Xbox Backwards Compatibility - Xbox One & Xbox Series X

Hello, A-Sven-gers! Thanks for checking out my video on backwards compatibility for the Xbox One and Xbox Series X consoles. In November 2021, Xbox announced the final 76 games in the backwards compatibility list, bringing the total number of Xbox and Xbox 360 games to 695 games (63 Xbox games and 632 Xbox 360 games). This enormous list allows for many classic franchises such as Borderlands, Call of Duty, Halo, Fable, Gears of War, Max Payne, Dead or Alive, Star Wars and more to be played with many visual and gameplay improvements and, in some cases, include the download content (DLC) for free.
This backwards compatibility is available for all disc models of the Xbox One (original Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X) as well as the Xbox Series X.
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[@JMS103]

It would be better if it was fully backwards compatible with every Xbox game ever made instead of select titles.

[@SvennyMcG]

Definitely! I think because the hardware wasn't included in it it becomes a licensing issue

[@MrKevosmin]

That part… here I was hoping for games like Azurik, Nightcaster, Kung Fu Chaos, Brute Force, Unreal Championship 1 to be playable on the Series X/S

[@Isaac-mk2ckgodshelper]

Yeah I agree thats what I bought it for

[@SvennyMcG]

I'm always hopeful that they revisit the backwards compatibility option, especially once Activision is fully on board

[@robe9796]

Damn i was gonna buy it thinking this , that’s terrible …. Now I am not sure if it’s worth that

[@angryfoxzd5233]

This was actually a smart move on Microsofts part this allows them to keep their fans happy and not spend alot of money.

[@SvennyMcG]

Definitely an awesome move 🙌 Makes for a great library of games!

[@Noway976]

It was the deciding factor for me when deciding what console to get. If it wasn’t backwards compatible I honestly would’ve just bought a 360 again

[@SvennyMcG]

I love that it not only supports games but in some cases enhances them too with better frame rates, free DLC etc 👍

[@BlamedAxis]

I think the 2 biggest Pros of backwards comparibility are A) You don’t need to buy original hardware to play older games now, which saves a ton of money B) It saves space- not everybody has room in their setup for all of the different consoles, so having just 1 that plays all of your games is great

[@SvennyMcG]

100% ! How great is it to play so many "extra" titles on one system? Plus as many of the stickers show on these games they can be really cheap to grab used 👍

[@TheyWantMeGone69]

@@SvennyMcG Yeah Sony get with the program.

[@SvennyMcG]

Sony just announced the new PS Plus system today, hope they add more classic titles soon 👍

[@TheyWantMeGone69]

And you can still buy the original disc and own it.

[@SvennyMcG]

In some cases buying used physical games is cheaper than their digital counterpart, so having both options available is always nice for the consumer 👍

[@mlfitness67]

I'm sold. I was debating between xbox and Playstation this backwards compatible won me over

[@SvennyMcG]

Awesome! Both are great consoles but backwards compatibility and Game Pass Ultimate as options are excellent on Xbox 👍

[@_X1M_]

If you do end up getting an Xbox Series S/X or whichever you get, and if it’s mainly for the backwards compatibility I recommend these titles if you haven’t played them. Original Xbox: SSX3, TimeSplitter 1&2, Jade Empire, Max Payne 1&2, Psychonaunts, Star Wars battlefront 2, Star Wars republic commando, Conker Live and reloaded and Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction Now the Xbox 360 games I recommend Xbox 360: Portal 1&2, Mirror’s Edge, Binary Domain, Asura’s Wrath, Vanquish, Red Dead Redemption, Alan Wake, Skate 3, Mini Ninjas, Toy Story 3, Fable Anniversary. There’s waaaaay more games than that, but it really depends on what types of games you like, but out of all the games I listed.. you should definitely give Asura’s Wrath a try, it’s honestly the most fun I had in a while with a video game.

[@stillon360]

This is genuine fan service from Microsoft here! Its great to see all the passive upgrades these games get from better hardware. Regardless of what they said, I feel like they'll start up the BC program again, but are just taking a respite in the mean time while ironing out any licensing issues.

[@SvennyMcG]

I wholeheartedly agree and with the recent Activision acquisition I can certainly see more titles being added in the future too 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@bloodstrike6665]

@@SvennyMcG I really want them to put Singularity on backwards compatibility it is a great game, but it would be huge + for adding it on game pass and if it was possible to make it have 60fps boost

[@SvennyMcG]

I absolutely love that they upgraded some titles with resolution and frame rate updates. Here's hoping they add more sometime in the future, including Singularity 👍 Thanks for watching

[@b0sch0]

I wish backwards compatibility wasn’t that restricted , If you have the disc or digital game from previous generations you should be able to play it without problems

[@SvennyMcG]

I agree, I wish it wasn't so throttled. Some point to the emulators of previous consoles, some to the licensing costs to reissue the game on the digital store, and also the extra work Xbox is putting in to update or optimize the games for the new consoles. Regardless, I'd definitely like to see more backward compatibility too 👍 Thanks for watching

[@samfrito]

I use BC all the time. The Mortal Kombat 9 is a particular surprise that it got added. Love the hell out of BC. Grateful someone at Microsoft knew the value of keeping older titles we love alive with this program. I would hope all the games on the current list find their way into people's collections and never end up in dumpsters.

