The Force Unleashed PC requirements prompt trip to Tosche station
by Griffin McElroy 
{ Oct 23rd 2009 at 1:30PM } 
However, the game's minimum requirements, which are posted after the jump, do suggest you need something called a "3D Hardware Accelerator Card." Yeah, sure. Let us just hop in our time machine and we'll pick one up at the Future Best Buy.
Minimum System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2. Windows 7
- CPU Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 23.8 GB + 1 GB Swap File
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
- Video Card: 3D Hardware Accelerator Card Required – 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 256 MB Video Memory with Shader 3.0 support
- Video Card (ATI): Radeon HD 2900
- Video Card (Nvidia): Geforce 8800
- Media Required: 8X DVD-ROM drive
- Windows XP/Vista compatible mouse and keyboard or Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller
Recommended System Requirements
- Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 5200+
- 512 MB 3D Hardware Accelerator Card
- Video Card (ATI): Radeon HD 4870
- Video Card (Nvidia): Geforce 9800 GT
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
Supported Desktop Chipsets
- ATI RADEON HD 2900, 3850, 3870, 4850, 4870
- NVIDIA GEFORCE 8800, 9600, 9800, 260, 280
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Dr. Bradwart @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:35PM
That's actually some pretty impressive specs.
I'm rebuying it for the Ultimate Sith Edition content (I sold the original), but it'll be for PS3, not PC.
CJLopez @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:36PM
ok, thats some pretty heavy specs for yo game.
For real, not even mw2 will be requiering so much power to bring so much awesomes. better stick to consoles version people and let this one past by.
Did they used cryengine2 to make this port?????
Sonic @ Oct 23rd 2009 2:24PM
Its Aspyr what did you expect? They can't optimize a port if their life depended on it.
CJLopez @ Oct 23rd 2009 2:26PM
sorry, i'm not pretty fond of them so my knowledge about those devs is close to none, xDDDDDD
So, they cant do correct ports it seems
AirIntake @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:36PM
Whoa whoa, what kind of Darth Vader variant armour is that in the pic? In the movies, from start to finish, his armour never significantly changes.
Dr. Bradwart @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:37PM
That's not Vader, that's the armor for the Secret Apprentice on the Hoth level, exclusive to the Ultimate Sith Edition.
Stevetrop @ Oct 23rd 2009 2:24PM
He has on his winter wear. He has to stay warm
Geist @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:39PM
23 Gigs jesus christ.
Dr. Bradwart @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:42PM
Plus a 1GB swap file. I don't think I've ever seen a game list that.
Ballistic H @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:42PM
Dragon Age asks for 20GB.
Rodrigo @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:47PM
half of that is pure DRM-awesomeness!!!
Dr. Bradwart @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:50PM
The other half is a completely glitch-free experience! Right?
Jesus Christ (PSN: TroyPowers) @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:58PM
Yes?
Eh @ Oct 23rd 2009 2:24PM
Ive always thought the best way to combat piracy is to make games so ridiculously big that nobody would want to download it.
Preston @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:44PM
I was thinking those were pretty reasonable specs. . .until I saw the hdd space requirement. Screw that, I'll stick with the console versions.
Shagittarius @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:45PM
Nice, I'm sure the code is 100% optimized for the platform...
/do you really need me to say "sarcasm off"
Dr. Bradwart @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:46PM
Yes.
/sarcasm
capt_carl @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:47PM
The only reason I'd consider getting this game for PC is because the physics processing and calculations won't cause a slight pause as they do on the consoles. I have Force Unleashed on Xbox, and that was one annoyance I had with it. Those requirements are actually surprising, specifically that nearly 24gb hard disk space requirement. Looks like I'll need that terabyte drive sooner than I had anticipated.
killdash9 @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:50PM
Tachyon holophase relays are fairly cheap in aftermarket outlets, but they're fairly useless without a decent Heisenberg compensator, and those will run you a small fortune. Don't even get me started on the cost of a set of self-sealing stem bolts fully compatible with the relays. It's enough to make you want to reverse the polarity of the neutron flow.
Dr. Bradwart @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:51PM
Or, you could just make a unlicensed nuclear accelerator pack. Or buy Mr. Fusion.
killdash9 @ Oct 23rd 2009 2:26PM
Both of those are better with a Heisenberg compensator: it will actually be safe to cross the streams, and Mr. Fusion will make coffee. Win-win. No Kobayashi Maru.
PN04 @ Oct 23rd 2009 2:33PM
Samoflange.
ShadowOp @ Oct 26th 2009 1:43PM
usb coffee maker!
Papa Midnight @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:57PM
Holy Shit
macabrearts @ Oct 23rd 2009 2:15PM
yeah, this is the first game I've seen that my system can't run.
I've got a 2.4 Ghz processor, 4gigs RAM, and an 8500 GT... not bad, COD4 ran at full specs and 70+ fps, so why does this need these requirements?
Typheus @ Oct 24th 2009 7:07PM
It uses FORCE input technology. Extra processing power is required to properly convert from Midi-chlorian signals to digital. And of course to boost the effect of FORCE for those with little or no FORCE. Fully tested with VADER technology to ensure no one can use too much FORCE.
