This is probably a silly question but...

Now that Win 7 is coming out. When PC Games come out (probably after next year) Will I have to worry about my copy of Vista being out dated and not being able to play games because Vista isnt supported?

I don't really like Changing OS reason I say this...I just like to get a new OS when I buy a new PC or something.

Don't worry. You'll be fine with Vista, but I would give Windows 7 a look. It appears to have shaped up nicely.

Don't worry. You'll be fine with Vista, but I would give Windows 7 a look. It appears to have shaped up nicely.

psn8214

HAHA? Really? I mean look at XP. Still 100% Supported.Steameffekt

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Don't worry. You'll be fine with Vista, but I would give Windows 7 a look. It appears to have shaped up nicely.

Vexx88

HAHA? Really? I mean look at XP. Still 100% Supported.Steameffekt

Its quite simle actually, but you have to format your hard-drive under most circumstances.

Yeah, Vista's going to be supported. XP, however, might start seeing itself getting phased out.

xp will drop off the map gaming wise 1-2 months after windows 7 release mainly because direct x 9.0c will no longer be supported. so in short: you dont NEED to panic when windows OS 8 comes you will need to seriously give it thought however. and before i get someone belching smoke and fire at me consider the following: name one game any game good or bad that support direct x 8, 9, and 10 that isnt a download only game (no indie title cheating now). you wont find one at all..

Now that Win 7 is coming out. When PC Games come out (probably after next year) Will I have to worry about my copy of Vista being out dated and not being able to play games because Vista isnt supported?

I don't really like Changing OS reason I say this...I just like to get a new OS when I buy a new PC or something.

You will be fine with Vista. I'm going to have to finally upgrade out of XP 32bit methinks.

Now that Win 7 is coming out. When PC Games come out (probably after next year) Will I have to worry about my copy of Vista being out dated and not being able to play games because Vista isnt supported?

I don't really like Changing OS reason I say this...I just like to get a new OS when I buy a new PC or something.

xp will drop off the map gaming wise 1-2 months after windows 7 release mainly because direct x 9.0c will no longer be supported.

aura_enchanted

The Directx 9.0x API will likely continue to be used in games for as long as the X360 console lasts, because most games are multiplatform these days. I honestly can't see many games being released over the next few years that are built from the ground up to use only Directx 10 or 11. So in that sense, I think WinXP will continue for a while yet.

Personally, I'm waiting for Win 7 to become widely available, and then I'll be getting a new PC. Before my gaming rig died a few months ago, I tried out the Win 7 beta and liked it. I just hope that the majority of my game collection will work under the new OS (I didn't get a chance to try them all).

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xp will drop off the map gaming wise 1-2 months after windows 7 release mainly because direct x 9.0c will no longer be supported.

RobertBowen

The Directx 9.0x API will likely continue to be used in games for as long as the X360 console lasts, because most games are multiplatform these days. I honestly can't see many games being released over the next few years that are built from the ground up to use only Directx 10 or 11. So in that sense, I think WinXP will continue for a while yet.

Personally, I'm waiting for Win 7 to become widely available, and then I'll be getting a new PC. Before my gaming rig died a few months ago, I tried out the Win 7 beta and liked it. I just hope that the majority of my game collection will work under the new OS (I didn't get a chance to try them all).

In Windows 7, there is a windows XP mode. So you'll be able to enjoy your games.

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[QUOTE="aura_enchanted"]

xp will drop off the map gaming wise 1-2 months after windows 7 release mainly because direct x 9.0c will no longer be supported.

Steameffekt

The Directx 9.0x API will likely continue to be used in games for as long as the X360 console lasts, because most games are multiplatform these days. I honestly can't see many games being released over the next few years that are built from the ground up to use only Directx 10 or 11. So in that sense, I think WinXP will continue for a while yet.

Personally, I'm waiting for Win 7 to become widely available, and then I'll be getting a new PC. Before my gaming rig died a few months ago, I tried out the Win 7 beta and liked it. I just hope that the majority of my game collection will work under the new OS (I didn't get a chance to try them all).

In Windows 7, there is a windows XP mode. So you'll be able to enjoy your games.

yeah i'm pretty pissed about it. i bought vista ultimate not even a year ago, and now i have to pay an extra $200+ to upgrade to windows 7 ultimate. BS. i didn't even like vista that much.

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[QUOTE="RobertBowen"]

The Directx 9.0x API will likely continue to be used in games for as long as the X360 console lasts, because most games are multiplatform these days. I honestly can't see many games being released over the next few years that are built from the ground up to use only Directx 10 or 11. So in that sense, I think WinXP will continue for a while yet.

Personally, I'm waiting for Win 7 to become widely available, and then I'll be getting a new PC. Before my gaming rig died a few months ago, I tried out the Win 7 beta and liked it. I just hope that the majority of my game collection will work under the new OS (I didn't get a chance to try them all).

mike4realz

In Windows 7, there is a windows XP mode. So you'll be able to enjoy your games.

Correct. Windows XP Mode is for applications, and has no support for DirectX or OpenGL.

It is intended for use by businesses that are still using Windows XP for compatibility. That's why it's only included on Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate editions.