Long Time Windows User | First Time Mac! Two Big Questions!

For your first question, there's two options: you can use Bootcamp to install Windows on a separate partition and then choose whether to boot into Windows or OS X on startup, or, you can try some virtualization software, like Parallels. I'm not really familiar with either method, so someone else might have to chime in for how that game works under virtualization.

For your second question: virtually any mouse should work just fine with OS X, so pick whatever mouse you want.

 

You will have to buy Windows 8 to install it on this new PC (your Mac).

 

Allow me as a former Windows user who has converted except for Quicken which will hopefully happen in another year or two once they iron out the bugs from their new effort...

1. I use Parallels with an existing version of Windows 7 meaning I did exactly what you want to do -- use an existing copy of Windows 7 with an existing license key. This worked without any hitches or problems.

In terms of Fusion vs. Parralles each has its pros and cons and I don't think there is really a bad / wrong choice...one item, each has a limited lifespan of two OS X version and then you must update at a cost of $50 but it works very well [though you need more RAM than otherwise].

2. I understand your comments about the MM and in point of fact I took my first one back...I then gave it another try and now prefer it over any other mouse.

In my daily work I use a Logitech MX mouse which works perfectly with my MBA including both mouse buttons but -- again -- once you LEARN and APPRECIATE the hand gestures on the MM it won't be contest...best advice stick with MM for a bit.

I hope the above is helpful.

 

older windows game ? why not try Wine ? it emulates without Windows