[@SvennyMcG]

Couldn't agree more, absolutely love the number of titles available and yet always hopefully they one day reveal more 🙌 Thanks for watching

[@samfrito]

@@SvennyMcG i second that!! never let the list end! until every game (I love) is playable on current gen and from here on. i will hang on to my OG Xbox anyways. its disc tray and hdd noises still comfort me.

[@SvennyMcG]

Haha definitely a distinct noise when that tray opens! I still have some OG Xbox consoles, love that design

[@lordshenfan6625]

I actually really like the backwards compatibility but I would have liked to have seen more games here but there's plenty here for both 360 and oringnal xbox titles. I also like the improved framerate and visuals on the xbox one. It's also a lot less loud with its fan unlike the 360s and you have to worry about your discs getting scratched lol. I have 29 360 discs and 11 original xbox playable in total. I loved playing Ssx3 and dead or alive 1 2 and 3 on it. They look and sound great!

[@SvennyMcG]

I think it's AMAZING the number of backwards compatible games made available- but of course, I'd love to see more 😊 You're right though, the upgrades on games like Crimson Skies etc simply look fantastic, it's incredible they not only ported but upgraded many of these games 🙌

[@zachross8081]

still waiting for more OG xbox games and more xbox 360 games for backwards compatible?

[@lordshenfan6625]

@@zachross8081 yep I do indeed but the list is still good tho.

[@HonkeyKong54]

If It was up to the backwards compatibility team at xbox every single game would be on there. There's games out there that they've been trying for years to get on the program but so many games are stuck in licensing limbo or companies want to re-release games themselves and charge full price.

[@SvennyMcG]

100% - I'm still hopeful the Activision deal goes through and we see the backwards compatibility program open up again

[@paulbennett2284]

Thanks for the info, I didn’t realise you got the DLC included.

[@SvennyMcG]

The DLC isn't included with *all* games but it does come with a good handful of games such as the Star Wars Battlefront games, Borderlands etc. Wikipedia has a breakdown of the list of titles. Thanks for watching 😊

[@donnierobinson1273]

Thank you for the detailed no nonsense presentation. I just purchased an XBOX ONE, I have been a huge fan of 360, and original XBOX. I just started RE 7 and I am quite impressed. Thank you for your service sir, I’m an instant subscriber!

[@SvennyMcG]

Thank you for watching and for your support! The Xbox One is fantastic and the backwards compatibility is an awesome option to have. If you ever decide on Xbox Game Pass make sure you check out my video on converting Xbox Live Gold as you'll save some money too 👍

[@zachross8081]

still waiting for X-Men Legends 1 & 2 for backwards compatible?

[@SvennyMcG]

I sure hope so too, absolute classics 🙌

[@YellowMohamad1234567]

The reason why I bought a Xbox Series X after being a sony playstation fan for so many years

[@SvennyMcG]

Such an awesome feature for sure! 🙌

[@ga7868]

AMAZING VIDEO keep it up bro this is gold 🙏

[@SvennyMcG]

🙌 thank you for watching! Appreciate your support

[@patvee]

very informative retrospect!

[@SvennyMcG]

Thank you! Appreciate yours support as always 🙏🙌

[@napoficial7123]

It's amazing bro! Great collection 🎉

[@SvennyMcG]

Thanks for watching 😊🙌

[@gernonjones8871]

I truly believe that Microsoft will do the backwards compatibility program again. Because let’s face it after Starfield and many other of those game pass offerings, what does Microsoft have left? I’d rather have them do more backwards compatibility than nothing at all. And the games I would love to see become backwards compatible are as follows. Sonic heroes Shadow the hedgehog Sonic mega collection plus Sonic riders Sonic the hedgehog 2006 SSX tricky NBA street,1 or 2 Burnout three Halo, combat evolved

[@SvennyMcG]

I think so too, it will broaden the scope of playable games beyond Game Pass and make the console even more friendly to older games. Great suggestions for where to start! Sega has been playing well with Xbox for years. Thanks for watching 👍

[@gernonjones8871]

@@SvennyMcG you would think since it was sonics 30th anniversary last year they would’ve made those games backwards compatible by now.

[@SvennyMcG]

Definitely! Sega would likely permit the backwards compatibility, it would just be up to Xbox to do the legwork to make it work

[@benjaminsanchez2748]

We definitely need NBA Street 🔥

[@SvennyMcG]

Curious how difficult it may be to get the NBA license - but definitely be awesome to see it make the list 🏀

[@araujo_nj]

I also love this inclusion (BC), am now playing Castlevania lords of shadow for the 1'st time and loving the game. Awesome move from MS.

