How to install Google Play Games Beta on your PC?

For the longest time, Windows users had to rely on using Android emulators to play their favourite mobile games on a PC. That changed when Google Play Games (Beta) was launched for PC last year. Initially launched in only a few countries, the gaming platform is now being introduced to other locations as well. Users in India can now download and play Android games on their PC using Google Play Games. If you’re wondering how to install Google Play Games Beta on your PC, here is a quick guide.

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Minimum PC Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 (v2004) or higher
• Storage: SSD with at least 10GB of available space
• Memory: 8GB of RAM
• Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics GPU or comparable ( Gaming-class GPU like Nvidia GeForce MX450 for better performance)
• Processor: 4 CPU physical cores (8 logical cores for better gameplay)

Enable Virtualization on your PC

Some Android games may require Windows Hypervisor Program to be enabled on your PC. Here’s how you can turn it on.

Step 1: Click the search icon on the taskbar.

Step 2: Type ‘Turn Windows features on or off’.

Step 3: Select Open.

Step 4: Tick the boxes for Virtual Machine Platform and Windows Hypervisor Program.

Step 5: Click OK.

Step 6: Restart your PC.

Here’s how you can install Google Play Games Beta on your Windows PC

Step 1: Launch the web browser on your PC and go to https://play.google.com/googleplaygames.

Step 2: Click on Download beta.

Step 3: Run the installation suite as administrator.

Step 4: Once Google Play Games has been installed on your PC, sign in using your Google account.

Step 5: Search for the Android game you want to play on your PC.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What games are available on Google Play Games Beta?

There are over 100 gaming titles currently available on Google Play Games Beta for Windows. Users can download games like Eversoul, Evony: The Kings Return, and Ludo King on their PC using Google Play Games.

Is Google Play Games Beta available in India?

Launched in 2022, Google Play Games Beta was first available only in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Mexico, the Philippines, and the USA. Google has now launched its Android gaming platform for PC in several other countries including India.

Can I sync Google Play Games for PC with my Android phone?

If you don’t want to lose any in-game progress, log in to Google Play Games on your PC using the same account as your Android smartphone. This will sync the in-game progress between the two platforms.

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Conclusion

This is how you can install Google Play Games Beta on your Windows PC. Since this is a Beta version, you may encounter frequent bugs on the platform. If you aren’t impressed by the gaming titles on offer, you can always go back to using an Android emulator for your PC and wait until Google releases the full desktop version of its Gaming platform.

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