Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Far Cry 3 running on a M3 Max Macbook Pro with 36 GB of RAM through VMware Fusion. VMware Fusion is using 6 processor cores and 24GB RAM.
Discover the dark secrets of a lawless island ruled by violence and take the fight to the enemy as you try to escape. You’ll need more than luck to escape alive!
Method: VMware Fusion
Performance: ⭐️⭐️½
Graphics: Low (anything else will cause crashes)
Resolution: 1080p (1440p will cause game crash)
Notes: Must use LOW graphics. Must use compatibility mode (windows 7). Frequent crashes, especially after respawning from death. The lower the graphics/resolution the better. Use DX9 version of game to avoid black shadow boxes on screen. Follow this article for more tips to avoid crashes.
Link - steamcommunity.com/app/220240/discussions/0/3959288052800807926/?tscn=1699720732
Link - pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Far_Cry_3
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Graphics Settings
1:17 - Gameplay (Intro)
10:37 - Gameplay
Far Cry 3 - store.steampowered.com/app/220240/Far_Cry_3
How to get VMware Fusion
1. Account Sign-Up (Needed to download VMware Fusion) - profile.broadcom.com/web/registration
2. VMware Fusion Download - support.broadcom.com/group/ecx/productdownloads?subfamily=VMware%20Fusion
3. Run VMware Fusion and setup Windows
How to Setup VMware Fusion on Mac - youtu.be/SltroZILpfI
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How MacProTips Rates Performance:
⭐️ - The game does not launch on Mac
⭐️⭐️ - The game launches but exhibits very poor performance
⭐️⭐️⭐️ -The game is compatible with Mac and is playable, with only some minor issues
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The game runs on Mac with excellent performance and minimal issues
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Perfect performance; the game runs flawlessly on Mac, achieving a solid 60+ FPS and feels native to the platform
💻 Gear used for channel:
•MacBook Pro M1 Max - apple.com/shop/product/G15H7LL/A/refurbished-14-inch-macbook-pro-apple-m1-max-chip-with-10‑core-cpu-and-24‑core-gpu-space-gray
•SanDisk Extreme 1 TB - amazon.com/SanDisk-1TB-Extreme-Portable-SDSSDE61-1T00-G25/dp/B08GTYFC37
•Blue Yeti X - amazon.com/Professional-Condenser-Microphone-Streaming-Podcasting/dp/B07QKQJL17
•27” LG UltraGear Display - bestbuy.com/site/lg-ultragear-27-nano-ips-qhd-g-sync-compatible-monitor-with-hdr-black/6451081.p?skuId=6451081
•Final Cut Pro X - apps.apple.com/us/app/final-cut-pro/id424389933?mt=12
•Keyboard - logitech.com/en-us/products/keyboards/mx-keys-s.920-011558.html
•Trackpad - apple.com/shop/product/MK2D3AM/A/magic-trackpad-white-multi-touch-surface
•Mouse - logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/m350-pebble-wireless-mouse.910-005743.html
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Far Cry 3 running on a M3 Max Macbook Pro with 36 GB of RAM through VMware Fusion. VMware Fusion is using 6 processor cores and 24GB RAM.
Discover the dark secrets of a lawless island ruled by violence and take the fight to the enemy as you try to escape. You’ll need more than luck to escape alive!
Method: VMware Fusion
Performance: ⭐️⭐️½
Graphics: Low (anything else will cause crashes)
Resolution: 1080p (1440p will cause game crash)
Notes: Must use LOW graphics. Must use compatibility mode (windows 7). Frequent crashes, especially after respawning from death. The lower the graphics/resolution the better. Use DX9 version of game to avoid black shadow boxes on screen. Follow this article for more tips to avoid crashes.
Link - steamcommunity.com/app/220240/discussions/0/3959288052800807926/?tscn=1699720732
Link - pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Far_Cry_3
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Graphics Settings
1:17 - Gameplay (Intro)
10:37 - Gameplay
Far Cry 3 - store.steampowered.com/app/220240/Far_Cry_3
How to get VMware Fusion
1. Account Sign-Up (Needed to download VMware Fusion) - profile.broadcom.com/web/registration
2. VMware Fusion Download - support.broadcom.com/group/ecx/productdownloads?subfamily=VMware%20Fusion
3. Run VMware Fusion and setup Windows
How to Setup VMware Fusion on Mac - youtu.be/SltroZILpfI
Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to help support the channel!
How MacProTips Rates Performance:
⭐️ - The game does not launch on Mac
⭐️⭐️ - The game launches but exhibits very poor performance
⭐️⭐️⭐️ -The game is compatible with Mac and is playable, with only some minor issues
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The game runs on Mac with excellent performance and minimal issues
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Perfect performance; the game runs flawlessly on Mac, achieving a solid 60+ FPS and feels native to the platform
💻 Gear used for channel:
•MacBook Pro M1 Max - apple.com/shop/product/G15H7LL/A/refurbished-14-inch-macbook-pro-apple-m1-max-chip-with-10‑core-cpu-and-24‑core-gpu-space-gray
•SanDisk Extreme 1 TB - amazon.com/SanDisk-1TB-Extreme-Portable-SDSSDE61-1T00-G25/dp/B08GTYFC37
•Blue Yeti X - amazon.com/Professional-Condenser-Microphone-Streaming-Podcasting/dp/B07QKQJL17
•27” LG UltraGear Display - bestbuy.com/site/lg-ultragear-27-nano-ips-qhd-g-sync-compatible-monitor-with-hdr-black/6451081.p?skuId=6451081
•Final Cut Pro X - apps.apple.com/us/app/final-cut-pro/id424389933?mt=12
•Keyboard - logitech.com/en-us/products/keyboards/mx-keys-s.920-011558.html
•Trackpad - apple.com/shop/product/MK2D3AM/A/magic-trackpad-white-multi-touch-surface
•Mouse - logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/m350-pebble-wireless-mouse.910-005743.html
🌅 Store:
-Help support the channel by checking out MacProTips Wallpaper Packs!
Wallpaper Pack #1 (Outer Space) - payhip.com/b/ujiN2
Wallpaper Pack #2 (Paper Cutout) - payhip.com/b/LFZXE
Wallpaper Pack #3 (Where's Waldo?) - payhip.com/b/cWJsG
Wallpaper Pack #4 (Waveforms) - payhip.com/b/y8Szx