[@SvennyMcG]

I think it was one of their best plays of the previous generation for sure 👍 Thanks for watching

[@adielfasshan664]

Oh man love the video about the backwards compatible program. Bought my series X last year and i’m really interested in trying out these games from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 which some of them i haven’t played it yet back then. Here’s hoping that Xbox/Microsoft will continue the BC Program in the future so i can Play these older titles 😄

[@SvennyMcG]

Thanks for watching! Not sure if I'm misreading your comment but to confirm the games shown you can still play with backwards compatibility 👍 At this time Microsoft just isn't adding any other titles. The current list of 80+ Xbox and 600+ Xbox 360 titles are still active 😊

[@alexandreb888]

have you tried playing them? how well does it work so far?

[@anthonyholdford4041]

Does this mean you can only use the backwards compatibility if you are online to download from the Xbox store, to read from the disc etc to play them.I have the original Xbox & 360 & loads of games but didn't buy the last gen console but am thinking of getting a Xbox series X second hand.Dont play multi player so never been online/Xbox live.

[@SvennyMcG]

Essentially yes, you'll need to connect to the internet to allow the backwards compatibility to function. You do *not* need a paid online membership though (Xbox Live, Game Pass etc) to take advantage of the backwards compatibility 👍

[@pandierik8346]

Hello, so let me know if i get it straight. I want to buy an Xbox one X, this console is backward compatible with xbox 360 games ? Digitally/ from the store or phisically too, from dvd's ?

[@SvennyMcG]

Select original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles are compatible with Xbox One, and some are even optimized / improved on the Xbox One X! I show quite a few of the titles available in this video that will play on the Xbox One X but there is an official list available on the Xbox site (it's in the video description) 👍

[@c.niemannphotography4130]

Good thing to mention and know! If you have a game that's backwards compatible and its heavily scratched. It wont matter as long as the console recognizes the disk it will download from the network and install it, it doesn't install it off the disk.

[@SvennyMcG]

You are absolutely correct! 😊👍 While I didn't mention it here, I did cover that in another video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y17ZhKKihamHsLM

[@iagosouto8366]

hi great video! do you know if the original versions of Batman Arkham Asylum and City are backwards compatible via phisical media ? i have the Return to Arkham collection but i'd like to have the originals

[@SvennyMcG]

Hi, thank you for watching! Unfortunately no, those particular titles are not listed BUT, Batman: Arkham Origins is, which is great because it's absent from that collection 👍

[@iagosouto8366]

@@SvennyMcG thank you a lot for your reply, it's great to know at least arkham origins is compatible.

[@SvennyMcG]

You bet! Happy to assist. There's definitely a solid library of backward-compatibility 😊👍

[@hovermotion]

Superb information and vid👍🏻

[@SvennyMcG]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching! 🙌

[@notatechguy1209]

Yes, the only reason I repurchased an Xbox One a few years ago was because of backward compatibility and to play MLB The Show 21 when it came to Xbox One. I already owned a few old Xbox 360 games I couldn't play but kept because they were rare like NCAA Basketball 2009, so with another IP I liked but didn't have access to on PC in MLB The Show coming to Xbox One it was a no brainer. I own over 60 games on Xbox and over half of them are Xbox 360 titles I loved or just didn't get a chance to finish back then.

[@SvennyMcG]

It's such a great feature! The Xbox and Xbox 360 both had great libraries of games so it's awesome to see the titles still playable today 👍

[@MrMatzkala]

Im a 90's and a broke boi from the scratch got 1 game a year and thats sad Now im a Adult have Time and Money and can run all the Games today with a xbox serie x and a 2.1hdmi tv now a days youre got a full setup. Now i keep up for all i miss in my younger Days. I said thanx big Thanx for Microsoft

[@SvennyMcG]

One of the perks of growing up is finding the things you enjoy and spending money on them. Video games is definitely one of those things for me as well and having a console that plays multiple systems like the Xbox Series X is definitely a great way to enjoy so many titles over generations. Thank you, Microsoft, for sure! Thanks for watching 👍

[@Bluebird77750]

Do i need to be connected to the internet to use backwards compatibility? I live in rural area i don't have internet. Would be nice if it works right out the box

[@SvennyMcG]

Yes, you'll need to connect to the internet to download the copy of the backwards compatible game to your console. After that, the disc just acts as a validation key - I'm sure this means it still needs to validate it on the internet as well but it's momentary if you have spotty internet connection

[@MadastheHatter13]

Here's a question though... If you popped in GTA San Andreas the Xbox Original version disc into the Xbox X what version are you goin' to get... The amazing normal version in all its nostalgic glory... Or the hidous mobile port 360/trilogy version?

[@SvennyMcG]

Unfortunately yes, it does direct you to the 360 port of the game 🎮

[@retrogroovtv]

dope video! i may go ahead and repair my xbox one for now and wait to see what the series x ends up doing this year 👌🏽 i can still get some use outta the xbox one 🔥

[@SvennyMcG]

Absolutely! The Xbox One is still a great console and we often use it alongside the Series X, especially when playing multiplayer games. And yeah, the backwards compatibility breathes a lot of life into it too 😊 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@devonsreviews1632]

Hi i have a question will the Transformers movie games that are on 360 will they work on an Xbox one???

