Touch screen technology and better compatibility will drive game sales, says Microsoft
Windows 7 will be the PC gaming platform of choice, Microsoft has told MCV.
The firm is confident that a host of new technological upgrades – which includes DirectX 11 and multi-touch screens – will finally give consumers a reason to upgrade to a new operating system.
“We believe Windows 7 is going to be the dominant PC gaming platform,” said director of consumer product management Parri Munsell.
“If there is any hesitancy – perhaps we have people still on XP because they had issues with Vista – those days are over. Consumers will see a broad level of compatibility on Windows 7 from a gaming level right down to anything else that might do on their PC.
“We are convinced Windows 7 can take that to the next level. Especially when you look at things like multi-touch and DirectX 11.
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“Microsoft will have a full campaign in place to advocate the benefits of Windows in the games space. We are here to stay and here to play.”
As a part of Microsoft’s drive to improve Window 7’s performance, the company has ensured the biggest games from all around the world are compatible with the system. Meanwhile, the PC giant has already seen developers experiment with the first wave of multi-touch screens.
“Windows 7 has touch built into its DNA,” adds Munsell.
“Everything is touch enabled, whether you want to browse your desktop or surf the web. But now games developers are taking advantage of this touch mechanic because it is built into Windows 7.
“We are seeing more display manufacturers using multi-touch. And as that ecosystem grows and more of those PCs make their way into the home, we are finding developers, especially in the casual space, trying unique things.”
Windows 7 launches on Tuesday October 22nd.
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The benchmarks say otherwise...
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Well maybe it would advance gaming if Microsoft could be bothered to actually release stuff on PC rather than thinking people would be so dissapointed that games like GOW2 and Fable 2 are now only X-Box 360 exclusives they'd stop using their PC's for gaming. At least talking about it more be a start rather than one vague statement per year that is easily forgotten and an acknowledgment that more needs to be done rather than almost acting embarresed by PC's
Nice information
I just never see it happening, and the recent surge of 'maturity in games' has more to do with the pipe-dream of the players rather than the product itself.
touch screen tech
I think touch screen technology works great for a device that sits in the palm of your hand, like a mobile phone for example. But I do not think it transfers that well to a screen which could potentially be more than an arms length away. I'm not sure how others feel here but I personally don't wish to get finger prints all over my monitor. I just think Microsoft have looked at Apple and thought 'Let's use that in our next OS' without really thinking about the implications or whether anyone really wants this technology. In addition I can't see businesses warming to touch screen, unless of course they have a specific requirement.
microsoft hates pc gamers and pc gaming
microsoft hates pc gamers and wants pc gaming dead. game for windows is a joke. Microsoft has it's game devs trash talking pc gaming and pc gamers.
Windows 7 DOES improve fps.
Not sure where you guys are getting your info, but I can tell you from experience that Windows 7 improved my gaming. I have a Toshiba satalite that came with Vista installed. I tried running Counter Striker: Source on it, but it barely ran on low. Now with Windows 7, I'm running it on Medium-High with 30-40fps.
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Hi,
I have been searching articles on window 7 gaming, and all say Games are working fine..., but I am sorry to agree on that,
I have installed 2 games (fallout 3 and Halo 2), but it didn't work.
My gaming experience is bad with Window 7, so I suggest please think before installing Window 7.
Thanks
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RE: Dreamhunk: Hopefully performance issues will improve with Windows 7. In past experience with XP and Vista, have had to perform a clean startup, disable all animations and 3D effects, and use the latest graphics driver, to increase speed for gaming. This post http://bit.ly/DOx5Z provides further explanation and may be helpful.
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