This article is recommended for those who have the following concerns and requests
- I want to play Master Duel on my Mac.
- Can I play the Steam version of MD on my Mac?
- Can Yu-Gi-Oh be played on a MacBook?
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Before I go any further, let me just conclude that you can play Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel by installing a virtual Windows environment on your Mac with Parallels Desktop.
Macs with M1 chip or later are also supported
A free trial version of Parallels Desktop is also available on the official website, so check it out if you want to install Windows on your Mac.
2 ways to play Master Duel on Mac [M1 compatible]
The following are some of the ways to play Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel on your Mac, and we will explain detailed methods and features.
- Install Windows with BootCamp (M1 not supported)
- Deploy Windows with Parallels Desktop
Method 1: Install Windows with BootCamp (M1 not supported)
Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel is not Mac-compatible, but BootCamp, which allows you to install Windows on your Mac, will allow you to play it.
BootCamp features the following and was the typical method of installing Windows until the M1 chip-equipped Mac was released.
- Be able to choose between Mac and Windows at startup.
- BootCamp is already installed on the Mac from the beginning.
- Easy to install as long as you have a Windows license
However, BootCamp does not support Macs with M1 chips or later, and can only be used on Macs with Intel CPUs.
If you are using a Mac with an M1 chip or earlier, simply follow the instructions in BootCamp to install Windows and play Master Duel.
Windows license (paid) is required during installation
Method 2: Deploy Windows with Parallels Desktop
If you want to play Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel on a Mi chip or later Mac, you can use Parallels Desktop to create a Windows virtual environment so you can play.
To begin with, Parallels Desktop is virtualization software that allows you to run Windows, Linux, etc. on a Mac, with the following advantages.
- Mac processing speed does not slow down much and runs light
- Copy and paste or drag and drop between Mac and Windows
- Easier to use Windows than Boot Camp
- Compatible with Macs with M1 chip or later (Boot Camp is not supported)
Currently, the only way to install Windows on a Mac with an M1 chip or later is Parallels Desktop, so this software is essential if you want to enjoy Master Duel on your Mac.
There is a free trial version of Parallels on the official website, so if you want to put a Windows virtual environment on your Mac, try it.
Two ways you can’t play Master Duel on a Mac
The following methods are also available for playing Windows-only games on a Mac, but neither is supported for Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel.
- cloud gaming service
- Launch iPhone application (M1 or later)
Not supported1: Cloud gaming services
Macs can launch Windows games by using cloud gaming services, but MasterDuel is not supported.
To begin with, cloud gaming is a service that allows you to enjoy high-load PC games on your smartphone or tablet by using an Internet connection.
With cloud gaming, the game processing is borne by the service provider’s servers, and there is virtually no burden on our phones and tablets.
In other words, we, the users, are “remotely controlling a high-spec gaming PC” and can comfortably play games that cannot be played on a smartphone or tablet.
Currently, GeForce Now is the most widely available type of cloud gaming service, but MasterDuel is not yet supported.
Doubtful that they will continue to respond…
Therefore, if you want to play Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel on a Mac, you will need a Windows environment, so we recommend installing Parallels Desktop or similar.
Not supported 2: Launching iPhone apps
Macs after M1 can also run applications for iPhone, but only some applications are supported, and Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel is not supported.
Frankly, it is unlikely that it will be supported in the future, so if you want to play Master Duel, you will need a Windows environment.
I recommend Parallels Desktop because you can easily prepare a Windows environment and play on a Mac.
How to install Parallels
Parallels Desktop makes it easy to play Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel on a Mac, and we will explain the detailed installation process.
How to install Parallels 1: Visit the official website
Go to the official Parallels website and click on ” Products” and click on “Parallels Desktop for Mac”.
Click “Try Now” when the latest version of Parallels appears.
You will then be taken to a page where you can download a free trial, click on “Download Free Trial”.
The free trial will begin downloading, click “Save” and wait for it to complete.
How to install Parallels 2: Install Parallels
Once Parallels has been downloaded, click on the downloaded file to launch the installer.
Please wait for a while because Parallels will be automatically installed on your Mac once you start the installer.
How to install Parallels 3: Download Windows
Once the Parallels Desktop installation is complete, download Windows.
If you are using a Mac with an M1 chip or later, click “Continue” when the image below appears and follow the on-screen instructions to download and install Windows.
After proceeding for a while, the download & installation of Windows will be completed and you will be able to use Windows on your Mac.
This completes the Parallels Desktop installation, so all that remains is to install Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel on virtual Windows.
