How to Play Windows Games on Mac Using a Portable Windows USB

Compared to Microsoft Windows, macOS (previously Mac OS X) boasts dazzling designs and enhanced security protections. It features a sleek and clean user interface, dedicated multitasking capabilities, optimized software and hardware, and useful free productivity apps that you won't find on Windows. However, delving a bit deeper, you'll find that macOS is not as perfect as it seems.

One significant drawback of macOS is the limited and restricted access to applications, particularly when it comes to gaming. Consequently, the Apple Macintosh is far from being an ideal choice for gaming enthusiasts. If you're a devoted Apple fan but also a passionate gamer, how do you reconcile the two distinct operating systems? Wouldn't it be thrilling to play Windows games on a Mac if feasible? In reality, it is indeed possible to enjoy Windows PC games on a Mac without installing Windows through Boot Camp. How does this work?

Instant Solution: Create a USB Drive for Portable Windows Games

Since many popular games residing on Windows platforms are not available to Mac, you can try to play PC games from an outer source on your Mac. That's why it is necessary to create a portable version of Windows OS on a PC to a USB drive. And, tool OS2Go is the essential tool you're going to use.

Using this method to play Windows games on a Mac is essentially a form of:

Translating the text into English:
• Moving games from a Windows PC to a bootable USB drive
• Cloning games, along with their settings and progress, from a Windows PC to a large USB drive
• Transferring the entire Windows operating system and games within it to a USB drive

If this applies to you, do some preparation as follows:

• Your PC and games installed on the system drive
• Check the amount of used disk space taken by the Windows operating system and games
• Prepare a spacious USB drive with enough capacity to hold the OS and games
• Download the OS2Go tool on your Windows PC where the games are located

遵循以下分步指南来创建一个Windows游戏便携式USB驱动器：

Step 1. Install OS2Go on your Windows computer, which will show the used space on your system drive. Insert a USB drive with a capacity larger than the used space on your system drive. Select the target USB drive and click Next to proceed.

Step 2. OS2Go will warn you that the following action will erase all data on your drive. Make sure you've backed up all important data. Click Continue to proceed.

Step 3. Adjust disk layout. The default disk layout on the target drive will be identical to the source drive. You can also edit the layout to suit your requirements. Check the option provided if you're using a Solid State Drive as the Windows boot drive. Then, click Proceed.

Step 4. OS2Go will then begin creating the portable USB drive. This process may take some time, depending on your operating system and network conditions. Once the progress reaches 100%, the USB drive should be bootable.

Step 5. Insert the portable Windows USB and turn on your Mac. Press the Option/Alt key. Select the yellow EFI Boot icon to boot from the USB drive. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to boot your Mac.

What Are Other Possible Ways to Play Windows PC Games on a Mac?

• WINE
• Boot Camp

Essentially, if you have experience in managing a device and operating system by configuring the missing components, you can attempt to tackle both methods.

stands for " Is Not an Emulator". It's an open-source program designed to run Windows games and applications on Linux and Mac computers. However, this is conditional – it only works for games and apps that are truly compatible. The major issue with using WINE to play Windows games on a Mac is that many desired games don't run optimally, and supported games often crash upon launch.

In contrast, the latter two methods of using Boot Camp and Virtual Machine are more reliable options, though they each have their own drawbacks.

Boot Camp is a native Mac utility that enables you to switch between macOS and Windows. In other words, to play Windows games on a Mac, all you need is a dual-boot operating system on your device. This involves downloading your version of the Windows OS, such as Windows 11 or 10, and using the Boot Camp Assistant to complete the installation process. Playing games directly within Windows on your Mac is swift and convenient, unless you can tolerate your Mac overheating immediately.