E3 2017: Backwards compatible original Xbox games could appear on Game Pass

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During Microsoft’s E3 press conference, it was officially announced original Xbox games would be coming to Xbox One’s backward compatibility program, and now more information is pointing to Xbox’s new subscription service possibly receiving the titles.

In an interview with IGN, Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, provided additional details on the new backwards compatible games and how they will be available to players. “We can support the discs, which was actually a technical achievement for the team. I didn’t think we were going to get there,” Spencer said. “But I also know a lot of people can’t find those discs anymore, so we will definitely make sure they are available digitally for people.”

While no details on pricing were shared, Spencer did tease Xbox Game Pass, the platform’s new subscription service, “could be a great place to put these games.” Apart from the already confirmed backwards compatible Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, the additional list of old-school Xbox games that players will be able to return to are not yet known. Spencer did also confirm Microsoft can’t control third-party game prices.

While the company revealed several upcoming new and returning titles during its E3 conference, the headliner was the next Xbox console, Xbox One X. Previously known as Project Scorpio, the powerhouse system packs impressive and powerful internals into the smallest Xbox console to date. Eager fans can throw down $499 for the system on November 7th, 2017.



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PinkRibbonPosted:

I remember playing Counter Strike on the original Xbox it would be awesome to play that again especially on the One. This would be awesome if they add tons of games.

FibrilPosted:

Meh, depending what games they add. I remember playing a tycoon type game when I had my original Xbox.

UziPosted:

Really looking forward to playing some of my childhood favourites.

HaloPosted:

Hm, I already have Halo so I'm good with BC :)

k3rryPosted:

Real stoked to see Fable 1 if it's on there, didn't get to play many Xbox games as I started on the 360. Missed out on a good bunch of fun games.

OgxaneyyPosted:

If they add 007 nightfire & 007 everything or nothing and any of the splinter cell games I'll be happy with the the OG backwards compatibility relive my childhood memories

ForcedNameChangePosted:

Tricks The pass is useless imo. All of the games that are on it are terrible. Actually put some good XB1 games on it first and then go backwards compatible. .

The pass is another way to get money. The games are just as bad as games with gold games, however I cannot wait for Watch Dogs. Game was a blast

jrfd2Posted:

This seems quite interesting but I'm not exactly excited for it, would like to see the simpsons hit and run and be able to play that again

TricksPosted:

The pass is useless imo. All of the games that are on it are terrible. Actually put some good XB1 games on it first and then go backwards compatible. .

DanielPosted:

That would be cool to see some decent old time games on the Pass, The pass comes in handy so now it will be even better.


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