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Original Xbox Classics Reach Windows with PC Backward Compatibility

Microsoft is expanding backward compatibility to Windows, launching four original Xbox games (BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy) for $10 each; Xbox Game Pass subscribers or players with existing console licenses get instant access. The titles support Vsync, anisotropic filtering, enhanced anti-aliasing, and up to 4x resolution scaling (to 2560×1920) but run at their original frame rates. A GTX 950 minimum is supported (with a recommended GTX 1070 Ti for best results), and early testing notes near-Series X performance with some filtering and minor graphical issues.

via Ars Technica|

#backward-compatibility #game-pass #gaming

gaming1 month ago•110 min saved

Original Xbox Founder Warns History Could Repeat With Soaring Hardware Costs and AI Shortages

Original Xbox founder Laura Fryer warns that the fears she had in 2001 about Microsoft entering hardware are resurfacing as hardware costs soar and AI-driven shortages strain the ecosystem; she argues Xbox should lean into Windows and its software ecosystem via Project Helix, while acknowledging possible restructuring but remaining hopeful if studios are empowered to deliver strong games.

via Windows Central|

#gaming #hardware-costs #laura-fryer

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition: A Translucent Green Nod to 25 Years

Microsoft reveals a translucent green Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition to celebrate 25 years, echoing the original Xbox with a clear console and matching controller; it includes 1 TB storage, a glowing X logo, and hidden surprises for fans, with release slated for November but pricing not announced.

via The Verge|

#gaming #limited-edition #microsoft

gaming4 months ago•76 min saved

Android Gains Original Xbox Emulation via Xemu Fork

A community fork of Xemu has brought Original Xbox emulation to Android, with two options: a paid Google Play version and a free sideload from GitHub. The project isn’t by the official Xemu team, but leverages open-source tech to run classic Xbox titles on mobile hardware (AYAN Thor noted among capable devices). Early tests show mixed results across games—some run slowly or are unplayable on certain devices, while others function better—making this a promising but imperfectProof‑of‑concept as developers refine performance and compatibility.

via Windows Central|

#android #emulation #gaming