The name ‘3D Pinball Space Cadet’ is just enough to bring nostalgia in the minds of those older Windows version users out there who have experienced this classic game previously. In Windows XP and its previous versions, the 3D Pinball Space Cadet game was usually pre-included, however the newer Windows versions like Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows 11 do not have it by default.
This article will take you through a few methods using which the game can be accessed and played on newer versions of Windows. Check them out below.
Download and Run an Executable File
This might be the easiest method that can be available to a user of newer Windows versions. For this, from a reliable source, download the 3D Pinball Space Cadet game executable file. Users must be extremely cautious while searching for it and make sure to download it from a trusted website. Following the download process, the file available would most likely be either in .zip or .rar format, extract if necessary and search for the executable file with .exe extension – probably listed as ‘Pinball.exe’ or ‘Setup.exe’. After installing it, users can launch it directly from where it has been installed.
Copy From Older Windows Version PCs
The second method might not be something accessible to everyone and requires one to copy the game from an older version of Windows (Windows XP and prior versions). After locating and copying the game onto a USB drive or network location, access it on the newer Windows version system by pasting it on it. Run/install the game by clicking on the .exe file.
Get an Alternative Pinball Game on Microsoft Store
Coming to the last method, it is an alternative option which may not be appealing to a few. While the classic and original 3D Pinball Space Cadet game is currently not available on the Microsoft Store, similar pinball games may be available to newer Windows users.
