PC requirements
Sega Genesis Classics System Requirements
Sega Genesis Classics needs at least 32MB or greater graphics card graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i3-2100 or AMD Phenom II X4 940 or equivalent dual core CPU and NVidia GeForce GTX 280 or ATI Radeon HD 6630 or equivalent DirectX® 9c or higher 1GB VRam graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows® XP or higher | Windows® 10 or higher |
| Processor | — | Intel i3-2100 or AMD Phenom II X4 940 or equivalent dual core CPU |
| Graphics | 32MB or greater graphics card | NVidia GeForce GTX 280 or ATI Radeon HD 6630 or equivalent DirectX® 9c or higher 1GB VRam |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 9.0c |
| Additional notes | System specs for classic launcher. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. | Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. |
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Quick answers
Running Sega Genesis Classics on PC
Can my PC run Sega Genesis Classics?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Sega Genesis Classics need?
Storage requirements are not published for this title yet.
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.