Microsoft is bringing original Xbox games to PC
Microsoft is expanding its ecosystem by bringing original Xbox games to PC with added features and achievements.
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Microsoft has announced the arrival of Xbox backward compatibility on PC, allowing users to play original Xbox games on their computers. Coverage from The Verge, Windows Central, IGN, Pure Xbox, and Xbox Wire emphasizes that this update includes new features, specifically the addition of achievements to select original titles.
Future developments depend on which specific titles will be included in the 'select' group of games receiving achievement upgrades.
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Quick answers
What is Microsoft bringing to PC?
Microsoft is bringing original Xbox games to PC via backward compatibility.
Will these games have new features?
Yes, the games will include new features and achievements.
Do all original Xbox games get achievements?
According to Pure Xbox, achievements are being brought to 'select' original Xbox games.
Coverage (8)
- Microsoft just released my favorite old-school Xbox game on PC PCWorld · 3h ago
- Xbox Brings OG Console Games to PC, and There’s a Good Reason Why Gizmodo · 3h ago
- Microsoft is bringing original Xbox games to PC The Verge · 3h ago broke it first
- Xbox brings back compat to PC, and upgrades OG Xbox games with achievements Windows Central · 3h ago
- Microsoft Is Officially Bringing Achievements To 'Select' Original Xbox Games Pure Xbox · 3h ago
- Microsoft Announces Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC, With New Features and Achievements IGN · 3h ago
- Play More of the Games You Love, Wherever You Play with XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC XBOX Wire · 3h ago
- Microsoft is bringing original Xbox games to PC The Verge · 3h ago broke it first
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