Battle Islands System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • OS : Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP1, Windows 7
  • Processor : 1GHz
  • Memory : 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics : DirectX9 Compatible
  • DirectX : Version 9.0
  • Network : Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage : 150 MB available space

Graphics Requirements

To run Battle Islands it is recommended that you have a minimum of an DirectX9 Compatible.

DirectX Version 9.0 should also be available on your system.

Running Battle Islands on a graphics card that is above the recommended specifications will allow you to achieve the highest levels of visual detail and the best frame rates. Good frame rates can be beneficial when playing competitive games. A higher frame rate will reduce input lag allowing you to react more quickly to events on screen.

CPU Requirements

Battle Islands requires that you have a minimum of an 1GHz processor.

Some games require a powerful CPU in order to manage the game engine. The game engine deals with things like processing network communications for multi-player games and the AI of your enemies in strategy games. Some games are considered CPU intensive or CPU dependent. Most modern games offload work directly to the GPU and don't require a powerful CPU for demanding visuals.

Memory Requirements

It is recommended that you have a minimum of 512 MB RAM to run Battle Islands.

Having more than the recommended level of RAM for a game will usually not yield much extra gaming performance. However it may be useful if your computer runs other applications in the background.

Storage Requirements

You should have a minimum of 150 MB available space to install and run Battle Islands.

An SSD (Solid State Drive) will generally deliver faster game load times than a HDD with a fixed head. Having more than the recommended level of storage available for a game will usually not improve your experience.

Operating System Requirements

Battle Islands runs on Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP1, Windows 7.

Meeting operating system requirements is not always necessary and can sometimes be overlooked. However running an old operating system will usually mean you may have to install extra drivers and encounter unsupported game crashes.

Platforms

Battle Islands was first released on Oct 31, 2013. It is currently available on the following platforms:

  • Playstation 4
  • Xbox One
  • Android
  • iOS

An alternative to expensive graphics cards and CPU purchases is console gaming. You may not get the absolute best frame rates or visual quality but if a game is available for a console you can usually be sure of an acceptable level of performance at all times.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the above specified requirements you may also need to the following:

  • Network : Broadband Internet connection