[@SvennyMcG]

Sorry, I don't see any Transformers titles on the the backwards compatibility list

[@projectbbeats3327]

Does the disc have to be in the console all the time to play it or can you remove the disc and still play the game

[@SvennyMcG]

You need the disc in the tray every time you boot the game - not sure if you can remove it once you load the game 🤔 Why would you wish to remove it?

[@azizthegoat2161]

Yo boss can u help me I try putting every Xbox 360 disc in my Xbox one it doesn’t even show a message it’s blank like there’s no disc inside

[@zachross8081]

i don't know when they are starting to being more new backwards compatible games on the Xbox One / series x ?

[@SvennyMcG]

The Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard just went through today, here's hoping we see some more classic Xbox and Xbox 360 titles!

[@gowthersan4382]

Just a question it installe by connexion or just the disc i mean offline?

[@SvennyMcG]

It installs from online - you need to keep the disc as a key to play it digitally but it will download from the store. Good news is that will include DLC for some games 👍

[@tubasweb]

It would be cool to do a side by side comparison of the games to see how much better they look on the Xbox one s.

[@SvennyMcG]

Definitely a cool idea, see what I can do in the future 👍

[@atony1400]

Did you get the virtua fighter 5 online disc to work? Collecting all these and that's the only annomily I see from my collection.

[@SvennyMcG]

Unfortunately no, that was an oversight on my behalf. Since this video I have installed all of the games shown here EXCEPT that Virtua Fighter 5 Online; the compatible game is Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown, an XBLA digital-only game. Apologies for this error

[@atony1400]

@@SvennyMcG no problem. Also, disc versions of foreign games work. I've installed the Japanese versions of Rumble Roses XX no problem, as well as other region games like Clannad, all the Steins:Gates, and even Panzer Elite Action Fields of Glory. Arcade Compilation Discs like XBLA Unplugged work too.

[@SvennyMcG]

Wow that's fantastic! I'll look into the other region games and I believe I have an arcade compilation disc, thanks for the head's up! 👍

[@atony1400]

@@SvennyMcG definitely recommend trying it and good luck!

[@carston101]

So I have NEED FOR SPEED UNDERGROUND 2/MOST WANTED/CARBON for og Xbox, whats the latest system i can buy that'll play the discs?

[@SvennyMcG]

Need for Speed Underground 2 looks to be compatible on Xbox 360 but that's it - I don't see any NFS games on the Xbox One or Xbox Series consoles as compatible with previous versions

[@carston101]

@@SvennyMcG guess I gotta shop for an og then. Thanks!

[@SvennyMcG]

The good news is that they're usually not too expensive or hard to find 👍 Thanks for watching 🙌

[@jeffreyespinoza4860]

2023 is this still possible I have the original Xbox one from 2013 (few first that came out) I’m trying to play BO2 on the XBOX one but not even the cd 💿 image pops up…

[@SvennyMcG]

The backwards compatibility is still available and Black Ops 2 is on the list. I have the dame model of Xbox One and it works - do other discs work on your system? Does that disc work on a 360?

[@swamjz5524]

Do the og Xbox games have achievements added for the Xbox one and series’s or no

[@SvennyMcG]

I don't believe any of the OG Xbox games had achievements added but the Xbox 360 games, of course, still have theirs 👍

[@hadi48930]

How Many Sonic Games Re-released on Backwards Compatibility for Xbox One Family and Xbox Series X?

[@SvennyMcG]

Great question! There's a few Xbox Live Arcade titles and some physical titles too: Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Sonic & Knuckles Sonic Adventure Sonic Adventure 2 Sonic CD Sonic Generations Sonic the Fighters Sonic The Hedgehog Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode I Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II Sonic Unleashed

[@stormrocksadventures3826]

does anyone know can you play Scarface on the Xbox One? or Xbox series? It's an Xbox original it seems to work on Xbox 360

[@SvennyMcG]

I don't see Scarface on the backwards compatibility list. The Xbox 360 does have a solid backwards compatibility with the original Xbox but the list isn't the same on today's consoles unfortunately

[@muchamore321]

great stuff thanks for the info

[@SvennyMcG]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@pheonix8167]

Question can I play Transformers dark of the Moon on an Xbox One? It was Xbox 360 game

[@SvennyMcG]

Sorry, I don't see that title on the backwards compatibility list 😔

[@zachross8081]

I don't know when they adding more original Xbox games for backwards compatible?

[@SvennyMcG]

🤞 Keep the hope alive!

[@hadi48930]

Does Angry Birds Trilogy Re-released on Xbox One Family and Xbox Series X?

[@SvennyMcG]

Hi! I don't see the Angry Birds Trilogy on the backwards compatibility list

[@zigZag-xv3xp]

So on xbox one xbox 360 games cannot be pop in xbox one and expect it to run like 360??? Let me get this right you have to be online with xbox one to download xbox 360 game? And then you have to be online to continuously to play game?

