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The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim is only days away from release, and you’re really psyched about it, but there’s one problem:  you are a Mac user, and all of the Elder Scrolls games are Windows/console only.  You really want to play this delicious looking game, but your hardware limitations virtually prevent it.  Are there any options for you?  What can you do to play Skyrim?  Let’s take a look at some alternatives you might need to consider:

1:  Get a PC.  You can buy a PC pretty cheap that will run Skyrim.  Here are the recommended system specs for the game:

• Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
• Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
• 4GB System RAM
• 6GB free HDD space
• DirectX 9.0c compatible NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher (i.e GTX550Ti); ATI Radeon 4890 or higher).
• DirectX compatible sound card
• Internet access for Steam activation

Stores like BestBuy sell laptops that meet these specs for less than $600 USD, so if you are looking for a Windows laptop to kick around anyway, and you want to play Skyrim, this could be the best bet for you.

2.  Buy a console.  This is a touchy matter for a lot of people, since there are some who simply do not enjoy playing games like The Elder Scrolls on a console.  It was originally written for PC, and you lose touch with some of the controls when you go console.  Still, it’s an option you will need to investigate if you have a Mac but want to play Skyrim.  You could opt for the Xbox 360, or PS3 if you decide to go the console route.

Remember: a game system will still run you a few hundred dollars, so when weighing whether to buy a console or a PC laptop, you need to think about how much total value you will get out of each option.  Shop for this system just like you would shop for directv deals.