games now say xp not supported????

[Bizzman]

wtf is that about windows xp will always be the best and smoothest and fastest and now games such as just cause 2 say xp unsupported anyone else still use xp?

[Curtis@HeroesofTalon]

I still use XP but I just watch the specs for newer games before buying them, I don't see the point in changing OS at this point because I'm getting a new PC soon.

[Multilogic]

some games only support directx 10, and xp does not, so they only run on win7/vista and later

[tmwfte]

Welcome to 2012. Don't let advances in technology smack you in the face. Windows is now 3 builds past Windows XP.

Just Cause 2 requires Direct X 10. Windows XP does not natively support Direct X 10, therefore, the game won't run on Windows XP. At least the page warns you and you don't have to find out for yourself when you buy the game and find out that it won't work.

[Bizzman]

yer me too mine is a bit outdated now but even so id still like to stick to xp but it seems there is no point now

[Curtis@HeroesofTalon]

Originally posted by Bizzman90:

yer me too mine is a bit outdated now but even so id still like to stick to xp but it seems there is no point now

The only reason I've not invested in 7 yet is because some of my Hardware won't support it aparantally. (This was a line from the guy at the PC shop)

[Bizzman]

thats true tm im thinking now its time to upgrade well when i build my new pc that is lol so what windows 7 is the way to go?

[Curtis@HeroesofTalon]

Originally posted by Bizzman90:

thats true tm im thinking now its time to upgrade well when i build my new pc that is lol so what windows 7 is the way to go?

I'd say so since 8 is basically brand new. (Plus I prefer a desktop.)

[Bizzman]

I'd say so since 8 is basically brand new. (Plus I prefer a desktop.) [/quote]

yer i mean i have heard windows 8 is ♥♥♥♥♥ crap for games but 7 is nice but as i sed i havent upgraded since xp came out lol

[Curtis@HeroesofTalon]

Originally posted by Bizzman90:

I'd say so since 8 is basically brand new. (Plus I prefer a desktop.)

yer i mean i have heard windows 8 is ♥♥♥♥♥ crap for games but 7 is nice but as i sed i havent upgraded since xp came out lol [/quote]

I've changed my processor and graphics card but thats it, I still have most of my original stuff from about five years ago.

[ChrisW]

Not supported does not mean it will not run. It means they will not provide support. If it does not work, don't bother the developers.

[Curtis@HeroesofTalon]

Originally posted by ChrisW:

Not supported does not mean it will not run. It means they will not provide support. If it does not work, don't bother the developers.

Its still not best to take a gamble though, I'd prefer to spend money on a game which I know will run as opposed to something with a 50/50 chance of working.

[Bizzman]

all true im deffo goin for 7 gunna spend about 600 on new pc should be cool ...... LONG LIVE XP

[Curtis@HeroesofTalon]

Originally posted by Bizzman90:

all true im deffo goin for 7 gunna spend about 600 on new pc should be cool ...... LONG LIVE XP

It may have had its day, but XP is still the best OS in my eyes.

[Bizzman]

agreed how much u spending on ur pc?

[Curtis@HeroesofTalon]

Originally posted by Bizzman90:

agreed how much u spending on ur pc?

Over £1000.