![]() 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. ![]() Microsoft then provided instructions to install it form the Plus 95 CD into Windows 98, it was also included with ME, 2000 and XP.Microsoft’s 3D Pinball Space Cadet game was included in Windows XP and previous versions of Windows, going right back to Windows 95. Microsoft Windows Pinbal, or 3D Space Cadet Pinball was introduced in Microsoft Plus 95, it then became so popular that it was included in Microsoft Windows NT 4 by default. Unfortunately Music is not working, only the sound FX. Important: You can use the menu bar to select your options or use the f1-f10 keys when that option is selected in your keyboard config in preferences on your mac. Click “Play” to start the game! Have fun!Īlternatively there is also Parallels Desktop (a very easy to use Virtual Machine with Windows 11 (free trial of 14 days)) where the game will work fine as well. After installation of the game, “exit” the installer.ĥ. Then in Porting Kit search the game on the library –> server tab and click install.ģ. Get Porting Kit or Crossover if you don’t have it yet.Ģ. ![]() Feel free to use the application which fits you best or use a combination of the 3 apps.ġ. This page contains information + tools how to port Space Cadet in a few simple steps (that even a noob can understand) so you can play it on your Mac just like a normal application. Check also one of the other over 1000 game ports on this website! Check the homepage to search and for latest news! You can port games using Porting Kit (free), or the commercial (more professional software) Crossover or Parallels Desktop (a very easy to use Virtual Machine with Windows 11) both have a 14 day trial period. ![]() Welcome to the “Pinball Space Cadet” for Mac game page. ![]()
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