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Xbox Backward Compatibility Hits 300 Games!
20 Oct
Summary
- Xbox backward compatibility now supports over 300 games.
- Lost Odyssey is free to download until December 31st.
- Backward compatibility is achieved through emulation technology.
Microsoft's Xbox One Backward Compatibility program has officially surpassed 300 supported Xbox 360 titles. This significant milestone is being celebrated with a special offer for Xbox One owners.
From now until December 31st, the 2008 Xbox 360 role-playing game, Lost Odyssey, can be downloaded for free. This critically acclaimed title, which received an average critic score of 78 percent, is a substantial 22.4GB download.
The program enables Xbox 360 games to be played on the Xbox One through emulation. Players can use their original game discs or purchase supported titles digitally through Xbox Live. The library has steadily grown since its introduction in November 2015, starting with 104 titles at launch.