Ready when you are.
Anyone who plays games on their PC loves the seemingly limitless choices of games compatible with Windows. But finding and starting those games hasn't been that easy. Some games install into the Start menu. Other games put icons on the desktop. With Windows Vista, finding and playing the games you want is easier than ever before.
The Games Explorer, which is listed on the Start menu, provides a convenient list of all games currently installed on your PC.
Icons for each game provide easy access to the games and offer detailed information about each, such as a game's publisher and developer, which version of the game you own, when you last played, box cover art, and the release date, genre, and rating for each game. You can use this information to sort and organize your games in meaningful ways.
Easy access to games—and detailed game info.
Right-click a game's icon for easy access to a menu of play tasks (which can be customized by the game developer for each game) and any online options, such as linking to the game's website.
Using the Games Explorer command bar, you can easily access any game-related settings for your software or hardware. Settings include accessing the player community for each game; getting help, support, and important publisher updates; or easily adding or removing games.
Of course, you shouldn't forget about the games that are included with Windows. Windows Vista includes updated 3-D versions of several classic games, including Solitaire and Minesweeper. Also included is a new game designed just for kids called Purble Place.
In addition, Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate include two brand-new premium games, Mahjong Titans and Chess Titans.
Animation and 3-D graphics bring new life to chess.
Visit the Official Games For Windows website to stay on top of the latest in today's PC gaming world.
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