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CSI Unofficial FAQ (Last Updated November 6, 2017)

Note that all information in this FAQ is compiled by community moderators Jennifer and Vainamoinen. We check our facts thoroughly and have a lot of Telltale experience on our backs, but this is not an 'official' source, we're just volunteers!

Telltale began making games using the license with the original Las Vegas based series of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in 2006. The first two games in the series, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and CSI: Dark Motives were developed by 369 Interactive and published by Ubisoft. Telltale's first game in the series was CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder, which was a play on the fact that it was the third game in the series as well as the first game in the series to use 3D graphics.

Also note that Telltale only made CSI games for computers and consoles. Any game in the series for phones, handhelds, or tablet devices were developed by other companies.

CSI: Fatal Conspiracy FAQ

(1) What is CSI: Fatal Conspiracy?
CSI: Fatal Conspiracy is the fourth season by Telltale based on the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Like Telltale's other CSI games, although it was released as a retail product, it still follows the five episode format of Telltale's other seasons. This game corresponds with season ten of the television series and includes characters from that season, including the return of Sara Sidle.

(2) Were the original creators involved with the game?
As with Telltale's previous CSI games, some of the writers from the show were involved in the script and most of the cast of the show reprised their roles for the game.

(3) What is gameplay like?
This game was released before the cinematic story games such as The Walking Dead, so the gameplay doesn't consist of choices and consequences. The gameplay consists of investigating crime scenes, examining evidence, and talking to witnesses, in order to determine who committed the crime in each case.

(4) For which platforms is CSI: Fatal Conspiracy available?
It is available for PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii.

(5) Can I still purchase CSI: Fatal Conspiracy?
The retail versions are now out of print. It used to be available for digital download, but they were removed from that marketplace as well. The only way to purchase the game now is through the second hand market. Telltale never owned the distribution rights to the CSI games, as this series was published by Ubisoft, so this is out of their control.

(6) How many cases are there in CSI: Fatal Conspiracy?
There are five cases. The case titles are Flash Baked, Planting Evidence, Tapped Out, All Washed Up, and Boss Fight.

(7) Will CSI: Fatal Conspiracy be ported to other platforms?
The CSI games are Telltale's only games released under a traditional retail model, and as such Ubisoft is the company that determines which platforms the games are released. Since Ubisoft has since moved to a casual format for the CSI games, it's unlikely they'll port any of the older CSI games to other platforms.

CSI: Deadly Intent FAQ

(1) What is CSI: Deadly Intent?
CSI: Deadly Intent is the third season by Telltale based on the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Like Telltale's other CSI games, although it was released as a retail product, it still follows the five episode format of Telltale's other seasons. This game corresponds with season nine of the television series and includes characters from that season, such as Raymond Langston (played by Laurence Fishburne, who reprises his role in the game) and Riley Adams.

(2) Were the original creators involved with the game?
As with Telltale's previous CSI games, some of the writers from the show were involved in the script and most of the cast of the show reprised their roles for the game.

(3) What is gameplay like?
This game was released before the cinematic story games such as The Walking Dead, so the gameplay doesn't consist of choices and consequences. The gameplay consists of investigating crime scenes, examining evidence, and talking to witnesses, in order to determine who committed the crime in each case.

(4) For which platforms is CSI: Deadly Intent available?
It is available for PC, Xbox 360, and Wii.

(5) Isn't the game also available for the Nintendo DS?
No. That game is called CSI: Deadly Intent: The Hidden Cases. It is a completely different game that was created by a different company and has different cases.

(6) Can I still purchase CSI: Deadly Intent?
The retail versions are now out of print. It used to be available for digital download, but they were removed from that marketplace as well. The only way to purchase the game now is through the second hand market. Telltale never owned the distribution rights to the CSI games, as this series was published by Ubisoft, so this is out of their control.

(7) How many cases are there in CSI: Deadly Intent?
There are five cases. The case titles are Broken Hearted, Coulda Been a Contender, Last Gasp, Extinguished, and Crime Scene Impersonator.

