Is it like a "system" within a system (Win 7?)?
If this helps play older games, is it easy to use?
Is there somewhere I can read more about VMware and playing older games?
Yes, sort of like a system within a system. You would install and run the game from within the virtual OS, which sits in a window on top of your main desktop. You would also need to configure the virtual OS to optimize it for the game.
The only time I've used a virtual OS was in a business setting (with VNC and remote desktop). I've never used one to play games. Maybe someone who has used it or something similar, like VirtualBox or DOSBox, could give you some pointers.
BTW, VMware Player supports some 3D acceleration, DirectX 9; whereas Windows XP Mode does not. So you could possibly run some 3D games within the VMware Player. It just wouldn't run as well as on a native system because resources are being shared to run the virtual OS and the game.
You might try reading the manual for VMware Player (the new version is 5), or visit the forum, or check for some YouTube videos.
Getting Started with VMware Player EDIT:
Good info, Jenny100! Didn't see your post before I finished mine.
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