Stunning Gaming Graphics

Now with Windows Vista, you can get the most exciting visual experience you've ever seen on a Windows-based PC.

Windows Vista introduces DirectX 10—the most powerful gaming graphics platform ever built. DirectX 10 delivers unprecedented realism and detail. These groundbreaking graphics provide an incredibly lifelike game experience. New games that take advantage of DirectX 10 will simply blow you away. And DirectX 10 is only available in Windows Vista.

Universal Controller support

Windows Vista works with game controllers designed for Xbox 360. You can use any Xbox 360 wired controller and plug it into your Windows Vista-based PC. And you can also use wireless devices—just buy a wireless adapter and use any of your Xbox 360 wireless accessories—like your headset and racing wheel. All you have to do to enjoy great games is unplug your Windows-compatible Xbox 360 accessory and plug it into your Windows Vista-based PC.

More accessories

You can choose from a wide variety of accessories for gaming with your Windows Vista-based PC. From rechargeable mice and backlit keyboards to Bluetooth technology and graphics cards, you can get the gear you want to make a great gaming experience on your Windows Vista-based PC.

Windows Vista gaming

Windows Vista includes several new features to enhance your gaming experience. With support for a wide variety of games, the new Games Explorer, stunning 3D graphics, and Parental Controls, playing games is easier, safer, and more fun than ever before. You can find thousands of games that take advantage of these Windows Vista gaming features by looking for the Games for Windows branding.

Play on the most powerful gaming graphics platform ever built—DirectX 10. Age of Conan - Hyborian Adventures image captured on NVIDIA GPU. Provided by Funcom.