Ovenall
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Hey all- I'm thinking about using Parallels when I get my new Mac:
http://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/
I use a Mac for business and want to be able to play various Windows-only RPGs. Bootcamp is a better option performance-wise, but I don't want to have to reboot every time I want to play. I freelance and like to take breaks from work on my Mac to play games and Parallels seems to be a decent answer. I want to be able to switch back and forth. Also, I want to play new and old-school RPGs (Drakensang 2, Risen 2, Baldurs Gate 2, etc.) mostly… I don't want to run a bunch of first person shooters, for example.
I've heard of Crossover Games as well, but even on their website it's explained some games work and some just don't. Plus, the process seems more convoluted to me and I don't know if I'd be able to install updates and patches or mods.
Has anyone used Parallels? Does it work well? I've read reviews, but obviously gaming tends to be only a small portion of reviews. Does it slow overall Mac performance quite a bit?
Please let me know what your experience using Parallels is. Thanks.
http://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/
I use a Mac for business and want to be able to play various Windows-only RPGs. Bootcamp is a better option performance-wise, but I don't want to have to reboot every time I want to play. I freelance and like to take breaks from work on my Mac to play games and Parallels seems to be a decent answer. I want to be able to switch back and forth. Also, I want to play new and old-school RPGs (Drakensang 2, Risen 2, Baldurs Gate 2, etc.) mostly… I don't want to run a bunch of first person shooters, for example.
I've heard of Crossover Games as well, but even on their website it's explained some games work and some just don't. Plus, the process seems more convoluted to me and I don't know if I'd be able to install updates and patches or mods.
Has anyone used Parallels? Does it work well? I've read reviews, but obviously gaming tends to be only a small portion of reviews. Does it slow overall Mac performance quite a bit?
Please let me know what your experience using Parallels is. Thanks.