Is it ok to play GTA IV on Mac Air?

This is incorrect. There are many ways to play windows games on Apple Silicon.

I use an app called Whiskey that is based on wine, but here are some other options courtesy of chatGPT.

1. CrossOver: CrossOver, based on Wine, is a software that allows you to run Windows applications directly on macOS without needing a Windows license. It translates Windows API calls to macOS API calls on the fly. However, not all games may work perfectly, and performance can vary.
2. Virtualization Software (like Parallels Desktop): Virtualization software allows you to run a virtual Windows machine on your Mac. Parallels Desktop has released versions compatible with Apple Silicon Macs. This method usually offers better compatibility than CrossOver but might still struggle with demanding games in terms of performance.
3. Cloud Gaming Services (like GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Gaming): Cloud gaming services allow you to stream games from powerful servers over the internet. This method doesn't require running the game locally on your Mac, thus bypassing compatibility issues. However, it requires a stable and fast internet connection.

bumbleben0 wrote:

As shown in the provided screenshot, MacBook Air does not support Grand Theft Auto IV, since you cannot install Windows 10 on a Mac with Apple Silicon.

You can install Windows 11 for ARM inside a Parallels or VMware Fusion virtual machine.

But running a high-end game compiled for Windows/Intel PCs, inside an emulation/translation environment, inside an ARM version of Windows that itself is running inside a virtual machine, is not likely to be a pleasant experience.

If it even works at all.

As shown in the provided screenshot, MacBook Air does not support Grand Theft Auto IV, since you cannot install Windows 10 on a Mac with Apple Silicon.

That's really unfortunate

How smoothly does steam software run on Macbook Air M2?