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    Windows 98 gaming.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by TSE, Sep 4, 2011.

  1. TSE

    TSE Notebook Deity

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    So I have a MacBook Pro current generation high end.

    I just want to know... virtual-machine wise or ANYTHING, is there anyway to play old Windows 98 Games that won't run on Windows 7? Or am I better off just buying an old Windows 98 PC?
     
    TSE, Sep 4, 2011
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  2. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    DEagleson, Sep 4, 2011
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  3. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    VMware player with a 98 VM will work fine as long as the game doesn't require 3d hardware acceleration. I have a couple of games that will only play in 98, and I'm happy to say they play perfectly. :)
     
    talin, Sep 5, 2011
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    408Cali Notebook Consultant

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    I lol'd when I saw this thread title.

    Yeah virtualbox.
     
    408Cali, Sep 5, 2011
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