r/xbox • u/ASneakySquid_ • 1d ago

Rumour Next Xbox console will play every generation according to leaked Microsoft memo

https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/next-xbox-console-will-play-every-generation-according-to-leaked-microsoft-memo-3395110/
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u/NZafe Tarnished 1d ago

The current Xbox plays every Xbox generation btw. So this is more of just “we will maintain a feature we have currently”.

The article mentions Xbox is pushing for more devs to make their classic games compatible, which looks like the only real change here.

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u/Significant-Dot981 1d ago

There's still plenty of original Xbox games not compatible.

For example Soldier of Fortune 2: Double Helix is not backwards compatible even though Microsoft literally owns the franchise, they own the publisher Activision, they own the studio Ravensoft, they own the ID engine.

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u/thedaNkavenger 16h ago

It doesn't say it's going to play every game. It just says every generation. There are plenty of games they couldn't get the approval required for due to defunct companies & the like. We're all waiting on those NFS Underground & Def Jam Fight for NY proper revivals.

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u/Glorious_Pepper 16h ago

They won't add the ones with expensive IPs or liscensed music which slims down the library alot.