Is Parallels worth it?

Parallels lets you use the Windows 11 ARM64 developer build, for what it is right now it's almost a full Windows 11 ARM experience. Realize that Parallels is expensive, and that you can't get a Windows 10/11ARM64 CD key to activate this version of Windows.

Parallels has a lot better compatibility than CrossOver and a lot of games just work. Some like Valorant won't work no matter what you do. There is a trial period and you should use it to realize what Parallels is and isn't, try out your games, and decide if you want to spend an extortionate amount of money for access to their subscription software.

Is it worth it? That's up to you. Does it make every Windows game playable on M1? No.

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