Is there a way I can install windows games without using Bootcamp?

[IanGroh]

And run it at full speed?
Thanks :)

[tersono]

No. Running under virtualisation is going to be impossibly slow for most games (and the majority of modern games won't run that way anyhow).

[kkat69]

And run it at full speed?
Thanks :)

Crossover does not use bootcamp nor a full install of windows inside a virtual machine.

It IS however a psuedo vm and will install the games (if supported) in what are called 'bottles' and they run. They boast Team Fortress 2 running at VERY fast speeds.

Not all games are supported though and it's still technically 'virtualization' but not really :]

[IanGroh]

Okay, thanks :)

[Richdmoore]

A couple of games can be converted to OS X.

http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=36848

[Dagless]

Crossover does not use bootcamp nor a full install of windows inside a virtual machine.

It IS however a psuedo vm and will install the games (if supported) in what are called 'bottles' and they run. They boast Team Fortress 2 running at VERY fast speeds.

Not all games are supported though and it's still technically 'virtualization' but not really :]

They boast it but it's far from true. I had to lower the resolution somewhat, drop any hopes of a (smooth) fullscreen mode and turn all the graphics down to low (in DX7/8 mode).

I can imagine Crossover being quite good for 2D games and older 3D titles. It's just not that great for anything circa 2004.

[itechtomb]

Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac has will run some "selected PC-only 3D games and graphics applications on your Mac" http://www.parallels.com/en/products/desktop/