I just got a bought a new PC and need some game suggestions...

(Dell 8200 w/Pentium 4 processor at 1.8 GHz, 256MB RDRAM)

I know that Everquest: Scars of Velious is listed on the compatibility list for XP (I'm upgrading to XP myself), but have not seen Everquest:Shadows of Luclin - which has higher memory requirements (512 MB). Having played EQ for about 2-3 years, I still enjoy it. Only thing is is that the game is a real time hog.

I just picked up Diablo 2, and I love it. Not sure if it works with XP though.

If you are a fan of strategy games, then definitely check out Civilization 3 and Heroes of Might and Magic IV. Both are top-notch entries in established series.

This link to Microsoft's website should take you to the compatibility listings - for whatever that's worth.

The vast majority of windows based games should be XP compatible; even a fair number of old DOS games are XP compatible. All games produced within the last 2-3 years should be XP compatible.

I second the Diablo II suggestion. It's a great game if that's the type of game you are interested. But it might be worthwhile to spend a few extra bucks to get the Lord of Destruction expansion pack as well. You get better graphics and 2 additional classes to play with. Plus, most people on Battle.net only play LOD games now instead of original D2 games.

PAL

I second this. I believe the best deal can be found by buying the "Battle Chest" which includes both (plus the first game, I believe).

I guess this answers my question. So as long as I stick to fairly recent games I should be okay XP wise.....

Freedom Force
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault
Return to Castle Wolfenstein

If your in to sports (baseball)- High Heat Baseball 2003
OtherwiseI highly reccomend Max Payne

I really liked Max Payne. I have it on XBOX.........

Yeah it is sooo great! The only difference between the XBOX and PC version is that the PC has a create a level program. Oh yeah, and that sometimes people will release there pre-made levels. I think I would have rather played it with a controller though .

The aforementioned Medal of Honor: Allied Assault and Jedi Knight 2 Jedi Outcast are among my current favorites. I'd also recommend Command & Conquer Renegade and Star Trek Bridge Commander. Both are pretty fun and offer a good bit of eye candy special effects.

Enjoy the new computer.

Chris

If you like strategy and rpg games try Warlords battlecry II, it's not the best game graphically, but it's still a fun game.

I also reviewed it at the website in my sig

Jedi Knight
or

HALF LIFE
(it has so many damn mod's it is well worth it)