Minimum system requirements for a game can vary widely depending on the type of game and its capabilities. Generally, for a PC game the following are the minimum requirements:
Processor: A modern processor running at 2GHz or higher
Memory: At least 2GB of RAM
Graphics: Graphics hardware that supports Directx 9.0c, with a minimum dedicated memory of 512MB
Hard Drive: At least 1GB of storage space
Input: Keyboard and mouse
Operating System: Windows 7 (32-bit), Windows 8/8.1 (32-bit), Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
For a console game, the following are the minimum requirements depending on which console you are using:
PlayStation 4: CPU: x86-64 AMD “Jaguar”, 8 cores / GPU: 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon-based graphics engine
Xbox One: CPU: 8-core AMD custom built processor / GPU: 1.31 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon-based graphics engine
Nintendo Switch: CPU: NVIDIA Tegra processor / GPU: NVIDIA GeForce
In addition to the above system requirements, some games will also require additional software such as DirectX, a web browser and other plug-ins such as Shockwave, Flash or Java.
The above are the minimum requirements for playing a game. However, if you want to get the most out of your gaming experience, you should look at purchasing a system that meets or exceeds the recommended specifications. This will ensure that you can play the latest games with the best performance. Generally, these specifications require a faster processor and more RAM, as well as an improved graphics card and larger storage space.