Xbox Backwards Compatibility

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Every Xbox backward compatible game revealed at the 20th Anniversary show

By Jez Corden published 15 November 21

Microsoft gives Xbox backward compatibility a huge boost to celebrate the platform's 20th anniversary, injecting Max Payne, F.E.A.R., Manhunt, and many more classic titles to download and play.

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Xbox 360 backward compatible games list for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

By Matt Brown last updated 14 April 21

Feeling nostalgic? Here's a list of every Xbox 360 and original Xbox game you can play on your Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

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Brutal Legend discounted to $5 on Steam and Xbox 360 Marketplace

By Asher Madan published 10 October 19

Get it right now!

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Splinter Cell, Indiana Jones, and more announced as final backward compatible games

By Asher Madan last updated 10 June 19

Keep an eye out during Inside Xbox.

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There's a huge Xbox backward compatibility sale this week, here are the best deals

By Asher Madan published 21 May 19

Microsoft has debuted a new week of sales across backward compatible games.

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Hitman HD Pack joins Xbox backward compatibility, contains Contracts and Silent Assassin

By Asher Madan published 9 May 19

Today, Xbox Live's Director of Programming Larry Hryb announced that Hitman HD Pack is now backward compatible. Hitman HD Pack contains Hitman: Contracts and Hitman 2: Silent Assassin.

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