![]() Download a Ported copy of 3D Pinball Space CadetĪn enterprising developer has ported the 3D Pinball Space Cadet code to run as a portable program on later versions including Windows 10, 8, 7 and Vista – both 32bit and 64bit versions of Windows are supported.ĭownload the installer from the developer here (the first version is smaller at 1.33MB and suitable for all users). Tip: for future quick access to the game, why not create a shortcut? Right click on Pinball.exe and select ‘Send to’ then ‘Desktop (create shortcut)’ to create a shortcut to the program on your desktop. The game itself played fine in my testing (including the sounds and music if required) but see the notes on Configuration lower down this page. Just run the Pinball.exe program file within the folder to start the game. that Pinball folder contains the whole game so there is no need to ‘install’ it. Now paste this Pinball folder from the USB flash drive into any suitable location on your Windows 10, 8, 7 or Vista computer.ģD Pinball Space Cadet is effectively a portable program i.e. Copy the 3D Pinball Space Cadet folder from XPįor this method you will need access to an XP computer (preferably running Service Pack 3).Ĭopy the entire Pinball folder located in C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Pinball\ on the XP PC to a USB flash drive or similar – the folder is tiny, less than 3MB in size. However, the game plays fine in Vista and later versions of Windows as long as the 32bit version of Pinball is used – there seems no real reason why that version of the game was not included, right up to Windows 10…įor those with fond memories of the game or who want to relive past glories, here are 2 methods to get the old 3D Pinball Space Cadet game running on Windows 10, 8, 7 or Vista: 1. The latest XP version was one of the most popular free Windows games but, sadly, it was never included in Vista or later versions.Īccording to a Microsoft blogpost, the reason they dropped Pinball completely was that they were not able to successfully port it across to 64bit versions of XP. Alternatively, this content might fit in r/gamecollecting.Microsoft’s 3D Pinball Space Cadet game was included in Windows XP and previous versions of Windows, going right back to Windows 95. Provide a prompt with your post for discussion as body text within the post itself. Collection/pickup posts may be posted on Saturday and Sunday. Use Pricecharting or similar pricing services, or eBay sold listings for a method of determining the value of your games, consoles or paraphernalia.Ĭollection/Pickup Posts. Because live streams expire, they are not examples of good content for this subreddit and are not allowed. Reddit is a link aggregation service at its core. Adhere to reddiquette and all reddit site-wide rules. Remember that there's a human on the other end of the screen. "Collection," "Battlestation," and "Score" posts may contain modern games, but they must be majority vintage or vintage-focused.ĭon't be a dick. However, discussion about newer platforms is a allowed as discussion, just not as a top-level post. Dreamcast allowed as an honorary 5.5th gen console. r/retrogaming is for posts about vintage gaming: 5th gen platforms and earlier. For more information please Reddit's self-promotion rules here. (No live streams, though.) However, we ask that your self promotional content not be more than around 10 percent of your total posts. It's perfectly okay to post your YouTube video, blog, or kickstarter here. ![]() This subreddit is reddit's home for vintage gaming. ![]() r/retrogames: Our discussion-only sister subreddit
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