I haven't got any hardware need with MTW2, as I have a good video card that allows me to play at 1280x1024 on maximum level of detail.
This said, I've played with MTW2 two campaigns, Venetians and Russians and then I've uninstalledit.
Currently I'm playing andmodding MTWVI that I find, by far, more enjoyable than the other.
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