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Platform Requirements
Game developers typically will write many titles with a focus on cutting-edge hardware capabilities. However, most models and simulations outside the core gaming market shouldn't be written to such a high-level system platform. Many users of simulations and models outside the entertainment industry will lag the top of the game market user base by as much as two or three years in system capability.
Prime examples are such game technology staples as a sound card, DirectX, joysticks, and 3D graphics cards. Unless the game itself truly requires it, developers should aim for the lowest-end platform specifications possible while still providing the overall quality and visuals that are feasible from talented interactive developers.
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