I have not looked up any info on this game at all. And to my surprise, I install the demo, and what do I see?
 
Just Cause 2 does not support Windows XP...
 
WTF?

Direct X?

Yeah it's bullshit. If consoles can run the game (none of them use the full DX10 API) then I don't see why my XP based computer (that far outstrips any console in performance) can't.

It's a DX10 game, that's why.

" It's a DX10 game, that's why. "

You can't expect games to support ancientware

" You can't expect games to support ancientware "

Microsoft is about to drop any support for WinXP, it'll shortly join Win98 and WinME on the software junkyard. It's not the first game that doesn't run on XP either - Halo 2 pulled this stunt years ago.

" You can't expect games to support ancientware "

Get over it. They made the decision to drop DX9 support in order to focus more on improving the DX10 support. It was bound to happen eventually, especially with the release of DX11. You can't expect games to start supporting all 3 rendering modes. That's just silly. If you still used XP when Vista was the newest OS I could understand, as Vista was a piece of crap. But Windows 7 puts XP to shame, so if you wanna keep on PC gaming, I'd say it's time for an upgrade.
 
Although, on a side note I think they should have made it more obvious to people that it has no DX9 support so that people wouldn't download it just to find they couldn't play it as the OP did.

" You can't expect games to support ancientware "

DX9 support has to end at some point guys, we may be drawing near to that point. 

I got windows 7, so I'm good :D

Upgrade to Win7, it's way better than Vista.

XP is 9 years old. You should be happy game developers didn't drop the support earlier.

I've had Windows 7 for some time now. And at first I was kinda sceptical, but now I'm totally loving it! And just so we're clear, w7 is not to be compared to Vista, even thou the visual style might seem very similar. Vista suck while w7 is awesome! Upgrade!

" XP is 9 years old. You should be happy game developers didn't drop the support earlier. "

I'm running an 8800 gt in windows xp 32 bit.  I have a copy of windows 7 64 bit lying around, if i upgrade to this will i be able to play just cause 2 or do i need to upgrade the video card as well?  I was really looking forward this game...

" @Binman88 said:

" It's a DX10 game, that's why. "

So? Crysis is a DX10 game. But look at that. I own it and play it in DX9. "

" XP is 9 years old. You should be happy game developers didn't drop the support earlier. "

Yea, might as well upgrade to 7 now.
And the demo is badass! So much fun with the grappling hook :D

" @CL60 said:

" @Binman88 said:

" It's a DX10 game, that's why. "

So? Crysis is a DX10 game. But look at that. I own it and play it in DX9. "

It's a DX10-only game, that's why.   Didn't think I'd have to clarify the 'only' part. "

" @Binman88 said:

" @CL60 said:

" @Binman88 said:

" It's a DX10 game, that's why. "

So? Crysis is a DX10 game. But look at that. I own it and play it in DX9. "

It's a DX10-only game, that's why.   Didn't think I'd have to clarify the 'only' part. "

I think you're missing the point....I know it is...I'm saying it shouldn't be :/ "

" @CL60 said:

" @Binman88 said:

" @CL60 said:

" @Binman88 said:

" It's a DX10 game, that's why. "

So? Crysis is a DX10 game. But look at that. I own it and play it in DX9. "

It's a DX10-only game, that's why.   Didn't think I'd have to clarify the 'only' part. "

I think you're missing the point....I know it is...I'm saying it shouldn't be :/ "

But I don't work for the Just Cause 2 development team, so yelling at me ain't gonna do much good :P The game easily passes as a DX9 looking game on max settings, so I have no idea why they limited it to DX10. "

You realize still about 45% of PC users use XP? "

Yes yes, let's not take advantage of new developments on the computer and gaming front and stick with technology that's about 8 years old (DX9).

" Yes yes, let's not take advantage of new developments on the computer and gaming front and stick with technology that's about 8 years old (DX9). "

There's one solution, and complaining about a lack of DX9 won't give you it.
 
Upgrade. XP is old.

JUST GET WINDOWS 7 
EVERYONE JUST GET IT 
 
FUCK

"  FUCK "

XP is verging on ten years old, unfortunately it has passed its shelf life.

