Xbox Backwards Compatibility
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The big "Stop Killing Games" petition just hit 1 million signatures — in partial thanks to one dev who tried to kill it
By Adam Hales published
Gaming #StopKillingGames completed its goal despite one prominent developer opposing the movement.

Xbox backward compatibility isn't dead, as VP Jason Ronald announces new open role at Microsoft
By Michael Hoglund last updated
Gaming Xbox Backward Compatibility could come back if this new job listing is accurate, meaning much older games could be played on the latest Xbox hardware. Here's why it matters.

Xbox fans are pining for Microsoft to re-open the backward compatibility program
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Microsoft acquired Activision-Blizzard in full in 2023, and as we enter the second year of that acquisition, some fans have grown frustrated.

Xbox 360 Marketplace shutdown FAQ: store closing date, digital game sales & discounts, online servers, and other questions answered
By Zachary Boddy published
End of 360 The Xbox 360 Marketplace is sadly shuttering its doors after nearly two decades, and some classic games are set to disappear forever. Here's what you need to know.

EXCLUSIVE: Xbox President Sarah Bond has set up a new team dedicated to game preservation and forward compatibility
By Jez Corden published
Bond, Sarah Bond Per emails confirmed to be genuine by Microsoft, Xbox President Sarah Bond has set up a new team dedicated to ensuring Xbox games can be played on all sorts of future hardware.

Microsoft is removing these classic Xbox 360 games from sale as soon as next week
By Jez Corden last updated
Bye bye But the digital games removed from Xbox 360 will still be available on Xbox One and Series X|S consoles.

Do Xbox owners actually use Xbox backward compatibility? 95% of Windows Central readers say so.
By Sean Endicott published
Xbox backward compatibility has been around for years, but people have debated its value. Over 95% of our polled readers use the feature to play classic titles.

Poll: Do you play Xbox backward compatible games?
By Sean Endicott published
Do you keep playing old games or do you stick to newer titles? Let us know in this week's poll.
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