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Xbox 360 games are reportedly coming to PC as well
According to a leaked Microsoft document shared with developers, Xbox 360 games are reportedly coming to PC, handheld systems, and the upcoming Project Helix
Key takeaways
- Microsoft is planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC, handhelds, and the upcoming Project Helix console.
- Developers can set their own prices for the PC versions and bring their titles to Game Pass.
- A disc-to-digital program will allow players to get digital versions of Xbox games they own on disc.
- The disc-to-digital public beta was scheduled for July but appears to be delayed.
- Microsoft included the official Xbox 360 emulator Xe03 inside files for original Xbox games on PC.
According to a leaked Microsoft document shared with developers, Xbox 360 games are reportedly coming to PC, handheld systems, and the upcoming Project Helix console. Developers will be able to opt into backward compatibility, set their own prices, and bring titles to Game Pass. Additionally, Microsoft is planning a disc-to-digital program to let players convert physical discs into digital copies, which was reportedly scheduled for a July beta but has faced delays.
By the numbers
- 4
- Initial batch of original Xbox games announced for PC
How it unfolded
- Scheduled public beta for disc-to-digital program on Xbox Insiders
- Scheduled broader availability of disc-to-digital program
- Planned full launch expanding original Xbox games on PC
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Common questions
- What happened with Xbox 360 games?
- Microsoft is planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC, handhelds, and the upcoming Project Helix console.
- Where can I read the original report?
- Read the full report at engadget.
