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Title: Exploring Gaming Performance on MacBook Air with Parallels M1 and Apple Silicon

The recent release of Parallels Desktop 17 has brought excitement to gamers using MacBooks, particularly those with the new Apple Silicon-based models. In this article, we'll delve into the gaming performance of these machines, exploring how well popular titles run under Parallels Desktop on the M1 MacBook Air.

A Step Forward in Gaming

While impressive, our initial testing revealed a limitation – storage capacity. The games ran smoothly, but storage constraints prevented us from playing more. We reached out to Dmitry Geynisman, Product Manager at Parallels, to inquire about future plans for gaming on Apple Silicon. The M1 Pro model offered a welcome upgrade, allowing us to push the limits of this setup.

Gaming Performance

We tested various games across different settings and resolutions. Notably, Rash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy surprised us with its performance. On high settings at 1440p resolution, everything felt smooth, without any graphical issues or lag. In contrast, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, which struggled on our M1 Mac mini setup at medium settings, ran at full speed on the MacBook Air with high settings.

Another notable result was Resident Evil 3, which unfortunately suffered from more pronounced graphical issues, making it unplayable even on low graphics settings. Similarly, attempting to load Halo Infinite through the Xbox app failed due to these same issues.

Windows App Support

To further explore gaming capabilities, we installed Steam, Epic Games, Rockstar Launcher, and the Xbox app to see how they would perform on the MacBook Pro with Parallels Desktop 17. Unfortunately, DOOM and Dragon Ball FighterZ, built on DirectX, refused to work due to compatibility issues.

Parallels Desktop 17 has made significant strides in supporting gaming on Apple Silicon-based MacBooks. While there are still limitations and some titles may not run smoothly, the overall performance is promising. We look forward to seeing future updates that will further improve the gaming experience for Mac users.

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