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#1
September 29th, 2005, 04:44 PM
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| best option to play pc games in powerbook G4 Hey guys i'm new to the Mac world. i'm using a powerbook g4 , OS 10.4 i tried VPC but some(most) games won't work... Can you please give me some hints? Thanks in advance.  |
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#2
September 29th, 2005, 05:03 PM
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| There isn't a good solution to this problem. There is no "good" way to play PC games on a Macintosh. The only way to do it is emulation, and you've already tried the fastest emulator -- if that doesn't cut it, nothing will.
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#3
September 29th, 2005, 05:39 PM
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| I recommend getting a cheap PC capable of running the games that aren't available on the Mac. Of course, there aren't that many that aren't available for the Mac. Most of the new big name titles are coming out for the Mac as well as for the PC and consoles. Just search Apple's site for games or check out sites like MacGamer (http://macledge.com) for a list of available games out for the Mac.
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September 29th, 2005, 05:53 PM
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| thank you very much for the info. i was researching in the web and i read something about the Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection... have you used this application? |
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September 29th, 2005, 05:58 PM
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| Yes, I've used it -- but I don't think it would be suitable for gaming, even over a fast network connection. Basically Microsoft RDC allows you to "remote control" a Windows PC on your network (over the internet, local network, etc.). You'd still need a PC to control to use that software.
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#6
September 29th, 2005, 09:32 PM
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| Believe it or not, there are Mac games. I'm playing TrueCrime: Streets of LA right now. I last finished Splinter Cell (the original) which was brilliant. And if you have a powerful Mac, you could have a go at Doom 3. Or Sims 2. Or dozens of other top games. Or several crappy games if you're into that kind of thing. Don't think Virtual PC will turn your Powerbook into a PC. Not really. Doug
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#7
September 30th, 2005, 10:32 AM
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| thanks guys. the thing is that i only play the ea fifa soccer games... unfortunately they don't make it of mac. |