[@SvennyMcG]

I'm not sure about having to stay online to play but yes, you'll need to be online when you first pop the disc in. Some games will run like 360 while others are improved or optimized

[@JZea-ow6rg]

Does ultimate Spider-Man, Def Jam Fight for Ny, Need For Speed Underground 2 Work on the Xbox 360

[@SvennyMcG]

Ultimate Spider-Man and NFS: Underground 2 will play on Xbox 360. I don't see any of those three titles on the backwards compatible list to play on the Xbox One or Series X.

[@zachross8081]

i really like to play ultimate Spider-Man and nfs underground 2 on Xbox One?

[@SvennyMcG]

100% ! Great title choices!

[@OdonnellSimon]

Is def jam fight for new york backwards compatiable with the xbox series x

[@SvennyMcG]

Unfortunately I don't see any of the Def Jam titles on the list 😕

[@Airsofter0000]

I like playing on the original system more but I’m replaying for achievements younger me didn’t get but I’m having trouble with the 360 account sign in glitch going on so I’m having to replay on the my Xbox one for games I can

[@SvennyMcG]

Good point on the achievements! For 360 saves, you mean the cloud save option?

[@chrisstrong3830]

Right stupid quistion but im not sure should 360 backwards compatible disc based games work on a seies x or is it just digital reason i ask is i just bought splinter cell blacklist but the disc doesnt install?

[@SvennyMcG]

No stupid questions, my friend! The disc will only act as a "key" to trigger the download from the Microsoft Store; in this case, if the install disc isn't triggering the download try inserting the game play disc. Thereafter, the game will fully install to your SSD and you will use the game disc only as a validation key to play it off the SSD. Blacklist is listed as compatible and apparently even Xbox enhanced!

[@chrisstrong3830]

@@SvennyMcG thankyou mate ill give it a just semed like the disc wasnt even spinning 👍

[@SvennyMcG]

Hope you're good to go! 👍

[@chrisstrong3830]

@@SvennyMcG sadly its not working 😕

[@SvennyMcG]

Are any discs spinning?

[@zachross8081]

we hope this year to see new backwards compatible games soon?

[@SvennyMcG]

Now is the time! 🙏

[@lorantkamen3198]

Backward compatibility is the reason I chose MS in 2016 when I bought an XB1 rather than a PS4.

[@SvennyMcG]

That was an awesome announcement when Phil Spencer announced the backwards compatibility program 🙌 The fact that some games, even original Xbox games, were optimized is even better! Thanks for watching 👍

[@kaymart6703]

I have a question has anyone ever tried to play a game called tintin on the Xbox one? I would like to know if that game is backwards compatible.

[@SvennyMcG]

Hi! Unfortunately I don't see Tintin on the backwards compatibility list. Snowy deserves it though!

[@timothyburnett770]

Any idea if blitz the league 2 is backwards compatible?

[@SvennyMcG]

Sorry, I don't see it on the backwards compatibility list

[@Flashguy9000]

I have a question do I need Xbox 360 account to play Xbox 360 games online because I never own Xbox 360 and I’m thinking about buying Xbox series X

[@SvennyMcG]

Hi! Yes, for online play you'll still need an Xbox account. As Xbox Live has rebranded you'd need Game Pass Core

[@SantiagoMonroy5]

Opinion on Sonic Unleashed? It's one of my personal favorite games

[@SvennyMcG]

We enjoyed the gameplay too 😊

[@zisiskalampoukas3814]

Hello,I have Xbox series X and i want with some way to play in my console the old nba 2k's (2k14 untill 2k18).Can you tell how can i do that?thank you

[@SvennyMcG]

Hello! Unfortunately, it looks like none of those NBA 2K titles made the backwards compatibility list 😕 The only NBA title I see compatible is NBA Jam: On Fire Edition from the XBLA store.

[@zisiskalampoukas3814]

@@SvennyMcG thank you for your answer!i see that some of them (2k 16-17-18) are compatible with xbox one! Other way through xbox one maybe? Cloud or something else? Also I wonder if i put a original xbox one disk/game on series x ,if it is going to play?

[@SvennyMcG]

Yes! *Most* Xbox One games will work on the Series X, essentially all except some like any Kinect games 😊👍

[@TheHistorianKing]

So it's really about the licensing of most OG XBOX games to be backwards compatible on XBOX series X? Is that correct? Because I wanted to play Def Jam Fight For NY, Sonic Heroes, NBA Street Vol. 2, 007 Agent Under Fire, & etc but doesn't work because we have to get the licensing permission from the company that made them. Is that correct?

[@zachross8081]

i really want to play more original xbox games on xbox one?

[@TheHistorianKing]

@@zachross8081 Me too but it's the licensing thing from companies that's preventing it to happen. So we still have to go back to our original game consoles to play those. So unfortunate

[@toye895]

I can't seems to get disc 2 of my dragoon age origin ultimate edition to work on my series x. Any help would be appreciated

[@SvennyMcG]

You progressed to the 2nd disc but it's not working?

[@toye895]

@SvennyMcG it's all good. Unfortunately I think the laser that reads xbox originals and 360 games is broken 😢

[@SvennyMcG]

@toye895 oh no, really? Other games aren't working either?