" @Binman88 said:

" @CL60 said:

" @Binman88 said:

" @CL60 said:

" @Binman88 said:

" It's a DX10 game, that's why. "

So? Crysis is a DX10 game. But look at that. I own it and play it in DX9. "

It's a DX10-only game, that's why.   Didn't think I'd have to clarify the 'only' part. "

I think you're missing the point....I know it is...I'm saying it shouldn't be :/ "

But I don't work for the Just Cause 2 development team, so yelling at me ain't gonna do much good :P The game easily passes as a DX9 looking game on max settings, so I have no idea why they limited it to DX10. "

Well the console versions run with DX9, so I don't see why they couldn't have had DX9 support for the PC version. "

" @Undesired said:

" You can't expect games to support ancientware "

You realize still about 45% of PC users use XP? "

i recommend you buy Windows 7, my friend. 
 
if you cant afford it, pirate it.

" @gike987 said:

" XP is 9 years old. You should be happy game developers didn't drop the support earlier. "

This guy has it right. Vista SHOULD have replaced most of the XP systems but didn't due to circumstances we all know. Windows 7 is now the major reason to upgrade as a PC user and as a gamer.  End of the day XP is approaching 'ancientware' status, it may still be used by a ton of people but it's also without support from microsoft, doesn't support the latest features, 64bit support is a joke and like the OP has been told, only supports up to DX9.   Get windows 7 guys, it's pretty rad. "

" @jadeskye said:

" @gike987 said:

" XP is 9 years old. You should be happy game developers didn't drop the support earlier. "

This guy has it right. Vista SHOULD have replaced most of the XP systems but didn't due to circumstances we all know. Windows 7 is now the major reason to upgrade as a PC user and as a gamer.  End of the day XP is approaching 'ancientware' status, it may still be used by a ton of people but it's also without support from microsoft, doesn't support the latest features, 64bit support is a joke and like the OP has been told, only supports up to DX9.   Get windows 7 guys, it's pretty rad. "

Since when does Microsoft offer support worth caring about? "

You cant play Just Cause 2 on your 10 year old Playstation 2, so I dont see whats wrong with not being able to play on your almost 10 year old operating system.  DX10/11 lets dev's gets there games working corss platform alot easier and more effectively.  If your to stubborn to change OS's then thats your problem and I suggest you buy a 360... which would cost more than a copy of win 7.

Oh and FYI, consoles don't use directx 9.  The PS3 uses OpenGL and the Xbox uses a custom API based off directx technology.

That sucks. You should use this opportunity to finally upgrade to 7, it's a good step in the right direction.

my  live is out and i don't have it connected, so i had to ftp the demo into the content folder of my 360 hdd  
 
edit: opps, pc demo forum, my bad

I'm downloading it now. Super pumped but a little worried by the recommended specs. My 8800GTS might finally start to show it's age..

" You cant play Just Cause 2 on your 10 year old Playstation 2, so I dont see whats wrong with not being able to play on your almost 10 year old operating system.  "

Are you seriously expecting them to still be supporting XP in 2-3 years? For businesses sure XP is fine but do you really,honestly believe XP was going to last forever?
 
Give me a break,I was surprised 64bit XP even came out,it's like getting pissed off that I can't use windows 95 for games anymore

" Get over it. They made the decision to drop DX9 support in order to focus more on improving the DX10 support. It was bound to happen eventually, especially with the release of DX11. You can't expect games to start supporting all 3 rendering modes. That's just silly. If you still used XP when Vista was the newest OS I could understand, as Vista was a piece of crap. But Windows 7 puts XP to shame, so if you wanna keep on PC gaming, I'd say it's time for an upgrade.  Although, on a side note I think they should have made it more obvious to people that it has no DX9 support so that people wouldn't download it just to find they couldn't play it as the OP did. "

" @Synchronatic said:

" Get over it. They made the decision to drop DX9 support in order to focus more on improving the DX10 support. It was bound to happen eventually, especially with the release of DX11. You can't expect games to start supporting all 3 rendering modes. That's just silly. If you still used XP when Vista was the newest OS I could understand, as Vista was a piece of crap. But Windows 7 puts XP to shame, so if you wanna keep on PC gaming, I'd say it's time for an upgrade.  Although, on a side note I think they should have made it more obvious to people that it has no DX9 support so that people wouldn't download it just to find they couldn't play it as the OP did. "

Yeah. Right. You and I both know the real reason they are dropping DX9 support is in a bid to forcibly move gamers over to Win7 and make them spend money they otherwise would not have. They're dicks in other words. "

" @Undesired said:

" You can't expect games to support ancientware "

You realize still about 45% of PC users use XP? "