Microsoft Announces Xbox Backward Compatibility for PC, Bringing Classic Console Games to PCs and Handhelds
Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Backward Compatibility for PC program, allowing gamers to play a selection of classic Xbox titles on PCs and handhelds, including the ROG Ally and Ally X. The initiative begins with four titles, which are available for purchase on PC and included in all Xbox Game Pass plans. Owners of digital copies on console can also play them on PC via Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Cloud Gaming. The program is digital-only, excluding physical game owners. Enhanced features include up to 4x resolution scaling, VSync, fullscreen/windowed modes, anisotropic filtering, and anti-aliasing, with achievements being added to select original Xbox games. Minimum system requirements include Windows 11, 8GB RAM, and a GTX 950 or equivalent GPU. The announcement is framed as the start of a broader game preservation effort, coming amid backlash against Sony's move away from physical media.
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