[@toye895]

@SvennyMcG yeah I tried a few and sadly none worked. I have my xb1 to fall back on at least lol

[@SvennyMcG]

Sorry to hear but yeah, glad to hear you have a backup plan 😊

[@zachross8081]

we need more original xbox games for backwards compatible?

[@SvennyMcG]

I agree 100% ! However, it sounds like the list is final and Xbox isn't working on any further backwards compatibility for original Xbox or Xbox 360

[@zachross8081]

I hope they add all og xbox games for backwards compatible?

[@SvennyMcG]

I do too! Hope they get back to the program again 👍

[@Illegally_ugly]

Soul caliber 4 and 5 doesn't work as well I don't understand why cause playing with Yoda is awesome

[@SvennyMcG]

Definitely! Yeah unfortunately only SoulCalibur and SoulCalibur II HD Online (both from XBLA store) are backwards compatible. Could be another licensing concern there

[@user-wz5nh1oo2w]

can you play scareface world is yours xbox version, on the xbox x before the game

[@SvennyMcG]

Sorry, I don't see Scarface on the backwards compatibility list

[@xxtbgangxx1019]

Does army of two devils cartel backwards compatibility?

[@SvennyMcG]

Unfortunately no, I don't believe it is, only Army of Two as it's part of EA Play. Maybe EA will add it to the backwards compatibility list 🤔

[@Asaylum117]

I feel like both Nintendo & Sony need to take a pager from XBOX. Because I personally enjoy older games, more then I do newer ones. And I have been holding on to my PS2 and PS3 systems for a long time. The fact that XBOX Series X has an option to let players play older games is a huge positive in my book. Maybe in future I might get an XBOX Series X, because the console does seem like it's worth getting for gaming, weather it be new or older games.

[@SvennyMcG]

I have a Series X but my boys still enjoy Game Pass on the Xbox One as well. Definitely love the backwards compatibility options on either console, and I agree it'd be nice to see more of this from all parties 👍

[@ProJatior]

Thinking about getting a Xbox ONE for Kinect and as much backwards compatibility as possible. I still don’t like the name (Xbox 720)

[@SvennyMcG]

I see Xbox One systems going for relatively cheap so now is a good time for sure. Plus the Xbox One Kinect games aren't compatible on the Series X so that's another incentive for sure. And yeah, 720 probably would have made more sense 😁

[@zachross8081]

we hope the backwards compatible program start up soon?

[@SvennyMcG]

Soon please! 🙏

[@user-ch7hh8kq7g]

I have alot of those game great collection

[@SvennyMcG]

Thanks! So many great games on the Xbox and Xbox 360, so happy to see them still available!

[@bigdank7789]

I felt something with that original xbox intro

[@SvennyMcG]

One of my favourite parts of this video too, like talking with an old friend when that green light starts shining 🙌

[@jackharpe3rd233]

I would still personally prefer if a Hardware/Software Engineer works to finding a way to make the system fully capable of reading, identifying, and communicating with all the data on the disk while at the same time capable of upscaling it. Basically the best of both worlds so that way we won't always need a internet signal in order for it to be possible. Until we have a proper nickname for this technique, I'll just dub it Organic-Backwards-Compatibility.

[@SvennyMcG]

I hear you. The ability to simply read the software over generations- much like software on a PC - is truly the ideal to strive for

[@jackharpe3rd233]

Just on a side note @@SvennyMcG, how did Microsoft manage to make Windows XP backwards compatible with 95 and 98? I still remember using all 3 Operating Systems back in the day as a kid, and was pleased at how all our older PC titles prior to Vista or 7 we're able to run on our newer system to an extent.

[@SvennyMcG]

Exactly! I believe it's doable to increase the backwards compatibility and Microsoft seems to be the one primarily focused on opening this up, hopefully Sony & Nintendo follow too 👍

[@HonkeyKong54]

You only need the internet once

[@alexandreb888]

@@HonkeyKong54 you don't need internet every time you start a backwards compatible game?

[@IdioticDinosaur0]

Wait but if you put a disc inside that does not work will your xbox still be fine

[@SvennyMcG]

As long as it's not so damaged to scratch the lens, certainly! I made a video playing a scratched Xbox disc: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y17ZhKKihamHsLM

[@zygon7856]

I have some games like that but others like left 4 dead and portal 2 and the orange box, asura's wrath and last doom 3 bfg edition

[@zachross8081]

i like to play more original Xbox games and 360 games on my Xbox One?

[@SvennyMcG]

Hope it starts up soon too 🙏🤞

[@bonnlandicho3676]

Modern warfare 2 and 3 are compatible in xbox one?

[@SvennyMcG]

Yes! In fact, it's stated that the campaign for MW2 was "remastered" for Xbox One. I haven't confirmed if there are any major upgrades but it is definitely compatible 👍

[@davesworld1972]

I live in the UK and Raiden iv was never released here on the 360; I purchased a copy from America but won't be able to play it on my pal machine. I would love to see some of those shmups released on game pass as they weren't released here either.