As for the armor: It could be a gift from Lord Vader to the apprentice.
Orion @ Oct 23rd 2009 1:59PM
When is the PS3 version of this coming out? I know one thing is only on the new disk, and the other is only DLC. I'd like both, so I guess I'm selling my current copy...
Andrew Timson @ Oct 24th 2009 6:11PM
One thing is only on the new disc, correct, but I thought the DLC was going to be on the new disc too.
sleepypersons @ Oct 23rd 2009 2:00PM
24GB is like 12 GB too much.
jsut @ Oct 23rd 2009 2:09PM
They'll blame poor sales on piracy.
tenor77 @ Oct 23rd 2009 2:17PM
Well played sir.
Well played
HighFiveJesus @ Oct 23rd 2009 3:20PM
How can a game this mediocre take up 23 gigabytes of space!?
also, this is too little too late. everyone knows the force unleashed was overhyped and unfinished.
CaramelZappa @ Oct 23rd 2009 2:16PM
2.4 GHz and an 8800 is MINIMUM? Jesus. 24gb? What a horribly hacked together port.
Matthew @ Oct 23rd 2009 2:20PM
seriously, how is an 8800GT ever a minimum? Most games still consider 6xxx series as a minimum spec.
Ad134 @ Oct 23rd 2009 2:18PM
Remember guys, this is Aspyr, the geniuses behind the PC ports of Guitar Hero 3, Aerosmith and World Tour. Minimum specs are absurdly high, and it won't run on them.
Hooray for lazy developers.
Doug @ Oct 23rd 2009 2:59PM
that headline is awesome.
Shimrra @ Oct 23rd 2009 3:07PM
If the controls are better on the PC I'll definitely bite.
Neuromancer @ Oct 23rd 2009 3:11PM
Uncle Owen, I know I'm on probation
I cleaned the droids, can I go to Tosche station?
I got a layaway on a power converter
But now you're treating me like a scruffy nerf herder
ComicShaman @ Oct 23rd 2009 3:39PM
System specs for this game should mention the requisite plexiglass shield for your monitor, since you will be trying to ram your forehead through the screen during the Star Destroyer crashing sequence.
Sourcerer @ Oct 23rd 2009 3:53PM
Wow that's really steep, but I suppose (aside from the HD Requirements) that the dual core+ and graphic requirement is related to the Havok meets euphoria meets the DMM bendy plants stuff. I remember watching the videos for the 360 version development and that's a lot of calculations going on!
It's probably why they didn't make it for PC to start, not enough horsepower to run it adequately. I remember once upon a time Doom 3 would bring a system to it's knees, but now it's a laugh as grandma's dell will play Doom 3 just fine. Even if it's not amazing when it first comes out it should be running better as hardware gets cheaper etc. Isn't a 9800 a budget card now anyway? it's like 120 bucks on Newegg... let's wait for the review mayhaps.
emperorzeroxx @ Oct 23rd 2009 3:56PM
lolz those specs are extremely laughable... futuristic lol, aah what a funny word.. none the less I am happy that I surpass the recommended requirements.. I've been looking forward to the pc release for a while.
ChomskyKnows @ Oct 23rd 2009 4:14PM
ja get me ma power converters boy?
Bobs @ Oct 23rd 2009 4:47PM
My PC is still in the ER from Crysis
Prestidigitator @ Oct 23rd 2009 5:11PM
Getting your 3d card at best buy? God that's a horrible future.
TRON.dll @ Oct 23rd 2009 6:02PM
I got my computer at Best Buy. Then I got one about 5 times more powerful and at a cheaper price at Micro Center less than a year later.
Altair @ Oct 24th 2009 10:14AM
Once you know, you Newegg.
IGLAW @ Oct 23rd 2009 5:37PM
Well those specs are imposing and I'm glad my future rig is up to the task, but more importantly...
I really wish you guys would get a proper editor to do your PC articles who at least PRETENDS to have some idea what they're talking about. This style is getting stupid.
fuzzynyanko @ Oct 23rd 2009 5:44PM
Wow. That is the first game that I found that recommended a Radeon 4870. It better be damned good at those specs
Cyanide @ Oct 23rd 2009 6:29PM
Well, we can rule out performance optimization as the reason for the PC release delay. Don't fool yourselves people, the game won't look any better on PC than it does on consoles. This is most likely going to be a bad port, with the spongey mouse response and graphical glitches common to any console game being released on PC for the sole purpose of milking a bit more money out of it.
Cube @ Oct 24th 2009 7:59AM
The writer of this article must be a fucking moron or a console noob.
3D Hardware Accelerator is a term that ahs been used since back when fucking 3dfx put out there "3D Hardware Accelerators" like in 1996. and it says it like it fucking is.
You are no longer using software 3d you are now using fucking hardware for 3d and it is being accelerated.
And 3d Hardware Accelerator is a fucking old ass obsolete term that os only printed on the bottom of lame ass boxes like this starwars games.
the new one Is GPU so I do not know what the fuck you are smoking with this travel to the future crap.
And as for this starwars game it sucked wake me when they make a new real jedi knigtht game on pc.