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What does Windows 7 hold for the Future of PC Gaming? Does it play games of old as well as all new titles flawlessly? This is a preview of the future of PC Gaming in regards to Windows 7 and Directx technology.
Microsoft redid the structure of the Operating System to ensure better handling of multiple CPUs as well as stability. With the better use of the multiple CPUs, users will see an improvement in responsiveness for the OS as well as better responsiveness (less system lag due to better graphics/memory handling) in regards to controls using the mouse and keyboard.
Windows 7 also features excellent compatibility for older games (xp, me, 98 ,95 etc) with a compatibility options similar to those found in windows vista as well as an XP mode (Professional Version only) that allows you to have a virtual version of XP to run programs that are made for xp or older and does not function in vista or above.
I've tried games ranging from Oregon Trail 5 to Red Alert 2 to other older system titles and found that most run without any issues beyond a few minor graphics issues (such as the colors glitch in fallout and fallout 2) and have had no crashes on older titles compared to occassional crashes under vista. Most of the potential for Windows 7 for gaming has not yet been tapped such as the new technology in Directx 11 which includes improved graphics and details.
Another feature that is in Windows 7 that is now beginning to be used in games is the multitouch surface support which has had a single title already announced boasting the use of the multitouch support. Windows 7 is a step up in the graphics/mutliple CPUs support that gamers will appreciate but have not brought about instrumental changes in the way games are played nor new technology that will bring new light and a new edge to the PC Gaming Market. There are two features of 7 that is good to watch as they may play a part in the future of gaming, multitouch controls as well as the new features of Directx 11.

Summary:
Out of the box support for older games (Vista level of Compatibility)
Improved Graphics/CPU support
Directx 11 (New Graphics/technology)

Windows 7 is a breath of fresh air compared to Vista but does not as of yet have features that would bring gamers to adopt it over the long supported OS Windows XP but does have potential to improve the PC Gaming Industry and add new features/controls to popular franchises.

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