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- 1Tool runs Windows games in the browser●Run Windows games (up to D3D9) in the browser https://bottleship.pages.dev/ # HackerNews # Tech # Gaming
A new project called Bottleship lets users run older Windows games, up to Direct3D 9, directly in a web browser without installing anything. It is circulating among developers and gaming enthusiasts, who are discussing its technical approach to emulating Windows graphics APIs in the browser and what it could mean for retro game preservation and browser-based gaming.
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A new web project lets users run Windows games that rely on graphics APIs up to Direct3D 9 directly in a browser, without installing anything. It translates the game's calls so older titles can play in a browser tab. Developers and gamers are discussing the technical approach, compatibility limits, and performance compared with native play or existing emulation tools.