Xbox backwards compatibility of Xbox 360 games was Microsoft's big surprise back at E3 2015, and since debuting the feature later that year, the publisher rolled out new releases on a month-by-month basis. Show
Though Microsoft wound down its original Xbox and Xbox 360 back compatible efforts in mid-2019 in favour of Xbox One support for Xbox Series X - which also supports a range of improvements - there was one final update in November 2021 as part of Xbox's 20th anniversary celebrations, adding another 76 games and adding additional enhancements to existing ones. While both downloadable and disc-based Xbox 360 and original Xbox games work on Xbox One and Xbox Series X, only selected games are supported on a case-by-case basis. From fan-favourite Xbox Live Arcade games to some of the biggest Xbox 360 exclusives such as Gears of War 3 and Halo: Reach, the roster represents a wide selection of some of Xbox's greatest hits. On this page:
Watch on YouTube 76 new Xbox backwards compatible games: What are the latest Xbox backwards compatible games?In November 2021 as part of Xbox's 20th anniversary celebrations, Xbox added another 70 games to its backwards compatible roster - and introduced additional enhancements to existing ones. First, let's go through the existing games given FPS Boost when played on Xbox Series X or S:
Here are the 18 new original Xbox backwards compatible games:
Here are the 58 new Xbox 360 backwards compatible games:
Xbox backwards compatibility list: Every Xbox 360 game currently playable on Xbox One and Xbox SeriesHere is every backwards compatible Xbox 360 game playable on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S:
Xbox backwards compatibility list: Every original Xbox game playable on Xbox One and Xbox SeriesFirst introduced on October 24th 2017, here is every Xbox original game backwards compatible on Xbox One and Xbox Series:
Xbox Series backwards compatibility: What are the Xbox backwards compatibility improvements on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?As well as the above lists of supported Xbox One and original Xbox games, the Xbox Series consoles also offers backwards compatibility to Xbox One games and peripherals (including the Xbox Elite Controller and Xbox Adaptive Controller) in what Microsoft describes as "our most powerful and compatible console ever". In a blog post in July 2020, Microsoft said: "It's our intent for all Xbox One games that do not require Kinect to play on Xbox Series X at the launch of the console." Backwards compatible supported games on Xbox Series will benefit from several system-wide features:
As well as broad backwards compatibility support for Xbox One games, select Xbox One games will also see specific Xbox Series versions for free as part of the Xbox Smart Delivery system. In November 2021, as part of Xbox's 20th anniversary celebrations, over 70 new titles were added from the original Xbox and Xbox 360. These were confirmed to be the last backwards compatible games to be introduced on later Xbox consoles "due to licensing, legal and technical constraints". Xbox One backwards compatibility: How well do Xbox 360 games run on Xbox One?The experience varies from game to game. According to Digital Foundry's report, all titles receive some baseline improvements - such as the elimination of screen tear "completely on every title" - through to any disc access operations tending to "have less of an impact on performance", meaning Mass Effect's elevator load times and Fallout 3's hitches are reduced. However, while less demanding games such as Braid and N+ perform flawlessly, the more CPU-heavy titles do struggle, with Halo: Reach and Gears of War: Judgement singled out as games that suffer in the emulation process. Watch on YouTube In terms of features, Xbox 360 backwards compatibility on Xbox One supports:
Many Xbox 360 games are also currently available on Microsoft's Netflix-style Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Is original Xbox games compatible with Xbox One?Xbox One Backward Compatibility is free and allows you to play select Xbox 360 and Original Xbox games you already own on Xbox One. Xbox Series X|S Backward Compatibility is free and allows you to play select Xbox 360, Original Xbox games, and Xbox One games you already own on Xbox Series X|S.
How do I play old Xbox games on my Xbox One?Just pop your game disc into your console. Or, if a digital game you bought is compatible, you'll find it in your games list. Go to My games & apps > See all > Full library > Owned games, then select the Filter button and switch the All games filter to Ready to install.
Can you still play original Xbox games?Xbox Live functionality for original Xbox games has been discontinued. You can, however, play system link between original Xbox and Xbox 360 consoles. Learn how to connect consoles for system link play.
Can you play original Xbox Halo on Xbox One?In a first for the Xbox console family, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Series S were both backward compatible, at launch, supporting every game playable on the previous Xbox console - the Xbox One. This includes all Xbox One games, as well as all Xbox 360 and original Xbox games that are playable on Xbox One.
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