Although I am absolute Apple Mac fanIt must be admitted that, Windows computers have always had the upper hand when it comes to compatibility with video gamesis one of the most popular platforms. However, we are seeing a slight turning point with the arrival of ARM chips.

A few years ago, Apple introduced the M1 chip, leaving Intel chips behind. This represented a significant change because they processors with different architecturesThe change in Apple has been very positive; it low-consumption, very powerful chips, and is supported by very good software tools that allow 99% of currently available applications to be run.

This change is now available on Windows It’s not all good news, however, with the arrival of Qualcomm’s first ARM chips. If the change in chips in Apple’s Macs has accelerated video games, the opposite appears to be happening in Windows. This could represent a change in trend for the future.

Windows ARM users complain: Most popular games don’t work on ARM PCs

As reported Wall Street JournalWindows PCs powered by Qualcomm’s ARM chips are incompatible with many popular games available for Microsoft’s operating system. The report says the problem is “widespread” It affects games like League of Legends and FortniteThis situation made many users unhappy.

Like macOS with Rosetta, the ARM version of Windows also has a technology. Convert x86 software to ARMso users can run applications and games that haven’t yet been updated to run natively on the new architecture. But it turns out that this technology, in addition to offering significantly reduced performance, also causing errors and crashesprevents most games from being played.

Apple now has the advantage

Apple does not have these problems on macOS. Little by little, The company is developing more powerful toolsWith the ability to convert Windows games to be compatible with M-series chips, we therefore have a real opportunity to turn the tide.

Apple showed this Apple Silicon chips are quite capable of running AAA titlesThe company is working with major studios to port games like Resident Evil and Assassin’s Creed to Mac Plus, and since iPhones and iPads use the same architecture, these games can also be compatible with Apple mobile devices without much effort.

Apple is investing heavily in video games and its Macs now have an advantage

Although Windows computers with ARM chips are new to the market and are in the minority, Apple clearly has an advantageThese types of chips are great for laptops because they consume less power, and now MacBooks are even better for gaming. Let’s hope Apple continues to bet on this market, it’s an opportunity not to be missed.

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