[@SvennyMcG]

I wasn't aware it wasn't available in your region! I'm sorry to hear it didn't play on your console 😔 If backwards compatibility was available, here's hoping it does indeed make its way to Game Pass! I alwayd love a good shmup too 😊 Thanks for watching

[@CoolModderJaydonX]

Wish games like Sonic Heroes and Shadow the Hedgehog were also backwards compatible. But, what can you do?

[@SvennyMcG]

For sure! Here's hoping they add more titles to the program sometime in the future 👍 Thanks for watching

[@CoolModderJaydonX]

@@SvennyMcG Or even, hell, remakes/ports of those games would be nice.

[@SvennyMcG]

No doubt! Over Christmas we grabbed a couple Sonic ports on the Switch (Forces, Racing, Mania) but it'd be nice to see those. A chum is selling Shadow the Hedgehog and I looked it up and was surprised at what it's going for these days

[@SocksFC]

EA owns the Renderware engines that they were made on :/

[@DeathStriker88]

Greetings sir. I am going to buy a new XBOX Series X. I wanted to know if these few games I listed here are backwards compatible or not. 1. Forza Horizon (XBOX 360 Disc) 2. Forza Horizon 3 (XBOX One Disc) 3. Forza Horizon 4 (XBOX One Disc) 4. Forza Horizon 5 (Series X/Windows 10 Compatible)

[@SvennyMcG]

Hello, my friend! Yes, Forza Horizon for 360 is listed as a backwards compatible game 😊 The Xbox One and Series titles you listed will all be compatible as well so you're all set! Lots of racing ahead for you, enjoy! 🙌

[@zachross8081]

i really want to play old NHL Xbox games on Xbox One/Series X so bad 😢

[@SvennyMcG]

Some of those NHL games were so fun, great suggestions!

[@joshhildebrand7085]

You think the Mortal Kombat for the Xbox original and VE Gallaghea would work on Xbox one

[@SvennyMcG]

360 titles Mortal Kombat (2011) and MK vs DC Universe are compatible but unfortunately those titles are not. Thanks for watching 👍

[@zachross8081]

i wish we had more original Xbox games and more Xbox 360 games for backwards compatible on Xbox One/ Series X?

[@SvennyMcG]

Definitely! More of both please! 🙏

[@EVILMONKEY-fz9pv]

Will the Xbox Series X play Call of Duty Black Ops 1 on physical copy?

[@SvennyMcG]

Yes! In fact, I show footage of the Xbox Series X playing COD Black Ops from physical here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y17ZhKKihamHsLM

[@EVILMONKEY-fz9pv]

@@SvennyMcG Wow. Thank you so much for helping me with my question! :) I wanted to ask you this because I was planning on getting an Xbox Series X and wasn’t sure if Black Ops was going to work.

[@SvennyMcG]

You bet 😊👍 Black Ops II works as well (many of the COD games work) so you'll be good to go! Enjoy! Thanks for watching

[@madgun5098]

Very interesting

[@SvennyMcG]

For sure! There's a great library and many games can be found cheap! Thanks for watching 😊

[@therunawaykid6523]

What about series s? The original Xbox games also work on there?

[@SvennyMcG]

The Series S has the same allowances to play most of these games by purchasing them from the Microsoft Store; the obvious difference here is while compatible you do not have access to your physical discs as there isn't a disc drive on the Series S. Some games, unfortunately, are disc only compatible and otherwise not for sale on the store.

[@therunawaykid6523]

@@SvennyMcG oh right I have the Xbox one s with the disc drive, some original x box games and some 360 games work I hope Microsoft add many more in the future

[@heavy4956]

If backwards compatibility returns, here the list of games i want them to add Lollipop chainsaw The Simpsons: Hit & Run The Simpsons game (2007) Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse Street Fighter x Tekken Ultimate Spider-Man Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions Spider-man: The Edge of Time X-Men Origins: Wolverine (Game) Ninja Blade

[@zachross8081]

I love Simpsons hit & run and ultimate Spider-Man I wish they add those games to backwards compatible soon?

[@SvennyMcG]

You picked so many beauty titles! Hit & Run is so fun and the Spider-Man titles are awesome 🤟🕷

[@SvennyMcG]

I hope the program starts back up soon too! 🤞

[@zachross8081]

still waiting for more Xbox racing games for backwards compatible?

[@SvennyMcG]

All Forza would be a good start!

[@zwayer2112]

Lord of the ring games should be on the list ? What do you think ?

[@SvennyMcG]

Agreed! The Lego LOTR game made it, however, even though EA did the LOTR franchise games I don't know how the licensing plays out. If they're added to EA Play the perhaps backward-compatibility will come with it too 👍

[@zwayer2112]

@@SvennyMcG I have the Og games that came out on xbox . i cant believe even the og Xbox game star wars obi-wan game isnt backward copat , any thoughts ?

[@SvennyMcG]

That one escapes me - they made SO MANY Xbox Star Wars games available like KOTOR and Battlefront but Obi-Wan, an Xbox-Exclusive game, was not updated. If they brought it in now, with the Disney+ show now active, I think it would be played like crazy. Maybe EA Play will provide it one day 🤔

[@deniciogabriel1098]

Test FIFA Street 4 from 2012 was the last FIFA Street being released for Xbox 360 and Ps3.

