DirectX 10 on Windows XP…
I’m going to make a statement: Most gamers prefer Windows XP. In fact, as it seems in forums, it’s almost cool to make fun of Vista. Look at these guys in the image. Do you think they have ever played a game? There, I’ve made fun of them. Now I’m cool.
If gamers don’t want Vista then why is Microsoft shoving it down their throats? DirectX 10 is amazing. The games are becoming so photo-realistic that it is ridiculous. Microsoft showed us this beautiful footage and before we wiped the drool from our chins, they inform us that in order to enjoy these games we would have to buy Windows Vista.
We are wounded. Are we just an after thought for Microsoft? Do they only care about the XBOX?
They promised they would shift more of their focus to the PC… And what do they do? They add salt to the wounds. They release Halo 2 two years later than it’s debut on the XBOX 360, they make it just as expensive as any brand new game, and they make it a Vista exclusive. So, if I want to play a great two year game on my PC I have to shell out a premium price for the visually aged title and shell out even more money for an OS that continually insults my intelligence. The worst is this: Halo 2 does not need Vista as it is not even a DirectX 10 powered game, it is DirectX 9.
We need DirectX 10 for XP. I’ve heard rumors… Rumors that Microsoft will eventually release DirectX 10 for XP. Perhaps these rumors are a response to the Rumors that there are cracked versions of DirectX 10 that will work with XP, or that there are some programs in development that will allow gamers to play DirectX 10 games in XP…
I have a flash drive with a file on it. I’m told that this will allow me to play DirectX 10 games on my XP machine… Now we wait… We wait for the first DirectX 10 games to arrive. Then you’ll have to check back for my new posts.
/Logan
What about DirectX 10.1???
Direct X 10 is a loser show case for vista lovers…
Micro$haft will not endorce directx 10 on XP… But with the sdk’s you can modify existing code to make a directx 10 enviroment on xp…
The differences in Bioshock are nominal when you compare DX 9 and 10.
I’m posting another blog about this so check for that.
Just upgraded to a new home built computer. And want direct x 10 but DO NOT want vista with all the horrer stories i’ve heard….
Is there such a thing as a “patch” for directx10 for xp?
and if so is it as good as “the real thing”?
try…
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Programming/Components-Libraries/Alky-DirectX-Compatibility-Libraries.shtml
As much as this seems helpfull, i have heard that there is a complete version able 2 run games like crisis, halo 2, shaowrun etc if anyone has any information plz add me on msn or email me at are.you.afraid@hotmail.com plz dont spam me :D
Spaz
Go here http://rapidshare.com/files/96505022/DirectX.10.for.XP.rar for Direct x 10 for XP im using it on my PC’s it works awsome & I play lots of wow & its like a new game
its possible. you just need a card that supports directx 10 and then download DirectX 10 RC2 Fix 2.1. It works (at least it did for me). Its only 4 mb i think.
Ive tried the alky project one, but i dont recommend it. you have to do several additional downloads that sum up to nearly 1gb, and in the end it doesnt work for most users.
microsoft is total crap….and its all because of this resource hogging os. Probably when xp becomes to old ill install osx or linux, or lastxp.
I just downloaded the software noelle provided a link to and when i go to run it, it runs but in some wierd font or language i just don’t want to install something that will give me viruses etc… has anyone else installed it yet?
Thanks for the tips guys. I’m lovin how I tweeked my XP system and can’t imagine starting over with Microsoft (in your face with random messages) Vista. Thinking about Ubuntu, but last video card I had made it not possible to Dual Monitor. Excited about DX10.
i agreed ! windows vista is too slow for the game and other application that will need your computer work hard. thats why microsoft face the bankrupt for the product name windows vista.
tenk you
I’ve just installed the link provided by Noelle for DX10 for XP. It installed really fine!.. now have to see with some DX10 game environment!… ROCKS!! if it’ll really works!! Thanks Noelle!!