How to Play Windows Games on a Mac

For years, Mac users have gotten the short end of the stick when it comes to games, while PC users seem to get all the best ones. Mac users were lucky if the really good PC games were ever even made available to them. Now, all of that has changed. With a few simple programs and a recent Intel based Mac, you can play PC games like a regular PC gamer.

Things You'll Need

• An Intel-based iMac or MacBook Pro
• Boot Camp
• Windows XP

Instructions

1. Download the program Boot Camp. It allows you to install and run Windows on your Intel-based Mac.

2. Install Boot Camp onto your Mac.

3. Install Windows XP onto your Mac.

4. Restart your Mac using Windows XP. Since you are now running Windows, you can install any Windows software onto your Mac.

5. Install a PC game onto your Mac.

6. Play the game on your Mac.

Tips & Warnings

• For the best performance, upgrade to a the highest quality graphics card you can get.

Resources

• Bootcamp on Apple.com