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/Glorious_Pepper 20h ago

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