Re-partitioning to Mac OS X?

Hi, I am acknowledgedly new to Macs, but I have my experiences. I have used Mac os 9 and Mac os X, and I have been with Bootcamp before, but I wanted to know if it's possible to de-partition the drive or turn the drive completely back into Mac OS X, like, before it was partitioned. Is this possible?
I just need to know in advance, so if I want my drive back into complete Mac, not Mac and Windows, I will want to do so.
Thanks for your help, Daniel. Love y'all. 
Also, as a side note, is Mac os x capable of PC games?

DanielMacindows wrote:
Hi, I am acknowledgedly new to Macs, but I have my experiences. I have used Mac os 9 and Mac os X, and I have been with Bootcamp before, but I wanted to know if it's possible to de-partition the drive or turn the drive completely back into Mac OS X, like, before it was partitioned. Is this possible?
I just need to know in advance, so if I want my drive back into complete Mac, not Mac and Windows, I will want to do so.
Thanks for your help, Daniel. Love y'all. 
Also, as a side note, is Mac os x capable of PC games?
I don't actually get what you're trying to state here. But anyway, if you're trying to wipe the partition of Windows off completely (and I hope that's what you're trying to say), try to check out here. And If I wasn't mistaken, you'll need Windows OS if you want to play PC games using Boot Camp Assistance of course.
Hope that helps.
Regards,
Daniel.
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