Microsoft has given a bit more clarity on how backwards compatibility will work on Xbox Series X and Series S. Nearly every game that runs on Xbox One — including Xbox and Xbox 360 titles — will work on the new consoles on launch day, Xbox’s director of program management Jason Ronald wrote in a tweet. Show
The only exceptions are titles that require Kinect. Those games were always going to be on the chopping block as the motion-sensing peripheral, which debuted 10 years ago next week, won’t work with Series X and S. Xbox chief Phil Spencer wrote back in July that his team planned for “all Xbox One games that do not require Kinect to play on Xbox Series X at the launch of the console” — he said as much before Microsoft confirmed it had a second new console up its sleeve. The company plowed more than 500,000 hours into playtesting to make sure older games will run on the upcoming systems. So, while Ronald’s confirmation about backward compatibility isn’t massively surprising, it’s good to know that Xbox Series X and S owners can carry forward all of their Xbox One games as soon as they get their new consoles. As such, players will have access to thousands of games, old and new, at the jump. For extra transparency, Microsoft has published a list of the titles that will be backward compatible on Series X and S. All of the older games should run better on Series X and S too. All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. Knowing what discs work in an Xbox Series X will help you understand how much of your physical gaming library is playable or even which movies you can watch if you've got any on a disc. Thankfully, the Xbox Series X has excellent disc compatibility options, which means your catalogue of old Xbox 360 and even original Xbox games are playable on your new Series X, as well as a variety of entertainment experiences on different media. This means that, now you've been able to buy the Xbox Series X, you can easily play your favorite games that you were already playing, or revisit some classics, whether it's for nostalgia or to play the ones you missed provided you have the disc. If you want to know exactly which types of discs work in an Xbox Series X, we've got everything you needs to know about what's compatible and how you use it. Note that the Xbox Series S is a digital-only console with no disc drive, and is not compatible with external disc drives so you cannot use discs with that console. What discs work in an Xbox Series X(Image credit: Microsoft)With the Xbox Series X, you can use game discs for Xbox One, Xbox 360, and original Xbox – all Xbox One titles (apart from Kinect games) should be compatible, along with any Xbox 360 and original Xbox games that work with Xbox One. Insert the game disc then follow any on-screen prompts to install data or download updates, and once that's done you're good to go. You check here for more information on how to install Xbox Series X games, especially digital games. For entertainment, you may be wondering does Xbox Series X play Blu-ray movies? Well yes, the Xbox Series X can use Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, Blu-ray discs, and DVDs to watch your favourite movies, TV shows, and more. To get started, head to the Store app on your Xbox Series X and download the Blu-ray Player app, then once that's installed simply pop in your disc and start viewing. How to insert discs in an Xbox Series XIf your Xbox Series X console is placed in the horizontal position many of us are familiar with using, with the power button located in the top right corner, then insert your discs in the standard direction with the label side facing upwards. If you have your Xbox Series X standing in the vertical position, then insert your discs with the label side facing the left hand edge of the console. And when you're done with them, here's how to eject an Xbox Series X disc as well. How to transfer games to Xbox Series X external transfer | How to pair an Xbox Series X controller | Xbox Share button | Xbox Series X controller and accessory compatibility | Xbox Series X standby mode | Xbox Quick Resume | How to set up the Xbox mobile app | How to hard reset an Xbox Series X 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. 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. Which Xbox One games aren't compatible with Xbox Series X?From a web-source it states: "The Xbox Series X and S are backward compatible with almost every native Xbox One game, 568 Xbox 360 games, and 39 original Xbox games. The only Xbox One titles that won't work on the Xbox Series are those that require Kinect, as the Kinect is no longer supported."
How many Xbox One games are compatible with Series X?Xbox Series X/S
One of the Series X's features includes full backward compatibility with all Xbox One titles and the list of Original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles currently available.
Can Xbox One games play on Xbox One X?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.
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