Red Dead Redemption backwards compatible Xbox One release an “error”

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Red Dead Redemption was not supposed to go join Xbox One’s list of backwards compatible titles just yet.

The magnificent Red Dead Redemption was among a number of titles which quietly became playable on Xbox One via backwards compatibility over the weekend.

Although Microsoft made no announcements, the Rockstar classic was found to be playable on the newer console via the digital version or after installing from the game disc and taking the console offline.

Unfortunately, this wasn’t an early release ahead of announcement, but a mistake – and it has since been rolled back.

“Microsoft tests all Xbox 360 games with our emulator to ensure a quality experience across a breadth of titles. Due to an error, some of the games currently in test were accidentally made available,” Microsoft’s Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb said on Reddit.

“We have since removed access to those games, and apologize for any confusion this may have caused. We will have more information on upcoming releases soon.”

Dang. Well, at least we know it’s definitely in the works – and about time! Red Dead Redemption has been one of the most-requested titles since Microsoft announced limited backwards compatibility for Xbox One.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2016/02/07/red-dead-redemption-backwards-compatible-xbox-one-release-an-error-pulled/

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GebPosted:

OXT I hope they actually add skate 3 to the next batch of bc games


thats what ive been saying for like 3 months now

lolohnoeszszPosted:

Black_Biro When they announced BC they said it's pretty easy for the developers to do so, so why does it take so long for these games.. I know there's a few performance issues and stuff but I honestly don't care being a semi-beta tester, nor would pretty much anyone. Hate waiting so long.


Developers have no part in BC at all. The way it works is they need permission from the Publishers for example with RDR you would need Rockstar Games (Publisher) and not Rockstar North (Devs). Then MS as pointed in the article tests them then releases them when the game is ready.

ChatPosted:

Hope to see this game and many others too, so many 360 games, which I don't use now :c

OXTPosted:

I hope they actually add skate 3 to the next batch of bc games

platyuiPosted:

Well we know it's coming in the future if they are testing it already

LokePosted:

Red Dead Redemption should be on xbox one i would love to see how it runs on a xbox one

JastyPosted:

It's a shame it was an error ,but at least we know it's going to be coming.

EvoVIIIPosted:

Black_Biro When they announced BC they said it's pretty easy for the developers to do so, so why does it take so long for these games.. I know there's a few performance issues and stuff but I honestly don't care being a semi-beta tester, nor would pretty much anyone. Hate waiting so long.


Well the main thing is if the developers even want to have an old game on a newer console.

iShanePosted:

Well I had fun playing it till I got the update 5mis. Ago lel

Black_BiroPosted:

When they announced BC they said it's pretty easy for the developers to do so, so why does it take so long for these games.. I know there's a few performance issues and stuff but I honestly don't care being a semi-beta tester, nor would pretty much anyone. Hate waiting so long.


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