[@SvennyMcG]

I'm sorry, my friend, I don't believe any of the FIFA titles are backwards compatible at this time

[@deniciogabriel1098]

too bad, but it would be worth testing, thanks very good partner your content only progress on your journey! 🤝🇧🇷

[@SvennyMcG]

Thank you! Appreciate the kind words 🙏 I did look and unfortunately I don't have that title in my games library to test at this time but I'll keep an eye out for it 😊

[@yolandagreer8039]

Which new system could i play midnight club dub edition remix on

[@SvennyMcG]

Midnight Club: Los Angeles is playable on the Xbox One and Xbox Series systems (note the Complete Edition will download when even a standard disc is used 👍). I don't see Midnight Club Dub Edition though

[@yolandagreer8039]

Svenny McG thanks for the information,I actually ordered my Xbox games midnight club dub edition remix off ebay & street football also

[@SvennyMcG]

Very nice! Xbox had such an amazing library of great games. It's a shame not all are backwards compatible but at least it's not too hard to find an original Xbox console still

[@josereyescruz2892]

How to play Batman: Arkham Origins on Xbox One and PS4?

[@SvennyMcG]

The Xbox One and Xbox Series X are backwards compatible with the Xbox 360 edition of Batman: Arkham Origins 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@zachross8081]

we like to see old Activision games for backwards compatible?

[@SvennyMcG]

Absolutely!

[@ryannajames7687]

I recently bought left 4 dead, tried it in my 1s but it didnt work. Not sure at this point since it was on the list

[@SvennyMcG]

Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 are both on the backwards compatibility list, and in fact both are listed as enhanced for the Xbox One X and higher. What happened when you inserted the disc? Any errors?

[@ryannajames7687]

@@SvennyMcG it says it's not compatible. Which I find very strange. Could it be because of the 1s and not 1 X

[@SvennyMcG]

No, in the video I'm using the original model Xbox One, not the S or X. Any chance you have an Xbox 360 to test the disc? Wondering if your copy of the game is the problem 🤔

[@powen_]

Is it possible to play skylanders giants from 360 on Xbox one

[@SvennyMcG]

Sorry, Skylanders Giants isn't currently on the backwards compatibility list 😕

[@powen_]

@@SvennyMcG are you kidding me I just bought it

[@SvennyMcG]

Sorry my friend, I don't make the rules just follow them! It's an EA title so hopefully they update but as of right now I don't believe it is compatible

[@_Virtuee_]

One thing I just realized how is it emulating when you own the game on a disc

[@SvennyMcG]

The game was licensed to play on the Xbox 360; making it available on other hardware requires a new license. That's my understanding of it. To make the games playable on the new hardware they have to be downloaded from the Microsoft Store but more than just digital games they are running as they did on Xbox & Xbox 360

[@GB2G]

can xbox one games be played on series x if u have them already

[@SvennyMcG]

Yes they can! Nearly every Xbox One title is compatible with Xbox Series X. Note that the Kinect titles, of course, will not work as the Series X does not support Kinect

[@GB2G]

@@SvennyMcG cool thanks🙌🏽

[@SvennyMcG]

You bet! Thanks for watching 😊🙏

[@tj559]

How to play Battlefield 3 Xbox 360 game on Xbox One X?

[@SvennyMcG]

Hi, you should be able to pop in the disc which will then trigger a download from the Microsoft Store. After that the game will run off your system with the disc acting as the license key 👍

[@PayHomageJC]

They need more - why is nba jam not available on store either

[@SvennyMcG]

It's a good list but far from perfect and definitely wish it was bigger. Fingers crossed they open the program up again

[@alexjohnson2192]

We need Star Wars obi wan! It was an og Xbox exclusive too 😢

[@SvennyMcG]

You know what's crazy is I picked up this title a few months ago and was mind-blown it wasn't on the backwards compatible list!! Like literally the only Star Wars Xbox title to not make it 🤔🤷‍♂️😔

[@flaminraymon]

thank u

[@SvennyMcG]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@mattsmedley.onehandedgamin9029]

I saw fallout 3 in your list, yet didn't see fallout New Vegas, please tell me if this is compatible or not. I wouldn't want to purchase an entire system for nothing.

[@SvennyMcG]

Fallout: New Vegas is indeed included 👍 I may not have had a copy for 360 at the time of recording. I also read that if you have the "Ultimate Edition" of the game that all DLC will run too. Enjoy!

[@mattsmedley.onehandedgamin9029]

@@SvennyMcG Thank you so much 👍

[@SvennyMcG]

You bet! 🙌

[@draculathalmor]

Why xbox 360 disc won't work on xbox one u no how to fix

[@SvennyMcG]

You'll need to make sure you're connected to the internet when you use backwards compatible games 👍

[@zachross8081]

still waiting for more backwards compatible games?

[@SvennyMcG]

🤞 Always hoping for a new announcement 🙏