Can I Run Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic)?

Last updated: 26 September 2021

You must be wondering, can my PC run Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic)? On this page you will find Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) system requirements for PC (Windows, Mac and Linux). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) Windows Requirements

Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP / Vista / 7
OS
Windows 7
Processor
Processor
1.0 Ghz
Processor
1.5 Ghz
Memory
Memory
512 MB
Memory
1 GB
Graphics
Graphics
100% DirectX compatible graphics
Graphics
100% DirectX compatible graphics
Storage
Storage
100 MB
Storage
100 MB
Sound Card
Sound Card
100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound
Sound Card
100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound

Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP / Vista / 7 operating system. Your processor should be 1.0 Ghz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 512 MB. As for a graphics card, it should be 100% DirectX compatible graphics. You also have to have 100 MB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7. Recommended CPU would be 1.5 Ghz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 1 GB or more. And video card — 100% DirectX compatible graphics.

Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) Mac Requirements

Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
OS X Leopard 10.7
OS
OS X Leopard 10.7
Processor
Processor
1.0 Ghz
Processor
1.5 Ghz
Memory
Memory
512 MB
Memory
1 GB
Graphics
Graphics
3D graphics card or onboard graphics compatible with OpenGL
Graphics
3D graphics card or onboard graphics compatible with OpenGL
Storage
Storage
100 MB
Storage
100 MB
Sound Card
Sound Card
100% CoreAudio compatible card or onboard sound
Sound Card
100% CoreAudio compatible card or onboard sound

As for Mac OS, Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) requirements here start with OS X Leopard 10.7 operating system. Processor needs to be at least 1.0 Ghz. 512 MB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be 3D graphics card or onboard graphics compatible with OpenGL. Finally, the game needs 100 MB of free disk space.

As for recommended OS, it is OS X Leopard 10.7. 1.5 Ghz processor is recommended. Plus, 1 GB of RAM. Your video card should be 3D graphics card or onboard graphics compatible with OpenGL.

Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) Linux Requirements

Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
OS
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Processor
Processor
1.0 Ghz
Processor
1.5 Ghz
Memory
Memory
512 MB
Memory
1 GB
Graphics
Graphics
100% OpenGL accelerated card or onboard graphics
Graphics
100% OpenGL accelerated card or onboard graphics
Storage
Storage
100 MB
Storage
100 MB
Sound Card
Sound Card
Any ALSA supported card on onboard audio
Sound Card
Any ALSA supported card on onboard audio

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. Processor should be 1.0 Ghz or higher. For RAM you need 512 MB or more. Graphics card should be 100% OpenGL accelerated card or onboard graphics or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

For Linux recommended requirements, use Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. As for the processor/CPU, use 1.5 Ghz or equivalent. Add 1 GB or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have 100% OpenGL accelerated card or onboard graphics graphics card.

Game Details

Ahoy mateys! From the Mind of Sid Meier, The Golden Age of Buccaneering has returned with Pirates! Gold!

Release date
9 October, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genres
Adventure, Simulation
Supported languages
English, French, German
* languages with full audio support
Developer
MicroProse Software, Inc
Publisher
Retroism, Nightdive Studios
Official website
nightdivestudios.com
Support website
nightdivestudios.com
Support website
[email protected]
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic)?

You would be able to run Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7
  • Processor: 1.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 512 MB
  • Graphics: 100% DirectX compatible graphics
  • Storage: 100 MB
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: OS X Leopard 10.7
  • Processor: 1.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 512 MB
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card or onboard graphics compatible with OpenGL
  • Storage: 100 MB
  • Sound Card: 100% CoreAudio compatible card or onboard sound

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

  • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
  • Processor: 1.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 512 MB
  • Graphics: 100% OpenGL accelerated card or onboard graphics
  • Storage: 100 MB
  • Sound Card: Any ALSA supported card on onboard audio

How much RAM does Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) need?

You need at least 512 MB of RAM to run Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) on PC, but 1 GB is recommended.

On Mac it requires minimum 512 MB, with 1 GB recommended.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 512 MB minimum, and 1 GB recommended.

What processor do I need for Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic)?

1.0 Ghz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic).

How many GB is Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic)?

At least 100 MB of disk space is required to install Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic)?

You need 100% DirectX compatible graphics or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic)?

Windows XP / Vista / 7 or newer.

Can I run Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) on my Mac?

Yes, Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • OS: OS X Leopard 10.7
  • Processor: 1.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 512 MB
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card or onboard graphics compatible with OpenGL
  • Storage: 100 MB
  • Sound Card: 100% CoreAudio compatible card or onboard sound

Can I run Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) release date?

Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic) release date is 9 October, 2021.

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