Windows 10 week: From DirectX 12 to Xbox streaming: what Windows 10’s future holds for gamers

By Andrew Williams

Introduction

This article is part of TechRadar’s Windows 10 week. Microsoft’s latest operating system turns from a free to a paid upgrade on July 29, and we’re looking to answer the question of whether it’s good for you.

We can’t blame people for being wary about upgrading their version of Windows. In the past it has been no guarantee of a better experience. Anyone remember Windows Vista?

However, Windows 10 turns from a free to a paid upgrade for certain users on July 29. Simply put, if you’re on Windows 8.1 or Windows 7.1, you would be silly not to make the leap.

Even if you’re on an older version of Windows, the benefits to gamers that Windows 10 brings is worth considering splashing out on a completely new machine. To put it simply, to use anything else is to live in the past, in some fairly literal ways.

Still wedded to Windows 7 or Windows 8? Here’s why it’s time to get on-board with Windows 10.

• Here’s everything you need to know about using Windows 10

DirectX 12 is Windows 10 only

We’re going to start with the biggie. Windows …read more

Source:: techradar.com – Gaming