http://news.cnet.com/8301-13772_3-10017171-52.html


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows XP/Vista

Processor 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent
RAM XP: 512 MB / Vista: 768 MB
Graphics card 128 MB with support for Pixel Shader 2.0
Hard disk drive space At least 6 GB

When using a PC with an on-board (aka built-in or "shared") graphics chipset, the specs bump up to:

Intel Integrated Chipset, 945GM or above.
2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent.
768 MB RAM
[edit] Mac OS X
Note: Spore will not run on PowerPC (G3/G4/G5) based Mac systems (PowerMac).

OS Mac OS X 10.5.3 Leopard or higher
Processor Intel Core Duo Processor
RAM 1024 MB
Graphics card ATI X1600 or NVidia 7300 GT with 128 MB of Video RAM, or Intel Integrated GMA X3100
Hard disk drive space At least 4.7GB for installation, plus additional space for creations.

When using a Mac with an on-board (aka built-in or "shared") graphics chipset, the specs bump up to:

Intel Integrated Chipset GMA X3100
Dual 2.0GHz CPUs, or 1.7GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent

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I was pretty excited about Spore but then my enthusiasm waned for a bit. The concept on paper sounds pretty awesome but I wonder how well that translates into real world fun. I'm hoping it turns out well.

Since they haven't announced much regarding a console version (360/PS3) anytime in the near future, if I want to play it has to be on my PC. I don't much enjoying sitting on my PC desk for extended periods playing games so I'm glad the humble system requirments will allow me to play it on my laptop. It'll be a good way to kill a few minutes during lunch hour.