Solved opticle drive for gaming.

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does the opticle drive matter when gaming on a dvd? how do i tell a good opticle drive?
 

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can blueray drives read games?
 

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Most dvd optical drives will read far faster then the game requires, as well BR drives are most always DVD and CD capable so they will work as well.
 

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