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finathiq
Dec 31, 2009, 07:55 AM
Greetings from Singapore.

There're hardly any games for mac being sold here in my country. Any advise if there're any website which I can purchase mac games from?

Cheers.


chill.
Dec 31, 2009, 08:56 AM
try

http://www.apple.com/games/

there's a buy games section on the right, see if it works for the singapore store

but i would really recommend using bootcamp, you just get so much more to choose from. and if you buy from distributors like steam, you will save a LOT and it'll be worth it
Dragonforce
Dec 31, 2009, 09:39 AM
www.direct2drive.com
www.gametreeonline.com
www.deliver2mac.com
www.gameagent.com

enjoy :D
finathiq
Dec 31, 2009, 01:54 PM
Tks dudes.. Appreciate that.

Happy new year. :
finathiq
Jan 3, 2010, 02:01 AM
try

http://www.apple.com/games/

there's a buy games section on the right, see if it works for the singapore store

but i would really recommend using bootcamp, you just get so much more to choose from. and if you buy from distributors like steam, you will save a LOT and it'll be worth it

From the way you're saying, does it means I can run un-original softwares if using bootcamp?

Just checked out the store today and they recommended me VMware. Will it work well too?
Dragonforce
Jan 3, 2010, 05:03 AM
Bootcamp allows you to install Windows on your Intel Mac.
Its like using a PC. So you can download, install and play Windows games at full speed.
VMware or Parallels are just emulating a PC (virtual machine) and gaming on that is near impossible because you're missing 3D acceleration.

So you have 2 choices:

Use Bootcamp, install Windows, play Windows games (buy through Steam)
Use OS X, install OS X games (buy through direct2drive for example)
Eric5h5
Jan 3, 2010, 09:23 AM
www.macgamestore.com
www.macgamesarcade.com

--Eric
Huntn
Jan 3, 2010, 09:50 AM
Amazon.com carries Mac games. I'm not sure about their shipping restrictions if any.
finathiq
Jan 4, 2010, 07:32 AM
Bootcamp allows you to install Windows on your Intel Mac.
Its like using a PC. So you can download, install and play Windows games at full speed.
VMware or Parallels are just emulating a PC (virtual machine) and gaming on that is near impossible because you're missing 3D acceleration.

So you have 2 choices:

Use Bootcamp, install Windows, play Windows games (buy through Steam)
Use OS X, install OS X games (buy through direct2drive for example)

Ok. I'm using macbook OS X, version 10.5.8 and it dun comes with bootcamp. So I guess I will just have to get VMware or Parallels.
Sambo110
Jan 4, 2010, 09:14 AM
Ok. I'm using macbook OS X, version 10.5.8 and it dun comes with bootcamp. So I guess I will just have to get VMware or Parallels.

Every Mac comes with Boot Camp. Search for it in Spotlight.
Bengt77
Jan 4, 2010, 03:46 PM
Boot Camp and Steam (http://www.steampowered.com/) is definitely the way to go. VMWare and Parallels won't give you anywhere near the performance you'll get by using Boot Camp.
Huntn
Jan 4, 2010, 04:42 PM
I realize some people love Steam, but I avoid it whenever I can. Don't like its digital rights management.
Dagless
Jan 4, 2010, 04:54 PM
Boot Camp and Steam (http://www.steampowered.com/) is definitely the way to go. VMWare and Parallels won't give you anywhere near the performance you'll get by using Boot Camp.

Absolutely! Got a total of 90 games on Steam now, can't fault this service at all.

Also- what DRM? All you need is an internet connection, if thats not available then play in offline mode.
amitsnv
Jan 6, 2010, 07:21 PM
For purchasing you can try for amazon, Ebay or search the games in google products and can purchase the products from there.