Microsoft has just announced a series of new laptops under the name PC Copilot+, and they are combined with an Arm-based Snapdragon chip that increases the performance and efficiency of the laptops. However, since these chips don't use an Intel or AMD architecture, you may be wondering how compatible they are with the best Windows games and apps.
Microsoft has said that these PCs have greatly improved compatibility over their predecessors, but what if you want to check out a specific game? Fortunately, a new website has been launched that allows you to see just that.
The website, called Works on Windows on Arm, allows you to search for a game and see if it will run on the new laptops. Each title is given a compatibility rating (“unplayable,” “playable,” “playable,” or “perfect”) and the site lists the frame rates you can expect, what drivers the game uses, and more.
It should be a useful resource if you're considering purchasing a new Copilot+ PC but aren't sure if you'll be able to take your favorite games with you on the trip. However, we will note that Works on Windows on Arm “does not absolutely guarantee that a game will run. Results have been tested, but may not work on your specific machine and configuration.” They would like you to contribute your findings if you get a different result.
Auto Super Resolution
The website also indicates whether a game supports Microsoft's Auto Super Resolution (Auto SR) feature, which works a bit like Nvidia's DLSS. Auto SR reduces a game's rendering resolution and then uses artificial intelligence (AI) to rescale its graphics. The result is smoother gameplay that puts less strain on the system and allows PCs with lower specs to play at decent frame rates.
At its recent Surface and Copilot event, Microsoft said that most games should work on its new Arm-powered laptops, as there is a built-in emulator that works automatically to translate apps to work on the new architecture. Microsoft claims it's as good as Apple's Rosetta 2 translation layer.
At the time of writing, there were 1,481 games on Works on Windows in Arm's database, meaning there's a good chance you can check out your favorite titles on the website. That's great news if you're thinking about upgrading to a new Copilot+ PC.
