Do you want to play Forza Horizon 2/3 on PC? If so, this post is worth reading, in which Partition Magic shows you how to play Forza Horizon 2/3 on PC in 3 ways. Choose one according to your condition.
Overview of Forza Horizon
Xbox Game Studios published a racing video game series named Forza for Xbox consoles and Microsoft Windows. This franchise is primarily divided into two ongoing titles: The original Forza Motorsport series and the Forza Horizon series.
The Forza Horizon series features more arcade-style racing while maintaining a toned-down version of Motorsport’s simulation physics. It revolves around a music festival called the “Horizon Festival” and features open-world environments set in fictional representations of real-world areas, in which players may freely roam and participate in racing events.
Can You Play Forza Horizon 2/3 on PC?
The Forza Horizon series includes the following titles:
- Forza Horizon (2012), developed for the Xbox 360.
- Forza Horizon 2 (2014), developed for the Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
- Forza Horizon 3 (2016), released for Xbox One and Windows 10.
- Forza Horizon 4 (2018), developed for the Xbox One and Windows 10.
- Forza Horizon 5 (2021), released for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows 10.
Currently, you can get the Forza Horizon 4/5 from Steam or Microsoft Store, and then play it on your PC. However, can you play the original Forza Horizon, Forza Horizon 2, or Forza Horizon 3 on your PC?
So far, there is no Forza Horizon PC or Forza Horizon 2 PC version because the 2 titles are Xbox 360 exclusives still. Besides, there is a Forza Horizon 3 PC version, but Microsoft has stopped to sell it.
Therefore, in most cases, you cannot play the original Forza Horizon, Forza Horizon 2, or Forza Horizon 3 on your PC, but there are workarounds.
How to Play Forza Horizon 2/3 on PC
For Forza Horizon 3 PC, it was removed from the stores, you will not find it in any store. Then, you can try getting a Forza Horizon 3 PC key from second-hand dealers (if they are reliable). Make sure the key is for your country or global. Then, you can download the game to play.
For the original Forza Horizon or Forza Horizon 2, you can use the following 3 ways to play them on your PC.
Way 1. Use an Emulator
You can refer to the following process.
Step 1: Create a separate partition for the emulator installation and game files. You can use MiniTool Partition Wizard. It can shrink partitions and move them to get enough unallocated space for the new partition.
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Step 2: Select an Xbox 360 emulator that supports the original Forza Horizon and Forza Horizon 2 to download. Then, install it into the new partition. After that, get the ROM of the original Forza Horizon and Forza Horizon 2 games. Launch the emulator and use it to open the ROM file. The game should run.
Way 2. Use Xbox Cloud Gaming
If you have a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, a good internet connection, and an Xbox wireless controller, you can use this service. It runs Xbox games in its cloud server and then transfers the screen to your computer via the Internet. Thus, you can play Xbox games on Windows without an Xbox console.
To use this service, you just need to open the Xbox.com/play website in a browser and sign in with your Microsoft account. Then, find the original Forza Horizon and Forza Horizon 2 to play.
Way 3. Use Xbox Remote Play
If you just want to enjoy the big screen of the PC, you can use this method. Note that the Xbox Remote Play feature is only on the Xbox One or later consoles. To play Forza Horizon on PC via this feature, the following guide is for you:
- Connect the computer to the Wi-Fi.
- On Xbox One, go to Profile & system > Settings > General > Network settings > Set up wireless network to connect the console to the same Wi-Fi.
- Go to General > Sleep mode & start-up to select Standby. Then, go to Settings > Devices & connections > Remote features to Enable remote features.
- Install and open the Xbox app on your PC. Then, select the Consoles icon to connect the console.
- Then, connect your Xbox controller to your PC via Bluetooth or a USB cable and start gaming.
Bottom Line
This post shows you how to play Forza Horizon 2/3 on PC. You can choose one way according to your condition.
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