Why doesn't C# use pointers?

Question

What are pointers used for in general when programming? What about videogames?

Answer 1

Pointers are used for addresses and stuff. C# have pointers but you must set to allow

Answer 2

There are pointers in C# but only in unsafe mode.
References on the other hand are just as usable and lack the messy arithmetic part.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Remember that ANSI C was developed way back than C#. Most of computers today does not need any longer to manage the computer's memory, because of the large capacity to store data.

Answer 5

@WALL_BUILDER I meant C++ not the old C.

Answer 6

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