Here’s a checklist to help you determine whether your Windows 10 device is game-ready:
On your PC, select the Startbutton, type About your PC, and then select About your PC to view the following system info:
If your device isn’t running the minimum (or later) version of Windows to run your game, you’ll need to install an update. See the Windows Update: FAQ page to learn how to upgrade your device with the latest update.
Note If you have version K or KN of Windows 10, you may need to download additional software. These are available as a free download. To do this, visit https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3099229.
The required disk drive space for a game will vary depending on the title and whether you’re playing on Xbox One or Windows 10.
Xbox One
To see if your Xbox One console has enough available disk space to install a game:
If you're using an external storage device with your console and want to change the default installation location:
Windows 10
To determine how much available disk space is on your Windows 10 device:
If you’ve already installed a game and want to change the location from one drive to another:
If you don’t know which graphics card is installed or how much video memory it has, here’s how you can check:
If you’re not sure which version of DirectX you have installed, here’s how you can check:
To check the feature level, on the Display tab for your video card, look under Drivers for the Feature Levels supported.
Now that you have the system information for your device, locate your game's minimum system requirements from one of the following places.
Microsoft Store on Windows 10
If you bought or want to buy your game from Microsoft Store, here's how to check the minimum system requirements for the game:
The online location where you purchased the game
Most online retailers list the minimum system requirements needed to play the game. If you bought or want to buy your game from an online store other than the Microsoft Store on Windows 10, here's how to check the minimum system requirements for the game:
The game packaging if you purchased the game from a retail store
When you purchase a game from a retail store, the minimum system requirements are listed on the packaging. Make sure your device meets these requirements.
Now that you have the system information for your device and the minimum system requirements for the game, it's easy to find out if the game can run on your device.
The following table shows an example of a device that does not meet the minimum system requirements for a game:
Your Device |
Game: Minimum Requirements |
Operating System: Windows 10 Processor: i5 CPU @ 1.7 GHz Memory: 4096 MB (4 GB) DirectX Version: 9.1 Graphic Card Memory: 2048 MB (2 GB) |
Operating System: Windows 8.1 or higher Processor: i3 CPU @ 1.5 GHz Memory: 8192 MB (8 GB) DirectX Version: 11 Graphic Card Memory: 2048 MB (2 GB) |
The following table shows an example of a device that does meet the minimum system requirements:
Your Device |
Game: Minimum Requirements |
Operating System: Windows 10 Processor: i7 CPU @ 2.1 GHz Memory: 16384 MB (16 GB) DirectX Version: 11 Graphic Card Memory: 2048 MB (2 GB) |
Operating System: Windows 8.1 or higher Processor: i5 CPU @ 1.7 GHz Memory: 8192 MB (8 GB) DirectX Version: 11 Graphic Card Memory: 2048 MB (2 GB) |
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