• The Jackbox Party Starter - System Requirements

The Jackbox Party Starter System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • OS : Windows 7+
  • Processor : 2.66 Ghz Core 2 Duo or Greater
  • Memory : 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics : GeForce 500+ / Radeon 5000+ or Greater
  • Network : Broadband Internet connection
  • OS : Windows 8.1+
  • Processor : 2.33 GHz Quad Core or Greater
  • Memory : 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics : GeForce 600+ / Radeon 6000+
  • Network : Broadband Internet connection

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Graphics Requirements

To run The Jackbox Party Starter it is recommended that you have a minimum of an GeForce 500+ / Radeon 5000+ or Greater. The recommended graphic card for the best visual experience is an GeForce 600+ / Radeon 6000+ (or better).

Running The Jackbox Party Starter 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.

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CPU Requirements

The Jackbox Party Starter requires that you have a minimum of an 2.66 Ghz Core 2 Duo or Greater processor. For the best game experience an 2.33 GHz Quad Core or Greater (or better) processor is recommended.

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.

To easily see how your CPU compares to these specifications use our interactive CPU checker.

Memory Requirements

It is recommended that you have a minimum of 4 GB RAM to run The Jackbox Party Starter. The recommended amount of memory for the best game experience is 8 GB RAM (or more).

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.

Operating System Requirements

The Jackbox Party Starter runs on Windows 7+. The recommended operating system the best compatability is Windows 8.1+.

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

The Jackbox Party Starter was first released on Jun 28, 2022. It is currently available on the following platforms:

  • Playstation 4
  • Xbox One
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox Series X

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