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Xbox One Backwards Compatibility |OT| Who wants to pay for remasters?
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Am I missing something obvious, or is there no Backwards Compatibility section of the store or search filter on the Xbox One? I know you can browse/buy items here relatively easily, and that you can manually search for a specific title on the console, but I didn't see a straightforward "here's a list of BC games from these platforms"
There's a filter for ESRB ratings, but not one for "Original System Release"? lol
There's a filter for ESRB ratings, but not one for "Original System Release"? lol
There's a bunch of XB360 and XBO titles in "Retro & Classic Games" under Xbox Game Pass in the store. Otherwise it seems like an oversight.
I just checked and I'm pretty certain if you selected the Browse Games section in the store there was a Backwards Compatible row that you could select Show All, but it seems to have been removed for some reason.
I'm being a broken record, but do it. No arcade snowboarding game has ever topped SSX 3 imo, and it's never looked better.
The only gripes I have with it are low-res skyboxes that don't upscale with the rest of the game (which is a limitation with the Xbox Backwards Compatibility emulation), and all videos being encoded in a low-framerate and bitrate quality. Oh, and make sure to switch the controls to Pro instead of Default. Takes getting used to jumping and boosting with the triggers, but it beats being able to perform Spins/Flips with the Stick over the D-Pad.
What a fantastic game. I never figured I'd be playing it again all these years later. Now, if only it featured Xbox Live Multiplayer. Our only hope for that would be a remake. That or a port of the PS2 version onto current PlayStation hardware with its online capabilities restored. Perhaps it's a little more realistic to wish for SSX Tricky to be restored instead. Until then: Check out SSX 3.
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I remember playing SSX Tricky when I was younger and I really liked it. I'm not sure I played the rest of the older games, though. The only one I own is the reboot from 2012, which I didn't play for too long. The footage of SSX3 on Digital Foundry got me in the mood to play it, looks real nice and I miss snowboarding games.
Anyway, thanks for the tip, I'll keep that in mind if I get around to buying a copy.
Thinking about multiplayer and a remake of SSX 3, one that adds an optional shared universe to the game could be fun. Say you transport to the top of peak 3 the game could group you with several other players who are also starting their freeride from there at that point, so you can freeride down with random players at any time. If you decide to break off and enter an event you could then be matched with others who are entering the same event there and then. It would add a nice multiplayer touch to the game's light open world aspect.
Started the Witcher 2 on my X. I might do a lttp on it. Interesting so far, but it's got some things I find odd. I would have liked to start from the first game, but it's not BC and I don't think the enhanced version was on 360 anyway - the PC version also has crazy weird controls that I couldn't manage.
Thinking about getting a XB1 soon, backwards compatibility is what sold me in the end. Really looking forward to Ninja gaiden black and Panzer Dragoon Orta.
Here's my list of Xbox games I'd like to see be added:
Jet Set Radio Future: Would love to play through this again. One of my favorites.
Otogi & Otogi 2: Always wanted to play these
Silent Hill 2: If this came out, I would buy it without hesitation. Unless they ported the HD Collection instead.
Metal Wolf Chaos: it's in english, i'd buy it.
Toejam and Earl III: Probably would rather just wait for the new TJ&E but I never played this one.
Rent A Hero No. 1: An English version of this game had review versions sent out so if must exist.
Basically anything Sega, survival horror, or Capcom I'll take a look at. Early Microsoft published titles are an interesting bunch too but I haven't played many to be honest
Here's my list of Xbox games I'd like to see be added:
Jet Set Radio Future: Would love to play through this again. One of my favorites.
Otogi & Otogi 2: Always wanted to play these
Silent Hill 2: If this came out, I would buy it without hesitation. Unless they ported the HD Collection instead.
Metal Wolf Chaos: it's in english, i'd buy it.
Toejam and Earl III: Probably would rather just wait for the new TJ&E but I never played this one.
Rent A Hero No. 1: An English version of this game had review versions sent out so if must exist.
Basically anything Sega, survival horror, or Capcom I'll take a look at. Early Microsoft published titles are an interesting bunch too but I haven't played many to be honest
I've got it on PS4, it's decent and plays well enough but it just lacks life, especially compared to SSX yes.
Played some SSX3 last weekend in 4k.
Aside the menus it hold ups pretty good. First time I ever played that game and it is fun.
Def Jam Fight for NY would be nice as well.
Some NFS Most Wanted (2005) would be welcome. Had great times with that game in split screenmode.
Aside the menus it hold ups pretty good. First time I ever played that game and it is fun.
Def Jam Fight for NY would be nice as well.
Some NFS Most Wanted (2005) would be welcome. Had great times with that game in split screenmode.
Neither was Lost Odyssey, arguable a lot harder to do with 4 discs. But they did it.
Unfortunately I think enough time has passed since Arkham Origins became BC that a digital version seems unlikely at this point.
Yeah that sucks. I never played it but don't really want to get a physical copy.
