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Microsoft is working on making Xbox 360 games playable on PC, leaked document reveals
eurogamer.net • • technology
Key Points:
- Microsoft plans to enable Xbox 360 games to run on PCs through the Xbox app, including handheld devices like the ROG Xbox Ally, with support extending to the next-gen Xbox platform, Project Helix.
- Developers will have control over backwards compatibility, pricing, availability for purchase, and inclusion in Game Pass, with the feature rolling out gradually between 2027 and 2028.
- The company recently announced bringing original Xbox games to PC, targeting an earlier launch in October 2026.
- Microsoft is reportedly developing a disc-to-digital feature allowing Xbox One and Series disc owners to convert physical games into digital licenses linked to both the user's account and the disc, enabling license sharing.
- The disc-to-digital feature's beta and official launch have been delayed beyond the initially expected dates, indicating a shift in the rollout timeline.
