QEMU Windows 98 SE VM Retro Gaming From Scratch to 3D Acceleration in 15 mins
45Let see if this one will beat the popularity of the same video two months ago on ArchLinux x86_64 with Linux KVM. Since Windows WHPX is slower compared to Linux KVM, the video made use of 2020 Intel Core i7-1165G7 laptop with LPDDR4X and NVME SSD. The laptop overall performance (CPU/GPU/MEM/storage) is more than 2X faster than 2018 Ryzen 2500U laptop.
The same 4 simple command-lines with minor change, super-speedy installation and the prowess of modern CPU/GPU bring on the Ultimate Windows 98 SE VM for Retro Gaming with the highest quality in the best experience, outperforming even real Retro-PC boxes that many had kept for retro gaming. Absolutely no dilemma at picking old PC parts, scouting in PC junkyard market or additional desk space for yet another Retro PCs. Just use the best modern machines, including thin & light ultrabooks and enjoy the games anywhere & anytime. QEMU provides the peace-of-mind complete isolation in VM from the Host OS. This guaranteed that the Games remain playable in the VM while keeping the Host OS current with Windows Updates. Rather than collecting useless garbage called old PC parts, one would collect retailed CD/DVDs PC Games from thrift stores, have QEMU restore them and played in "pristine condition". The same Good Old Games that play exactly as the ways they were played upon fresh releases.
No other PC emulators come close to QEMU in delivering the best of modern CPU/GPU with Virtualization and True 3D Acceleration for Retro Windows Gaming. The video offers a Simple Guide for ALL who supported & donated to qemu-3dfx in setting up Windows 98 SE VM to play games. It is that SIMPLE & EASY, no-fuss and best in all, the performance & quality that "the other camp" can only dream of.