The real reason Black Ops II isn’t on Xbox backward compatibility

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Xbox Chief Phil Spencer reminded gamers that Xbox doesn’t solely control which games come to backward compatibility.

Gamers have been crying out for Call of Duty: Black Ops II to come to the Xbox One’s backward compatibility program, their requests seemingly falling on deaf ears. Nearly 200,000 votes have been cast on Microsoft’s website to bring the title to the program, but to no avail. However, when “XboxIsBestBox” and numerous other social media users tweeted at Spencer, it must’ve broken the Xbox Chief’s heart a little bit. He responded by unloading some truth regarding backward compatibility.

@XboxIsBestBox We confirm third party games in BC with the 3Ps approval, so I can't but know that we care about the voted on list.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) January 17, 2017

@BlackOpsXboxOne Oh I see them, I see them daily on twitter. Team knows that a lot of people are passionate about these 2 in BC.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) January 17, 2017

@bringbo2back_ @BlackOpsXboxOne Please don't take my lack of response on BO2 as a lack of caring, I really want to see this come to BC.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) January 17, 2017

So, it looks like fans of the series should turn their attention towards Activision in this case.

Posted: Jan 19, 2017 11:23 am
Related Forum: Call of Duty Forum

Source: http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/the-real-reason-black-ops-ii-isnt-on-xbox-backward-compatibility/

Comments

BondsPosted: Tue. Jan 24, 2017

VHz Not up to xbox, solely up to activision, treyarch, raven software and sledgehammer games to decide whether their game will be put forward for BC. However we all know how money hungry activision is, so they are likely to create a catch e.g remaster with supply drops or buying special editions of their games to recieve the old one :/

Exactly I refuse to buy IW just for MWR it is a rip off because I ONLY want MWR and that should be an option

Exist_Posted: Sat. Jan 21, 2017

I'd prefer Call of Duty 4 to be backwards compatible over Black Ops 2 or Modern Warfare 3.

DutchBrowniemixPosted: Fri. Jan 20, 2017

Never liked the multiplayer of black ops 2 anyway. Modern warfare 1, 2 and 3 were for me so much more enjoyable.

gtapro151Posted: Fri. Jan 20, 2017

The real reason is, activi$ion wants to sell you a remaster. I used to complain about it, but after they released bo1 on BC. All the hacking etc ruined it so it's no big deal.

kimPosted: Thu. Jan 19, 2017

Really think they'll just try to make money on a remastered same for MW2.., Seems as if they let Black Ops 1 and W@W out because BO1 doesn't truly deserve a remaster and they seem to be hinting towards a WW2 game again so?? Just my thoughts.

officialfredPosted: Thu. Jan 19, 2017

Nah when BO2 is backwards compatibility then I'll buy an Xbox one.

TheNewWorldPosted: Thu. Jan 19, 2017

AD4M Fingers crossed lads- BO2 over any game!

I would prefer MW2 any day over any COD hands down! This is my dream to come to next gen!!!

DiscPosted: Thu. Jan 19, 2017

it will happen just give it time

DanielPosted: Thu. Jan 19, 2017

I'm glad it's not on BC I absolutely hate that game, The black ops series was terrible in my opinion.

Bo1 was okay but still boring.

SkatesPosted: Thu. Jan 19, 2017

Come on Activi$ion we all know you want that $$$. Just imagine how much people would re buy the game because they lost their disc or new players that never played Bo2 and wanna give it a try.

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