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PC gamers who favor GTA IV will be happy to hear that Rockstar has recently released a patch today effectively fixing and updating several aspects of the game.

The bulk of the updates deal with newly added support for a wide range of different game controllers. Hell, you can even hook up your Xbox 360 controller and pretend your console gaming.

Full list of updates thanks to Joystiq below:

Graphics:
Added “Water Quality”, “Shadow Quality” and “Reflection Resolution” sliders in graphics menu.
Added “Definition” and “VSync” toggles in graphics menu.
Rendering optimizations.
VSync optimizations.
Nvidia 7000 series
Mirrors fixed

Fixes:
Direct input device support is now disabled by default and can only be enabled with the commandline: “-usedirectinput”
Supported Controllers:
Logitech Dual Action
Logitech RumblePad 2
Logitech Cordless RumblePad 2
Saitek P2500

Supported Wheels:
Note: Controls are unmapped, user must map controls using Manufacturer’s mapping software.
Logitech G25 Racing Wheel
Logitech Wingman Formula GP Wheel
Logitech MOMO Racing
MOMO Force
Driving Force Pro
Driving Force
Formula Force
Added Commandline “-notimefix” which will help some users who are experiencing the fast/slow gameplay issue after patch 1 was applied.
Fixed a bug that caused some users to experience endless looping audio effects after Patch 1 was applied.
Benchmark was disabling sounds after Patch 1 was applied, this is now fixed.

Crash Fixes:
Unable to load game fixed – For some users, a DOS window would open and close immediately upon Game Launch, GTA IV would never launch.
Hang on Initial Game Loading Screen fixed – Some users experienced Character Art Loading screens in an endless loop.
Certain causes of the RESC10 error have been fixed (Alt-Tab, change resolution). If you experience an RESC10 error, you must restart.
Certain Instances of the “GRAND THEFT AUTO IV has encountered a problem and needs to close” error have been fixed.

Video Editor:
Naming clips is now mandatory on Export

Multiplayer:
Legitimate players being kicked from Multiplayer matches has been fixed.

General:
Wireless 360 controllers not functioning – Triggers were full on/off, fixed.

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