

The company says 99.9% of Intel apps run successfully on Windows ARM, including resource-heavy titles like AutoCad. Specifically, the saving and reading of files have been improved, and games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive that didn't work in Parallels Desktop 17 now run correctly. Beforehand, this involved a sometimes complex process of installing Windows drivers and hoping the connection worked. Parallels Desktop 18 also provides improved USB 3.0 support, enabling connected webcams, video capture devices, and audio streaming devices.Ĭorel has also made it much better to run Intel (x86) apps through Windows 11 on ARM.

So, the question is: can I play an average PC game, or even a AAA title of the time, on MacBook Air, with 8 GB of RAM, in Windows 11 powered by Parallels?Īnd the answer is: YES, just go for it! I don’t promise that the game you want to play will work flawlessly, but it’s worth giving it a try! Claim a free 14-day trial of Parallels Desktop 17 and just give it a go.For example, it's now possible for a game controller connected to your Mac to work in a virtual Windows session. I’m not even talking about this-year’s MacBook Pro upgrade.

If not, there are many YouTube reviews to catch up on (* grin*).

I just hope that you already have this machine if you’re reading my post (or maybe planning to grab one). It’s been a year now since Apple released these computers, and there are hundreds of glowing articles and reviews about it, so I won’t comment on this. Well, not just “a” Mac, but on “the” Mac – the MacBook Air with Apple’s remarkable M1 chip (2020). So even though I am a Parallels® employee, I am also a gamer and want to share my gaming experience on a Mac. My cousin had an all-new NES console, and we, like millions of other kids, were so obsessed with it ( Battletoads tune playing in the head).Įver since, I have played video games, mainly PC, and don’t miss any new trending or noteworthy Steam releases. I’ve been playing computer games since I was six years old. A Guide for playing Windows games on a Mac
