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Find simple games suited for an old, low-end netbook.

Find simple games suited for an old, low-end netbook.

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coolness2001
Member
224
09-16-2016, 01:54 PM
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Hello everyone, I just discovered my 8-year-old netbook and wanted to play some games on it. I tried QuakeIII Arena and it performed great (800x600 max, 40-60 FPS). Then I attempted London Racer: Destruction Madness but it struggled (1024x600 lowest, 15-25 FPS). Lastly, CS1.6 didn’t work because I don’t have the C++ tool. What games do you suggest? Here are my system details! A1om N270 512 MB RAM, 2GB USB SSD, 8GB SD card, i945GME graphics at 400 MHz, 1024x600 display, running Windows XP.
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coolness2001
09-16-2016, 01:54 PM #1

Hello everyone, I just discovered my 8-year-old netbook and wanted to play some games on it. I tried QuakeIII Arena and it performed great (800x600 max, 40-60 FPS). Then I attempted London Racer: Destruction Madness but it struggled (1024x600 lowest, 15-25 FPS). Lastly, CS1.6 didn’t work because I don’t have the C++ tool. What games do you suggest? Here are my system details! A1om N270 512 MB RAM, 2GB USB SSD, 8GB SD card, i945GME graphics at 400 MHz, 1024x600 display, running Windows XP.

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plasmashock
Member
197
09-24-2016, 02:19 AM
#2
Minesweeper
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plasmashock
09-24-2016, 02:19 AM #2

Minesweeper

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JamTheJoker
Member
102
09-26-2016, 10:10 AM
#3
Ultra version of Fallout 4 with enhanced features and performance.
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JamTheJoker
09-26-2016, 10:10 AM #3

Ultra version of Fallout 4 with enhanced features and performance.

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TyGuyDaBoss
Junior Member
27
09-26-2016, 01:01 PM
#4
Chicken invaders are a great game and should be easy enough. Otherwise, you might want to look up old game collections online, have some fun.
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TyGuyDaBoss
09-26-2016, 01:01 PM #4

Chicken invaders are a great game and should be easy enough. Otherwise, you might want to look up old game collections online, have some fun.

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CristoferOM2
Member
103
09-26-2016, 07:09 PM
#5
Thanks for the update. I’ve tried playing Chicken Invaders and found it to be a light game. Looking into older titles, I checked Doom, Halo, and Fear—most should run on modern PCs if they’re compatible.
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CristoferOM2
09-26-2016, 07:09 PM #5

Thanks for the update. I’ve tried playing Chicken Invaders and found it to be a light game. Looking into older titles, I checked Doom, Halo, and Fear—most should run on modern PCs if they’re compatible.

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RMUMAURICE777
Senior Member
375
10-01-2016, 12:18 AM
#6
Stay clear on your request.
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RMUMAURICE777
10-01-2016, 12:18 AM #6

Stay clear on your request.

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Creeper4122005
Junior Member
4
10-01-2016, 12:36 AM
#7
Other RPGs include Icewind Dale 1 & 2, Baldur's Gate, Temple of Elemental Evil, Diablo 1 & 2 BF1942, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, and Fallout 1 & 2.
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Creeper4122005
10-01-2016, 12:36 AM #7

Other RPGs include Icewind Dale 1 & 2, Baldur's Gate, Temple of Elemental Evil, Diablo 1 & 2 BF1942, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, and Fallout 1 & 2.

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cookiegal1410
Member
219
10-02-2016, 10:39 AM
#8
You might consider attempting Halo Spartan assault, which is available on an 8 Y/O laptop, or some classic titles like Half Life, CS:GO 1.6, or Gmod. Share your details and I can help you discover better options.
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cookiegal1410
10-02-2016, 10:39 AM #8

You might consider attempting Halo Spartan assault, which is available on an 8 Y/O laptop, or some classic titles like Half Life, CS:GO 1.6, or Gmod. Share your details and I can help you discover better options.

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SSGSS_Saiyan
Member
160
10-09-2016, 03:10 PM
#9
He wasn't making a joke about minesweeper, even though it's tough—it'll still likely work.
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SSGSS_Saiyan
10-09-2016, 03:10 PM #9

He wasn't making a joke about minesweeper, even though it's tough—it'll still likely work.

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banshee45
Senior Member
726
10-09-2016, 10:22 PM
#10
Also includes Halo 1, System Shock series, and possibly Battlefield 2. Classic Deus EX.
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banshee45
10-09-2016, 10:22 PM #10

Also includes Halo 1, System Shock series, and possibly Battlefield 2. Classic Deus EX.

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