Windows Vista games on a laptop vs. desktop

Had addressed a question to this newsgroup about the questionable
performance of some older games (Myst III Exile) on a laptop using Windows
Vista computer. While some information I received in answer to my question
was at least trying to help, the actual answer came through the technical
people who produced the game. Simply put, I was told the video cards in
laptops at just not supported as they are in a desktop, so with a laptop,
even upgrading the software itself, is a hit and miss situation. That leads
me to another question.

The new games that are specially made for Windows Vista, will there be a
difference in performance between the same game on a laptop vs. a desktop?

Thanks,
John

Yes there will, it depends on the laptop and the hardware it has as to how
well it will perform for gaming.

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"John Sisker" <> wrote in message
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> Had addressed a question to this newsgroup about the questionable
> performance of some older games (Myst III Exile) on a laptop using Windows
> Vista computer. While some information I received in answer to my question
> was at least trying to help, the actual answer came through the technical
> people who produced the game. Simply put, I was told the video cards in
> laptops at just not supported as they are in a desktop, so with a laptop,
> even upgrading the software itself, is a hit and miss situation. That
> leads me to another question.
>
> The new games that are specially made for Windows Vista, will there be a
> difference in performance between the same game on a laptop vs. a desktop?
>
> Thanks,
> John

Thanks for the information. I'm beginning to understand the differences
between a laptop and a desktop as far as games are concerned - even if both
using Vista. Likewise, I have a lot of older games originally designed for
Windows 95/98/XP, when I had another computer, thinking I could get some of
them to run on my new Vista laptop. It did not quite turn out the way. From
what others have said, I now understand why.

However, there is actually a bright note to all this. I have a Playstation 3
as well, which also plays Playstation 1 & 2 games. I guess I better just
stick to that, instead of trying to rely on a laptop for games. Besides,
games would no-doubt be better than even on a desktop, since the Playstation
is designed for mostly just games. In addition, the Playstation 3 can play
any DVD, HD and even the newer technology of Blue-Ray. I can probably get
some of the older PC games that I still like in the Playstation format, and
maybe even at some pretty good prices.

I guess I'll just have to use the laptop for browsing the internet, writing
texts and email, and light applications.

Thanks,
John




"David B." <> wrote in message
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> Yes there will, it depends on the laptop and the hardware it has as to how
> well it will perform for gaming.
>
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> "John Sisker" <> wrote in message
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>> Had addressed a question to this newsgroup about the questionable
>> performance of some older games (Myst III Exile) on a laptop using
>> Windows Vista computer. While some information I received in answer to my
>> question was at least trying to help, the actual answer came through the
>> technical people who produced the game. Simply put, I was told the video
>> cards in laptops at just not supported as they are in a desktop, so with
>> a laptop, even upgrading the software itself, is a hit and miss
>> situation. That leads me to another question.
>>
>> The new games that are specially made for Windows Vista, will there be a
>> difference in performance between the same game on a laptop vs. a
>> desktop?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> John
>

Unless you want to shell out big $$ for a laptop capable of gaming, but you
run into problems down the road when you need a more powerful graphics
chipset to run the latest games, you'll likely need to replace the laptop.

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"John Sisker" <> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the information. I'm beginning to understand the differences
> between a laptop and a desktop as far as games are concerned - even if
> both using Vista. Likewise, I have a lot of older games originally
> designed for Windows 95/98/XP, when I had another computer, thinking I
> could get some of them to run on my new Vista laptop. It did not quite
> turn out the way. From what others have said, I now understand why.
>
> However, there is actually a bright note to all this. I have a Playstation
> 3 as well, which also plays Playstation 1 & 2 games. I guess I better just
> stick to that, instead of trying to rely on a laptop for games. Besides,
> games would no-doubt be better than even on a desktop, since the
> Playstation is designed for mostly just games. In addition, the
> Playstation 3 can play any DVD, HD and even the newer technology of
> Blue-Ray. I can probably get some of the older PC games that I still like
> in the Playstation format, and maybe even at some pretty good prices.
>
> I guess I'll just have to use the laptop for browsing the internet,
> writing texts and email, and light applications.
>
> Thanks,
> John
>
>
>
>
> "David B." <> wrote in message
> news:e%...
>> Yes there will, it depends on the laptop and the hardware it has as to
>> how well it will perform for gaming.
>>
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>>
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>> Crosspost, do not multipost http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>> How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>> __________________________________________________ _______________________________
>>
>>
>> "John Sisker" <> wrote in message
>> news:6I-...
>>> Had addressed a question to this newsgroup about the questionable
>>> performance of some older games (Myst III Exile) on a laptop using
>>> Windows Vista computer. While some information I received in answer to
>>> my question was at least trying to help, the actual answer came through
>>> the technical people who produced the game. Simply put, I was told the
>>> video cards in laptops at just not supported as they are in a desktop,
>>> so with a laptop, even upgrading the software itself, is a hit and miss
>>> situation. That leads me to another question.
>>>
>>> The new games that are specially made for Windows Vista, will there be a
>>> difference in performance between the same game on a laptop vs. a
>>> desktop?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> John
>>
>