Xbox 360 Games Could One Day Run On PC, Phil Spencer Suggests

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As of right now, Microsoft is bringing all of its own first party Xbox One games to Windows 10 PCs, while also making it easy for third parties to do so via the UWP and Xbox Play Anywhere initiatives. However, what about Xbox 360 games? While those have been made playable on Xbox One consoles, is there any chance for them to eventually come to PCs, too?

Speaking to a fan on Twitter, Xbox head Phil Spencer said that achieving that would be a pain in the neck, but that it is not something that Microsoft is willing to rule out entirely. “Running BC reliably on all the different PC HW configs would be a lot more work than XB1, but never say never,” he said.

Personally, most great Xbox 360 games were ported to PC, either at the time, or afterwards, via remastered releases. There are some gems that were not- PC players would love to play Tales of Vesperia, Lost Odyssey, Bayonetta, or Halo 3, I am sure- so this would still be worthwhile if it ever came to pass. But I can see why it is not a pressing need for Microsoft at the moment.

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IlcamorristaPosted:

this is a really good idea. great compatiibilty.

DanielPosted:

It is kinda cool but it just doesn't make sense in my head, They come up with some pretty weird ideas I must say.

RobPosted:

why make 360 games compatible to pc? doesnt make sence to me, they have a brand new console coming out soon..

Mr_RobotPosted:

This doesnt really partain to me since i have no xbox 360 games but its a good idea

junoPosted:

This would be pretty amazing, I would love to play some of the games on my pc..

OmittingCoderPosted:

Skates Can Xbox maybe make more 360 games bc before trying to make them playable on pc ok thanks.


Why would they make new games for an outdated console? Companies would prefer to have the power of the current gen consoles for their games.

SakuPosted:

Well this is pretty buzzing

NickPosted:

Can xbox please xbox players before they please PC players please

SkatesPosted:

Can Xbox maybe make more 360 games bc before trying to make them playable on pc ok thanks.

lilrichard22Posted:

I wonder if they would have the same legal issues if they decide to go through with it