Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings: Minimum system requirements (266620)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 2.0
  • Microsoft Age of Empires II Gold Edition
This article was previously published under Q266620

SUMMARY

This article contains a list of the minimum system requirements needed to play Microsoft Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings.

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To play Microsoft Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings, you need:
  • Multimedia PC with Pentium 166 MHZ or higher processor
  • Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system, or Windows NT Workstation operating system version 4.0 with Service Pack 5 or later
  • 32 megabytes (MB) of RAM
  • 200 MB of available hard disk space (an additional 100 MB of available hard disk space is required for the swap file)
  • Super VGA monitor capable of displaying 16-bit color at a screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels
  • Local bus video adapter with 2 MB of video memory capable of displaying 16-bit color at a screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels
  • Quad-speed or faster CD-ROM drive
  • Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
  • Sound card with speakers or headphones recommended
Requirements for multiplayer play:
  • 28.8 Kbps modem (or higher recommended) for Internet or head-to-head play
  • Internet access required for Internet play. May require payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider (ISP). Connect time charges may apply.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/14/2006
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