A nostalgic Windows XP thread on Reddit
A nostalgic Windows XP thread on Reddit shows how the iconic operating system sparks fond memories, and how nostalgia for it has inspired love for Classic Games. A screenshot shared by a user prompted a wave of responses, as other people shared their own fond memories of using Windows XP and reminisced about their favorite games. The discussion includes nostalgia for classic operating systems, games, and even a specific messenger.
The original post shows a screenshot of a person’s 2003 desktop, which sparked nostalgia for many other users. It was neat to see how someone’s desktop looked back then, but the organization of the icons – by genre – also drew praise and admiration. One person even said it made them “miss Windows XP.”
“I miss Windows XP,” another person wrote. “Just browsing my games, and the games I was looking forward to, and picking what I was going to play that day. Good times.”
“Freelancer,” one person wrote. “Still holds a special place in my heart.”
“X series,” another person wrote.
“Tiberian Sun,” someone else replied.
“The MSN Messenger logo brings back memories of good times,” another person said. “The silver taskbar choice was a sign of being a man of culture.”
Someone else chimed in with, “Tiberian Sun is freggin’ classic,” and added, “It’s been freggin’ free since 2010.”
One person shared their love for Minesweeper, and others discussed it as well. It made me realize that I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone play Minesweeper. I think it’s one of those games that people just have fond memories of, but don’t actually play anymore.
Several other games were mentioned, including Serious Sam, Rise of Nations, Unreal Tournament, and Syndicate.
The nostalgia about the Windows XP operating system in general was a common sentiment. People shared their memories of using Kazaa and mIRC, which were popular platforms at the time.
The original post also evoked a sense of longing for the past and a sadness about how things are now.
“The nostalgia,” one person wrote. “I miss Windows XP. I miss the games. I miss Kazaa.”
“I miss Worms,” another person replied. “We used to play it competitively.”
“I miss the iconic MSN Messenger,” another person wrote, with a screenshot of their own.
“I miss the good ol’ days when you spent hours playing Minesweeper on your phone,” one person wrote.
“I miss the feeling of going to my dad’s PC and playing games on Windows XP,” another person said.
It’s clear that Windows XP holds a special place in a lot of people’s hearts, and sparked a lot of nostalgia for specific games, too.
If you’re interested in playing older games from earlier operating systems, we have a guide on how to play old games on Windows 10, as well as other operating systems.
