Problem running Flight Simulator 2004 on a Macbook using Parallels 4.0

[Dynasty1756]

Hey PC CAGers,

I am having a problem running MS Flight Simulator 2004 on my Macbook aluminum using Parallels 4.0. I successfully installed Flight Sim 2004 on Windows XP using Parallels 4.0 but its running really slow and sluggish. I'm relatively new to the Macbook so much help will be appreciated.

Here are my spec's on my Macbook aluminum

Intel Core 2 Duo
3GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" with Parallels 4.0
160GB Serial ATA hard drive

Thanks!

 

[shinryuu]

I don't think Parallels was made to use for gaming. I think the latest versions of it have played around the idea, but obviously in your case, it's not so stable. You'd be better off using Boot Camp, if possible.

 

[seen]

Get this program, saw it at macworld. If I ever can get a decent deal on a mac I'd get this software. Get the pro for $69.99 (run windows software & comes with x-over games). If you just want to play windows games it's $39.99.

http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxmac/
http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxgames/
http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxgames/

 

[toper]

The best way to run windows games on a mac is to do it "natively" thru Boot Camp (as shinryuu mentioned)...I'm getting my MBP 17 this week, and I can't wait to play my steam collection on it.