games

							some computer equipment that you need to know in game play


A keyboard, mouse and joystick are all you need to play computer games. You can add headphones and
speakers to get sound. You can also go for driving wheels if you are playing racing games. You need the
latest version of the Windows operating system to install computer games on your computer. However,
game developers are trying to run computer games even on Mac and Linux operation systems. They are
coming up with versions compatible with Mac and Linux programs. Before installing computer games on
your PC, you have to make sure that your computer fulfills certain requirements to run the games
properly. Memory, hard drive space, Internet connection speed, operating system, CPU speed and video
card memory – all need to be in proper order so as to facilitate smooth and hassle-free installation of
computer games.



Computer games are available on dedicated game-console platforms, such as the Gamecube, Xbox and
PlayStation 2. Nevertheless, the most challenging aspect of computer games is to keep pace with the
ever-changing PC hardware market. New CPUs and graphics cards are coming up every day. The initial
versions of computer games require minimum hardware requirements. But the updated versions may
need a faster processor or improved graphics card. That’s why older PCs can’t run the latest computer
games at all. Computer games are trying hard to match you with the always-changing hardware
segment.



Another addition to the computer games is networked multiplayer systems through Internet or LAN
connections. They have become a necessity in racing games and other games that require real-time
strategy. Computer has come a long way from the era of Spacewar in 1960, when the games were only
text-based. However, with the introduction of the mouse, the text has been replaced with graphics.
Computer game developers are always trying to infuse some new features to make the games more
sophisticated.