(8) Will CSI: Deadly Intent be ported to other platforms?
The CSI games are Telltale's only games released under a traditional retail model, and as such Ubisoft is the company that determines which platforms the games are released. Since Ubisoft has since moved to a casual format for the CSI games, it's unlikely they'll port any of the older CSI games to other platforms.

CSI: Hard Evidence FAQ

(1) What is CSI: Hard Evidence?
CSI: Hard Evidence is the second season by Telltale based on the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Like Telltale's first CSI game, although it was released as a retail product, it still follows the five episode format of Telltale's other seasons. This game corresponds with season seven of the television series and includes characters from that season.

(2) Were the original creators involved with the game?
As with Telltale's first CSI game, some of the writers from the show were involved in the script and most of the cast of the show reprised their roles for the game.

(3) What is gameplay like?
This game was released before the cinematic story games such as The Walking Dead, so the gameplay doesn't consist of choices and consequences. The gameplay consists of investigating crime scenes, examining evidence, and talking to witnesses, in order to determine who committed the crime in each case.

(4) For which platforms is CSI: Hard Evidence available?
It is available for PC, Mac, Xbox 360, and Wii.

(5) Can I still purchase CSI: Hard Evidence?
The retail versions are now out of print. It used to be available for digital download, but they were removed from that marketplace as well. The only way to purchase the game now is through the second hand market. Telltale never owned the distribution rights to the CSI games, as this series was published by Ubisoft, so this is out of their control.

(6) How many cases are there in CSI: Hard Evidence?
There are five cases. The case titles are Burning For You, Double Down, Shock Rock, In Your Eyes, and The Peacemaker.

(7) Will CSI: Hard Evidence be ported to other platforms?
The CSI games are Telltale's only games released under a traditional retail model, and as such Ubisoft is the company that determines which platforms the games are released. Since Ubisoft has since moved to a casual format for the CSI games, it's unlikely they'll port any of the older CSI games to other platforms.

CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder FAQ

(1) What is CSI: Dimensions of Murder?
CSI: Dimensions of Murder is the first season by Telltale based on the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Although it was released as a retail product, it still follows the five episode format of Telltale's other seasons. This game corresponds with season six of the television series and includes characters from that season.

(2) Were the original creators involved with the game?
Some of the writers from the show were involved in the script and most of the cast of the show reprised their roles for the game.

(3) What is gameplay like?
This game was released before the cinematic story games such as The Walking Dead, so the gameplay doesn't consist of choices and consequences. The gameplay consists of investigating crime scenes, examining evidence, and talking to witnesses, in order to determine who committed the crime in each case.

(4) For which platforms is CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder available?
It is available for PC and PlayStation 2.

(5) What is the difference between the PC and PlayStation 2 versions?
Due to Sony's requirements at the time, the PlayStation 2 version has full 3D movement for investigation and was ported by the Ubisoft development studio in Sofia, Bulgaria. There is an extra case in the PlayStation 2 version, titled Rich Mom, Poor Mom. This is simply a retitled version of case two from CSI: Hard Evidence.

(6) Can I still purchase CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder?
It was never released for digital download, and the PlayStation 2 and PC versions are now out of print. The only way to purchase the game now is through the second hand market. Telltale never owned the distribution rights to the CSI games, as this series was published by Ubisoft, so this is out of their control.

(7) How many cases are there in CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder?
There are five cases. The case titles are Pictures at an Execution, First Person Shooter, Daddy's Girl, Rough Cut, and The Big White Lie. There is an extra case in the PlayStation 2 version, titled Rich Mom, Poor Mom. This is simply a retitled version of case two from CSI: Hard Evidence.

(8) Will CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder be ported to other platforms?
The CSI games are Telltale's only games released under a traditional retail model, and as such Ubisoft is the company that determines which platforms the games are released. Since Ubisoft has since moved to a casual format for the CSI games, it's unlikely they'll port any of the older CSI games to other platforms.