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Computer Games: Requirements, Editions and Ratings

Boxed and edition releases of PC games across action, shooter, strategy, simulation and RPG genres. 117 products from $2.99 to $99.99. Bethesda Softworks, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft and more.

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System requirements come before the genre

A PC game is only as good as the machine running it. The listing or box gives minimum and recommended requirements for the operating system, processor, graphics card, memory and free disk space. Compare them with your computer and aim for the recommended level, since minimum often means low settings. Titles from the 2000s often still run on recent systems, but some depend on old copy protection or libraries, so look for compatibility notes.

Check how the game is delivered and activated. Some boxed releases contain a disc, others a code for a platform client, and a modern computer may not have an optical drive for a disc. Rating labels, from E for Everyone to M for Mature, are printed on the case. Mature titles in the shooter and action genres are common, so check the label before sharing a family computer.

Editions: what Standard, Gold, Collector's and Limited include

Edition names signal what is added. A Standard Edition is the base game. A Gold or Game of the Year edition tends to include the game plus expansions or downloadable content. Collector's and Limited editions add physical extras such as art books or soundtracks, and sometimes in-game items, while the game itself is the same. Bundles such as a two-pack hold two titles, so confirm that both are full games.

Questions about Computer Games: Requirements, Editions and Ratings

How do I know my PC can run a game?
Compare the game's recommended requirements with your processor, graphics card, memory and free storage, and check your Windows version. Minimum requirements usually mean low settings. System information tools can show your specs if you are not sure.
Do boxed PC games still need a disc drive?
Some do, while others include only a code to download the game on a platform client. A computer without an optical drive needs an external one for disc copies. Read the listing for the words disc or code.
What is a Gold or Game of the Year edition?
It bundles the base game with expansions or downloadable content released after launch. It usually gives the fullest experience in one package, but check the contents list, since editions differ and do not always include every add-on.