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Games are (mostly) either written for the Windows operating system or Mac OS X. A game written for Windows will not work on a computer running Mac OS X and vice versa. Same games have both versions on the same disc, some come as either Mac or Windows versions. Macs can also run the Windows operating system and so can play games written for Windows once it is installed. There are software emulators such as Cross Over Games (See links below) which will work with some, but not all games. Steam also increasingly provide games for both Windows and Mac computers.
Games will require a particular operating system to work. If the game is written for the Windows operating system then it will need Windows to be installed on the Mac for it to work. Specific Mac games are written for Mac OS X and will be labelled as such. That said it is possible to play some Windows games on a Mac without having Windows installed using CrossOver Games (See links below) which emulates the parts of Windows needed to play the game. This does not work for all games and may not work well for some games.
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How can you get a PC game to work on Mac?
To play a PC game on a Mac you can either buy a Mac version of the game, Install Windows on your Mac and play the game under Windows instead of Mac OS X or use Cross Over software (see link below).
If you burn a disc of a game you can only play on a PC can you play the disc on mac?
key phrase "game you can ONLY play on a pc" this implies you need a PC.
Can you play Sims2 on the computer?
Yes, there is a version of the game for PC and Mac.
Can NBA 2k11 for PC work on mac?
The NBA 2k11 for PC game requires the Windows operating system. Therefore Windows will need to be running on the Mac to play the game.
How do you play mac CD game on HP computer?
There is a software program called Conversions that will let you play Mac files on a PC, and vice-versa. It'll convert and play any Mac file on a regular PC. ---- you can't
Do you need steam to play portal 2?
If you want to play the game on a PC or a Mac, yes.
Can you play the same multiplayer game together on Windows and Mac?
Yes, it's possible to play multiplayer games between a Mac and PC. It depends on what game and how you decide to do it.
How do you get to play the game Angry Birds on your computer?
It is available on: the Mac App Store (Mac) the Chrome Web Store (Mac & PC)
Can PC games be used on an apple OS x?
Sadly, it is no possible. PC games are made only for PC. You must buy the Mac version of your game to play it on the mac.
Can you play supreme commander for PC on a mac?
No, you can't. You can probably find a mac version of the same game though or install Windows on your Mac.
Can PC and mac play on the same servers in Starcraft 2?
yes... there are no restrictions if you play on a Mac or PC
Can mac call of duty 4 play on-line with Xbox live?
Yes just log on to Xbox live. LOL No you can not put a Xbox 360 game in your PC or MAC and play it. You can not go on Xbox live to play them. The game discs do not work in other platforms and they can not play against each other because they are different. The PC games can not play the Mac games either. The game title is not what is important, a game is must be designed for the device that is using it.
