noob mac gamer here...

muymal · Mar 30, 2008, 06:53 PM

i have never bought a game for mac before and this is going to sound like a really dumb question. i googled where to buy aspyr game and couldn't find any link....

i m planning on getting call of duty 2, would they sell the mac version at walmart or places like ebgames? or do i have to order online?

also, is there anyway to use a controller on a mac instead of mouse and keypad?

thnx for answering!

Eric5h5 · Mar 30, 2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by muymal

i m planning on getting call of duty 2, would they sell the mac version at walmart or places like ebgames? or do i have to order online?

Apple stores or online are generally the places to get Mac games.

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also, is there anyway to use a controller on a mac instead of mouse and keypad?

It depends on the game. For Call of Duty 2, it would be a bad idea even if it's supported. Gamepads + FPS = terrible.

--Eric

hankolerd · Mar 30, 2008, 08:29 PM

with cod 2 still $50, I would suggest waiting two months for cod 4. If your system can run it that is. You will have to get all your apple games online or from a apple store or apple selling store such as best buy, etc.

kkat69 · Mar 30, 2008, 10:08 PM

yah, we're pretty much setup to get our games at selected places. Online is usually the best.

On the other hand, not having them so available at local stores, actually works pretty good in that we most of the time don't pay taxes for our software.

Some places to get games locally (if the stores are in your area or even have Apple software)

Frys
Best Buy (select stores)
Apple Store
Microcenter

munson · 10:27 PM

There's a driver you can download online for free to allow you to hook up an XBox 360 controller to your computer for free. I forget the actual name of it, but if you Google it you should find it quite easily.

EDIT:

Found it! Here's the link: http://tattiebogle.net/index.php/Pro...ller/OsxDriver

muymal · 11:15 PM

thnx for all the replies. guess i will just have to drive down to best buy and hope for the best since that's the only apple carrying store around here. i can't order online since i don't have my own credit card yet

. isn't cod2 20$? or is that only the pc version?

going to get cod4 when it comes out too but i just want something to play for now

thnx fo the link

edit- just checked the price, it is 50$, guess i should just get orange box and check out crossover instead, i thought it was 20$

tominated · Mar 31, 2008, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by muymal

edit- just checked the price, it is 50$, guess i should just get orange box and check out crossover instead, i thought it was 20$

mac games are generally a lot more expensive than their pc counterparts, but I highly recommend the orange box and crossover combo

Mar 30, 2008, 06:53 PM	#1
muymal macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2007	noob mac gamer here... i have never bought a game for mac before and this is going to sound like a really dumb question. i googled where to buy aspyr game and couldn't find any link.... i m planning on getting call of duty 2, would they sell the mac version at walmart or places like ebgames? or do i have to order online? also, is there anyway to use a controller on a mac instead of mouse and keypad? thnx for answering!
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hankolerd macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA	with cod 2 still $50, I would suggest waiting two months for cod 4. If your system can run it that is. You will have to get all your apple games online or from a apple store or apple selling store such as best buy, etc. __________________ 20" iMac 2.16 C2D, 2GB RAM, 500GB HD, 256MB X1600
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Mar 30, 2008, 10:08 PM	#4
kkat69 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta, Ga	yah, we're pretty much setup to get our games at selected places. Online is usually the best. On the other hand, not having them so available at local stores, actually works pretty good in that we most of the time don't pay taxes for our software. Some places to get games locally (if the stores are in your area or even have Apple software) Frys Best Buy (select stores) Apple Store Microcenter __________________ iMac 2.8ghz(Mid 07)-MB SR 2.2ghz(White)-80g iPod Classic-2g iPod Nano-Canon Rebel Xti-8g iPhone3G-16g iPhone3G-16g iPhone4(x2)-1.83ghz Mac Mini(x4)-iPad 32g White-16g Nexus 7(x2)-8g iPod 4th Gen(x2)
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Mar 30, 2008, 10:19 PM	#5
munson macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA	There's a driver you can download online for free to allow you to hook up an XBox 360 controller to your computer for free. I forget the actual name of it, but if you Google it you should find it quite easily. EDIT: Found it! Here's the link: http://tattiebogle.net/index.php/Pro...ller/OsxDriver __________________ My Last.fm - Add me! My CD Reviews blog - Read and comment! (please) I'm a music guy, what can I say? Last edited by munson; Mar 30, 2008 at 10:27 PM.
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Mar 30, 2008, 11:07 PM	#6
muymal Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2007	thnx for all the replies. guess i will just have to drive down to best buy and hope for the best since that's the only apple carrying store around here. i can't order online since i don't have my own credit card yet . isn't cod2 20$? or is that only the pc version? going to get cod4 when it comes out too but i just want something to play for now thnx fo the link edit- just checked the price, it is 50$, guess i should just get orange box and check out crossover instead, i thought it was 20$ Last edited by muymal; Mar 30, 2008 at 11:15 PM.
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