Oh hell yes, Def Jam Fight for NY is one of the GOATS. Day one for sure.
The first game was never released on any console, sadly. This also means no controller support. I tried to play the first game on a TV with the Steam controller and steam profiles but it was still a pain. I've been playing PC games since 1990 so I know my way around M&K but I pretty much refuse to use them for gaming anymore. I gave up on the first game and just went to the second. No regrets.
I've hooked my 360 back up in preparation for my first playthrough of Enslaved: Odyssey to the West. I don't know if the game is ever going to go BC at this point, and I wasn't going to wait any longer to play it. So here we go, downloading it off of Games on Demand and starting soon.
It's a very good game. I'm sad the sequel(s) didn't happen, because it was a cool setup. no spoilers.
Lost Odyssey is also a first party game, hence Microsoft going through all that trouble. However I don't see why Warner Brothers wouldn't want to upload a digital version since it went BC, especially since it wasn't part of the remaster.
I've just finished The Witcher 1 on PC - it was not enjoyable. There is so much to-ing and fro-ing without much of a fast travel system and it became a slog. The combat on the easiest setting had me pulling my hair out at times with the difficulty. Don't be too worried about playing it - there's bound to be something on YouTube that summarises the key moments. Now I've started The Witcher 2 and I can immediately see how much improved the gameplay is.
There's some good TW1 plot summaries on Youtube, I just watched a couple before starting TW2 and I was golden.
I can't find it either, it's ridiculous. It is relatively easy to find using the website, but on the XBX? No chance.
Did they remove it for some reason? There used to be a section for BC games until very recently, at least in the US. I'll check tonight and see if it's disappeared on my X. Showed the most recent releases and then you could select "show all/more" and see the whole list.
I was browsing the games (around) a week ago but I just checked and yeah, the entire section has been completely removed from the store. I couldn't find any way to see back compat games any longer. Strange.
My body is ready for this in 4K/60fps
MS call your people..
My God! I forgot this game was out on Xbox. I'd buy this in a heartbeat
Something that's stupidly bugging me: Psychonauts is unfortunately titled as "Full Game - Psychonauts". In other words, when the Xbox Library is organized A-Z, Psychonauts is misplaced under F instead of P.
I just checked and there's a new section under Games called "Backward Compatible: Xbox One X Enhanced" so they are apparently tweaking the groupings or doing some kind of rotation. When I select "Show all" several games are missing that should be there.
Note: I'm in the preview program and got a new update right before I checked the store.
Finished up Jedi Knight last night and boy does it not hold up very well. I ran through most of the later levels. After the disappointment and wanting some Force Power focused games, I did pick up the Force Unleashed games. It will be my first time experiencing both.
On the flip side, Republic Commando is still pretty fun outside of a few bullet sponge enemy types. Remapping the controls is a godsend. The squad commands are reminiscent of Full Spectrum Warrior which I'm thinking of picking up. I really enjoyed playing through that game back in the day.
SSX3, Ninja Gaiden, and Orta are my favorites so far. I wonder what the chances of us seeing Tricky are. That's my favorite SSX game. Hoping for Burnout 2, Revenge and Takedown as well as the Otogi games. I think the rest of my wishlist will be unavailable due to licensing (PGR1-2, NBA Street).
On the flip side, Republic Commando is still pretty fun outside of a few bullet sponge enemy types. Remapping the controls is a godsend. The squad commands are reminiscent of Full Spectrum Warrior which I'm thinking of picking up. I really enjoyed playing through that game back in the day.
SSX3, Ninja Gaiden, and Orta are my favorites so far. I wonder what the chances of us seeing Tricky are. That's my favorite SSX game. Hoping for Burnout 2, Revenge and Takedown as well as the Otogi games. I think the rest of my wishlist will be unavailable due to licensing (PGR1-2, NBA Street).
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RFG has a remaster on the way, so I can't see that getting a BC release any time soon.
I agree, but THQ is also kind of weird. Both Darksiders games are available as b/c and Darksiders (360) is XBX enhanced before Darksiders Remastered is.
It could happen, I just think they'd hold off until the remaster sales have tailed off.
Darksiders 1 and 2 are both BC and even updated to X1X standards for DS1. I don't see that being an issue.
edit: too late.
Sorry if this has been asked a trillion times at this point, but how do I stop 360 backwards compatible games from using my old save in the cloud? I played through Gears 2 BC at the weekend and barely found any collectibles because it was accessing my cloud save tied to my old 360 profile. I fired up Gears 3 and it's doing the exact same thing. I'd like to go through Gears 3 and Judgment as fresh as possible so if anyone knows the process to delete those old saves, that would be ace.
Oh man this drive me nuts. I have all the Far Cry games but they don't show up in order because some are Far Cry, some are Far Cry®️and some are FarCry. And don't even get me started on the Call of Duty titles. *eye twitches*
Hopefully the Groups update helps but I'm also hoping we can re-order our games within the individual groups...like how Folders work on the PS4.
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