Hello!
I wanted to ask if the newer Version of the Imac G3 (Graphite) is able to play pc games?
Like, if I wanted to play a Sims 2 DVD or CD Rom, would it have to say something like Mac DVD?
Does the Imac G3 play games which only say PC DVD?
Thanks!
Earlier Mac models
You would have to look for Mac applications compatible with the iMac G3 in question.
https://everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac_se_700.html
This model?
Always check the exact (minimum and recommended) system requirements. Both hardware (processor, memory, et cetera) and operating system version. The requirements should be on the box. Also, please note that a standard iMac G3 did not have a DVD optical drive.
There were a few emulators available for older Macintosh computers. For example, SoftWindows and Virtual PC. These could be used to run Windows programs on a Mac, possibly even some simple games, but would not be suitable for more demanding applications. If you want to run Windows games, use an appropriate real PC.
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Jan Hedlund wrote:
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Also, please note that a standard iMac G3 did not have a DVD optical drive.
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Also, please note that most iMac G3 models did not have a DVD optical drive.
Models with FireWire ports would allow an external optical drive to be connected.
The iMac G3 series all had PowerPC processors that use a different code than the Intel and AMD processors found in PCs at the time. If your graphite-colored G3 iMac has a 500 MHz processor, it's an iMac DV SE with a DVD-ROM drive. The Apple System Profiler will identify the optical drive installed in it. The "newer" graphite-colored G3 iMac with a 600 MHz processor had a 4x CD-RW optical drive.
Any games that your iMac could be capable of handling would be from 2001 or earlier.
Compatible games would include the "Mac OS" icon on the jewel case insert.
No it doesn't play them.
Imac G3 compatible games?
