Earlier this month Microsoft announced an expansion of its backward compatibility program, ushering in 19 new titles from the original Xbox era. Building on the founding library of titles delivered last November, the second wave is set to bring more fan favorites to Xbox One. Today, a portion of these new titles hit the console, prior to a full rollout scheduled for next week. … [Read more...] about New original Xbox games hit Xbox One backward compatibility today
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Microsoft is bringing 19 more original Xbox games to the Xbox One, including Star Wars classics
Microsoft is bringing 19 new original Xbox games to the Xbox One this month, including six classic Star Wars titles. The additions bring the total number of original Xbox backwards compatibility games to 32, after Microsoft launched 13 titles last year. All of the games will work via either a disc version of the title or a digital copy from the Microsoft Store. This is the full … [Read more...] about Microsoft is bringing 19 more original Xbox games to the Xbox One, including Star Wars classics
Xbox Live to Get Original Xbox Games
In conjunction with celebrating the fifth anniversary of its Xbox Live service, Microsoft has announced that it will begin selling games developed for the original Xbox game console via the Xbox Live Marketplace. Dubbed Xbox Originals, the availability will be tied to the upcoming December 4 update to the Xbox 360 Dashboard, and games will be on sale for 1,200 Microsoft … [Read more...] about Xbox Live to Get Original Xbox Games
Some original Xbox games will soon work on Xbox One
In recent weeks, there’s been some debate about the popularity of the Xbox One’s backward compatibility functionality — after a report was published that indicated not many users took advantage of the feature. Microsoft shot back, saying that the data was inaccurate. Now, the company has confirmed a major expansion of the program.During today’s … [Read more...] about Some original Xbox games will soon work on Xbox One
Xbox 360 Fall dashboard update to add original Xbox downloads
Microsoft has announced that the next dashboard update for the Xbox 360 will add the ability to download original Xbox games to your hard drive. Sounds like owners of the 20GB may want to consider upgrading.Starting December 4, Xbox 360 owners will have the option of shelling out 1,200 MS points (that's $15) for each game they'd like to download to their hard drive. As of right … [Read more...] about Xbox 360 Fall dashboard update to add original Xbox downloads
Xbox One backwards compatibility for original Xbox games is ‘very challenging’
Microsoft has again responded to the idea of making original Xbox games playable on Xbox One through backwards compatibility. Xbox engineering boss Mike Ybarra broached the subject on The Inner Circle podcast, saying the feature hasn't been ruled out, but you shouldn't expect it to come anytime soon."Nothing's impossible," Ybarra said, adding that Microsoft's current focus is … [Read more...] about Xbox One backwards compatibility for original Xbox games is ‘very challenging’
The insanely large original Xbox controller is back
In 2001, the gigantic original Xbox gamepad, affectionately known as The Duke, went down in history as one of the worst game controllers ever made. Now, Xbox co-creator Seamus Blackley and purveyor of retro game hardware Hyperkin have exhumed The Duke's shallow grave. Somehow, they got the explicit permission and even support from Microsoft to do such a thing. I … [Read more...] about The insanely large original Xbox controller is back
How to Play Your Original Xbox Games on Xbox One
Your Xbox One back catalog just got even deeper. Microsoft's latest console finally supports original Xbox games, meaning you can relive some of your favorite hits from the early 2000's without having to dust off the chunky old system. Image: Microsoft The first wave of backward-compatible Xbox games consists of the following 13 … [Read more...] about How to Play Your Original Xbox Games on Xbox One
Xbox’s chief wants to bring Xbox Game Pass and old-school Xbox games to Windows PCs
The walls between PCs and consoles keep crumbling down. Microsoft’s spearheading the charge with its stellar Xbox Play Anywhere initiative, which lets you buy a single copy of select Xbox One games and play it on Windows 10 PCs as well, complete with cross-platform cloud saves and multiplayer. But if Xbox head (Xboss?) Phil Spencer has his way, that’s just the tip … [Read more...] about Xbox’s chief wants to bring Xbox Game Pass and old-school Xbox games to Windows PCs
Xbox One To Get First 13 Backwards Compatible Original Xbox Games Today
The great thing about new consoles is the digital superiority, graphics improvement and yes, an array of new games that you can play on the new gaming console. However, no one can deny that there are some games which are greater than gaming consoles. Get the Free Tracker App to find a SNES Classic in Stock The whole pleasure of playing those games lies in the games than … [Read more...] about Xbox One To Get First 13 Backwards Compatible Original Xbox Games Today