Can I run RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 on my MacBook Pro?

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Can I run RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 on my MacBook Pro?

Hi everyone!

RollerCoaster Tycoon was one of my favourite games when I was a PC user. Now I'm a Mac user I wanna play it on my MacBook Pro 13'' (early 2011).

After a little Google search I found out that Aspyr release a Intel version of RTC 3, and I was excited about it, but I noticed that on Aspyr page there's a note saying: "Intel integrated video chipsets are not supported" (here: http://www.aspyr.com/games/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-platinum). Does this means that I can't play RollerCoaster Tycoon on my MacBook Pro? If I search other sites, I see that people run RTC 3 on Intel HD 3000. I'm confused...

I really want to play this game my beloved Mac, but I'm not spending $49,99 for a game I can't even play! Please help me!

My MacBook Pro tech specs:

- Intel Core i7 2,7 GHz

- 4GB RAM

- Lion 10.7.4

- Intel HD Graphics 3000 384MB

Oh, and sorry for the bad english...

Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Jun 26, 2012 6:09 PM

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vea1083

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Jun 26, 2012 6:21 PM in response to J.Rod19

In all honesty, I think you should contact the developer of the game directly. Check the developer's webpage "Contact Us" section.

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Phil234

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Jun 26, 2012 6:23 PM in response to J.Rod19

If you downgrade to Snow Leapard you can. It has X11 installed on it which allows you to run power PC applications. I only know this because I used to play that game until I upgraded to Lion 😟

The good news is your machine is powerful enouph to run a VM with windows installed on it. Then just buy the game for Windows and play it on the VM.

http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/overview.html

http://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/

Parallels is another solution, I hear its very user friendly

or do boot camp. The VM is better though 🙂

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J.Rod19 Author

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Jun 28, 2012 11:18 AM in response to J.Rod19

Thank you both! I contacted Aspyr Support and they say that RTC 3 run well on Intel HD 3000! 😁 My problem is finally solved and I'm gonna buy this game!

Again, thank you ^^

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Apr 3, 2013 11:44 AM in response to J.Rod19

I've noticed i am suffering the same dilemma! I already have RCT3 from a previous PC. However, i really really want to play this on my Mac and can not for the life of me figure out how to play it, Don't suppose you can help me please? 😐

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