| Sonic's Schoolhouse | 1996 |
| Sonic 3D Blast | 1997 |
| Sonic & Knuckles Collection | 1997 |
| Sonic R (1998) | 1998 |
| Sonic R (2004) | 2004 |
| Sonic Adventure (series) | |
| Sonic Heroes | 2004 |
| Sonic Mega Collection Plus | 2006 |
| Sonic Riders | 2006 |
| Sonic Racing (series) | |
| Sonic 3D Blast (2010) | 2010 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog | 2010 |
| Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine | 2010 |
| Sonic Spinball | 2010 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | 2011 |
| Sonic 3 & Knuckles | 2011 |
| Sonic Generations | 2011 |
| Sonic CD (2012) | 2012 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I | 2012 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II | 2012 |
| Sonic Dash | 2014 |
| Sonic Lost World | 2015 |
| Sonic Mania | 2017 |
| Sonic Forces | 2017 |
|
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM no longer functions properly on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- No in-game quit option. Must use Alt+F4 to quit.
- 3-4 player modes from the console versions are absent on the PC version and can only be played with up to 2 players.
- Unfavorable to the console versions in many ways, including missing graphical elements (such as the heat wave effect in Egg Factory), characters' pupils being stationary in Story Mode cutscenes, FMV playback occasionally being choppy, and several in-game lines being excluded.
Availability[edit]
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1]. | |||
| Retail | Available in the 'Sonic PC Collection' bundle. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM no longer functions properly on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
Game data[edit]
Configuration file(s) location[edit]
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>SaveConfig.ini[Note 2] |
Save game data location[edit]
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>SaveGame Data##save.dat[Note 2] |
Video[edit]
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use Sonic Riders HD Resolution Patch or WSGF Widescreen Patch (has aspect ratio adjustments) | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Use Sonic Riders HD Resolution Patch or WSGF 21:9 Patch (has aspect ratio adjustments) | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Use Sonic Riders HD Resolution Patch or WSGF Widescreen Patch (has aspect ratio adjustments) | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Toggleable on/off. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | Optional 30, 15, and 10 FPS caps available. | ||
| 120+ FPS | Capped at 60 FPS. | ||
Field of view (FOV)[edit]
| Change FOV with Cheat Engine[citation needed] |
|---|
|
| Change FOV with hex edit[citation needed] |
|---|
Notes
|
Input[edit]
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | Launcher only works with Keyboard & Mouse. | |
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| Xbox button prompts |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| DualShock 4 controllers | Lacks native support. Use DS4Windows as a workaround. | |
|---|---|---|
| DualShock button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Connection modes | unknown | |
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | |
|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | |
| Haptic feedback | Despite a vibration option being available in the Options menu, it does not seem to work when enabled. |
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
External keyboard rebinding
Audio[edit]
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sliders for BGM and SE/VOICE available in the external launcher. | |
| Surround sound | Supports up to 7.1.[4] | |
| Subtitles | Limited to cutscenes in Story Mode only; cannot be disabled. Voiced dialogue during races, such as pre and post-race lines and play-by-play commentary, are not subtitled. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Spanish | Castilian. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian |
Network[edit]
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Versus The PC version supports 4 player gameplay like the console versions without issues. However, the developers decided to disallow 4 players in the game's menu code and did not implement reading of inputs for players 3 and 4 (their input data is still stored). Through hacking, playing 4 players is possible.[5] | |
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
| Asynchronous multiplayer | |||
Issues fixed[edit]
Sonic Generations Controller Not Working Xbox One
Occasional freezes during the loading screen[edit]
Update the d3dx9_25.dll file[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Other information[edit]
API[edit]
Sonic Generations Controller Not Working Windows 10
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
System requirements[edit]
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III or AMD equivalent running at 1.0 GHz or higher | Intel Pentium 4 running at 1.4 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Direct3D compatible video card 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
| Other | DirectSound-compatible sound card, Windows compatible keyboard and mouse | |
- Windows 98SE and ME also launch the game fine, but are not officially supported.
Notes
- ↑SafeDisc retail DRMdoes not work on Windows 10[2] and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
- ↑ 2.02.1When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑Verified by User:Sewer56lol on 2019-11-03
- Confirmed via checking file formats and embedded strings in executable:
nn Ver 1.18.43 Build:Sep 14 2006 15:08:29,SEGA NN Library for Direct G1.1
- Confirmed via checking file formats and embedded strings in executable:
- ↑Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2020-05-09
- Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.
- ↑Verified by User:Sewer56lol on 2019-11-03
- I will make a patch for this someday. [https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sonic-riders-pc-hacking-info.28359/#post-919475 Relevant forum post.)