Access All of Your Games in One Place
With Windows Vista, escaping to the world of gaming has never been easier. Whether you are a casual player or an enthusiast, the new Games Explorer in the Start menu makes it easy to access, play, and manage your favourite games. With all of your games in one location, you will spend less time installing and finding games, and more time enjoying them. And when you are buying new games, you'll know that the game will take full advantage of Windows Vista features if it displays the "Games for Windows" branding. You can also search for game information, bonus game content, and free downloads on the Games for Windows website.
Easy access to all of your games
In the past, when you installed a game on your PC, you often had to hunt around on your desktop or in the Start menu to find all of the icons related to the game. Or if you wanted to make changes to your gaming settings, you had to dig through the Control Panel options. No more - Windows Vista makes it easier with the new Games Explorer, located in your Start menu.
Spend less time looking for your games-and more time playing them. Find them all in the Games Explorer, right in your Start menu.
The Games Explorer displays thumbnail graphics with details about your games, such as last date played, and information provided by the game developer, including the names of the game publisher and developer with links to their respective websites, game genre and version, and game rating. Most installed games appear automatically in the Games Explorer , where you can change your gaming settings.
The Games Explorer displays thumbnail graphics and game details.
Let the games begin
When you start Games Explorer, you'll find that Windows Vista also comes with updated 3D versions of several classic games, including Solitaire and Minesweeper. In addition, Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate introduce several new games, such as Mahjong Titans and Chess Titans.
The 3D version of Chess Titans is included in Windows Vista Premium and Ultimate editions.
Play your old favourites
Got a favourite game you don't want to stop playing? The chances are very good that it works with Windows Vista already. Windows Vista is compatible with the vast majority of games that run on Windows XP. When you install one of these games on your Windows Vista-based PC, Windows Vista automatically adds the game to your Games Explorer.
Find new games
Ready for something new? When buying a new game, be sure to look for the Games for Windows brand on the box. This means that the game delivers the highest quality gaming experience possible on a Windows Vista-based PC. Games featuring the Games for Windows branding take advantage of the new gaming features in Windows Vista, including full support of the Games Explorer and Parental Controls, support for widescreen displays, and compatibility with Windows Media Center.
You can be sure that your game will take advantage of the new gaming features in Windows Vista when it bears the Games for Windows brand.
You can also find games on the Games for Windows website. With thousands of games to choose from, finding appropriate titles can be frustrating. The Games for Windows website simplifies the search process by enabling you to search for games by name, age group, and interests. Once you've found a game that interests you, you can get game details and download bonus game content. You can also read game reviews from users like yourself or add your own ratings for others to read. You can learn about the latest gaming PCs, play a free game, and see the top 10 games for Windows. You can also check out game demos, trailers, screenshots, and updates.
