This video compares an out-of-the-box installation of XWA to one with the XWAUP 1.6, Blue Max's Effects 1.1.3, Super Backdrops v2.1, and more!
(This supersedes the old Reshade shader mod used in the older videos below.)
(Roughly) recreating the Starfighter Assault on Fondor from the Star Wars Battlefront II Beta in X-Wing Alliance, using the old Reshader mod.
Visit https://xwaupgrade.com/ to download the upgrades!
The below instructions are left for reference, but are no longer needed once installing Blue Max's Effects from X-Wing Alliance Upgrade.
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If you have a device that uses a serial port, but your computer only has USB ports, you will need a Z-Tek USB to Serial Comm Port Driver to establish a connection. This is particularly common in industrial, medical, and technical fields, where older devices may still use serial ports.
Many Z-Tek adapters use counterfeit or older Prolific chipsets. Prolific’s official drivers (v3.8+ for Windows 10/11) will deliberately disable operation on counterfeit chips, showing "Code 10" or "Device cannot start." The correct driver choice depends on your chip version.
To ensure your device is secure and functional, prioritize these sources: Windows Update
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