X-Plane Not supported on this architecuture

Question

Hi,

I have an older very large mac computer.  

Mac OS X Version 10.5.8

Processor 4x2.5 PowerPC G5

8 GB DDR2 SDRAM

I have Xplane 10 10.05 Version.  I installed it and updated it.  

I tried to open it on my computer for the first time and it says...

"you can't open the application X-Plane because it is not supported on this architecture."

Any ideas on how to make it work?

 

Thanks!

Comments

Hi Flyboy,

X-Plane 10 does not support PowerPC-based Macs, or versions of OS X prior to 10.6.8.

"The bottom line: X-Plane 10 Global is 100% compatible with Macs. You’ll need an Intel Mac (any Mac made since August 2006) and OS X version 10.5 or later"

Since I am not too familiar with Macs, I can give some suggestions

Are you able to update your OS to a "recent" version?

As for your question, ALWAYS check the requirements before buying a game. Based on what the requirements say, I believe there is not an "alternative" solution.

But then again I make mistakes

I hardly doubt this will help you but someone from Laminar will respond to you by the next day so keep checking back here.

-Rishi

Answer 1

Rishi got it in one, but you will not be able to use X-Plane on that computer as it doesn't meet the minimum system requirements. As noted on our System Requirements page: X-Plane 10 does not support PowerPC-based Macs, or versions of OS X prior to 10.6.8.