Play Your Favourite Android Games on PC With Google Play Games

droidgamers.com:

Great news for gaming enthusiasts! Google is making waves with its latest offering, the “Google Play Games” service. Imagine diving into your beloved Android games right on your Windows desktop or laptop.

This freebie caters to your gaming needs, letting you enjoy mobile gaming on a bigger screen with keyboard and mouse support. What’s more, it keeps your progress in sync across devices, making sure you can seamlessly switch between your computer and your phone.

Fancy giving it a go? Well, getting started with Google Play Games for PC is as easy as pie. Here are the straightforward requirements:

Don’t forget, you’ll also need a Windows admin account, and hardware virtualization must be enabled.

This nifty service is now up and running in over 120 countries. To check if you’re eligible, hop on over to the official website. Once you’re all set, you can download “Google Play Games for PC” and sign in using your Google account to kick things off.

Google Play Games for PC works seamlessly with Google Play Points, meaning you can earn points for purchases, including subscriptions and in-app purchases, just like on an Android device. These points can be traded for vouchers and special game offers in the Play Store.

While you’re in the midst of the action, pressing Shift and Tab will bring up the menu, allowing you to tweak the screen resolution, volume, and remap game controls. Not all games support remapping, so keep that in mind. For now, the keyboard and mouse are your go-to options, but who knows, mobile controllers might join the party down the line.

Right now, the games on offer are free, but many do have ads or in-app purchases. Google Play Pass subscribers, I have some news for you: those titles aren’t on PC just yet.