Microsoft Launches Xbox Backward Compatibility Program to Bring Classic Games to PC
Microsoft has started porting original Xbox titles to PCs and handhelds, beginning with four games and adding enhanced graphics features.
AfroEuropa Newsroom
AfroEuropa desk
Microsoft has introduced an Xbox Backward Compatibility program for PC that allows players to run a selection of classic Xbox games on computers and handheld devices, according to reporting from Tom's Hardware and Engadget.
The rollout starts with four titles: BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy. All four are available to buy on PC and are included across Xbox Game Pass plans. Players who already own the games digitally on console can also access them on PC or handheld, with support for Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Cloud Gaming. The games are compatible with handhelds including the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X.
Microsoft described the launch as the start of a wider effort to preserve older Xbox games and bring them to PC over time, in a blog post attributed to Jason Ronald, Xbox's VP of next generation. Tom's Hardware noted that this is a digital-only preservation effort, meaning it does not benefit players who hold only physical copies.
Keep reading
Rockstar Workers to Vote on Union Recognition During GTA VI Launch
Staff at Rockstar's UK offices will vote from November 12 to 26 on recognising the IWGB Rockstar Game Workers Union, timed to coincide with the release of Grand Theft Auto VI.
Other highlights
How the EIP-7702 Ethereum Upgrade Figured in the Binance Wallet Attack
Security researchers say a 2025 Ethereum upgrade did not cause the Binance hack but may have helped attackers sidestep withdrawal protections.
Follow the story
One newsletter, two continents
The Bridge brings you the tech, startups, and leaders moving between Africa and Europe in one sharp email each morning. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
