
I still use a keyboard for the classic games, so I can't recommend any particular software, but here are just a few: DS4Windows (for Dualshock 4), InputMapper, Pinnacle Game Profiler, and XPadder. In order to use a gamepad, you'll need a utility to map gamepad buttons to keyboard inputs.

Visit for the Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 multi patch, an essential update when installing the original game from CD. The Kins also has some great tips on running the classic games on newer systems. Visit for the latest community-made updates for Tomb Raider 3.

(Hurrah!) Follow the link above for downloads and complete list of fixes.ĭege's dgVoodoo Patch - Follow this link for the latest download and instructions. Sardoc's Ultimate Tomb Raider 3 and Lost Artefact Patch - Includes numerous bug and texture fixes, as well as an option to remove the green health crystals. See here for comparison screenshots and dowload links. It works on the CD installation, as well as the GOG and Steam games. This unofficial patch allows you to run Tomb Raider 2, 3 and 4 in three different aspect ratios: 16:9, 16:10 or 5:4 without the usual distortion. TR3 was designed for standard (4:3) aspect ratio monitors and TVs. See this page for help Installing The Lost Artifact on Windows 10 PCs. To run Tomb Raider 3 on a widescreen monitor without distortion, see patches, below. You should then be able to run the multi-patch for your Windows version without any difficulty. Then install the game while in Safe Mode and restart the system normally. If you receive a " DirectX setup failure" error while attempting to install the game or the installation program freezes without installing the game, try restarting your computer in Safe Mode (tap F8 during startup).

The GOG and Steam games are specificially designed for newer Windows systems, so you will not need the multi patch. These are part of the excellent tech support section at. Then download and run the appropriate Tomb Raider Multi Patch for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10.

The best and easiest fix is to first install the game as usual. So they will need a little tweaking to run smoothly on a computer with a newer version of Windows. TR3 and The Lost Artifact were designed to run under Windows 95/98/Me.
