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GPL - works fine using the 32 bit emulator built-in.
N2003 - works fine using 32 bit emulator.
TrackMania Sunrise - fails on launch due to copy protection.
GTR - fails on launch due to copy protection.
Silent Hunter 3 - fails on launch due to copy protection.
Rome Total War - works fine in 32 bit.

The copy protection issues are all to do with Star Force. However, Star Force say it is the developer who needs to update their software, as their protection software will work with Windows x64.

I’ll try to update this as and when I find out, this isn’t verified info though and I can only speak from what I know. Obviously I’m not just mentioning racing games…

If you intend to upgrade, do not use the facility offered by Microsoft of trading in your 32 bit version for your 64 bit version, because at this time you will need a 32 bit Windows XP installation if you intend to get use out of it. If you (like me) have a 64 bit capable chip and can’t wait to try it out (I can tell the difference just in the Windows environment), it costs $20 for the trial to be shipped to the UK, more info here.

I have just recieved notification from Thrustmaster/Guillemot that they will not be supporting Windows x64. So if you like to keep up to date with technology, don’t put any consideration into using TM/GM products to do it.

Logitech has already released their x64 drivers, for those of us using trial/trade versions of x64.

You expect some companies to maybe take a while to get around to releasing, you don’t expect a company to tell you they decided not to bother…

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From: thrustmaster-english@guillemotsupport.com
Date: May 11, 2005 6:27 AM
Subject: X64 Drivers
To: me

Dear Customer,

Unfortunately there will not be any 64bit drivers for this device, the company has decided not to create drivers for this Operating system.

Best Regards,
Hercules, Thrustmaster Technical support

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