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Backwards compatibility is a key part of modern gaming consoles. Diehard gamers often salivate over the chance to dive back into titles from past generations–especially if they haven’t been remade or ported to modern consoles. In the current selection of hardware for sale, the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PlayStation 5 are backwards…

Last week, Microsoft launched Xbox Backwards Compatibility for PC, releasing the feature with four original Xbox games as an “early release”. With this early release, Microsoft’s plan is simple: address bugs and build a stronger foundation for a broader launch later this year.

Xbox is introducing backwards compatibility for PC and handheld devices, starting with four original titles: BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy.

For years, there have been rumours that Microsoft is working on an official emulation tool to bring classic Xbox and Xbox 360 games to the PC platform. Now, Microsoft is making it official, with the first wave of original Xbox games becoming PC compatible for the first time.