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A leaked Microsoft document outlines bringing Xbox 360 games to PC via Project Helix, with developers able to toggle backward compatibility and choose pricing or Game Pass inclusion, and a gradual rollout planned for 2027–2028 on next-gen devices; the plan also mentions a disc-to-digital feature for Xbox One/Series discs and a separate October 2026 target for original Xbox games to reach PC.
Dataminers have revealed that Microsoft’s Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC isn’t a general emulator, but an Xbox 360 emulator (Xefu) running inside the PC port, enabling several Xbox 360 titles—and some original Xbox games—to run with varying degrees of success, signaling that more 360-era games could come to PC beyond the current four original Xbox releases.
Windows Central reports that four original Xbox games launching on Windows PC are being run through an Xbox 360 emulator layer, effectively making them Xbox 360 titles on PC. This reveals a deeper emulation stack behind the PC back-compat effort and suggests a faster path to bringing more 360-era games to PC, with potential implications for Game Pass and game preservation. There is no official roadmap yet, but insiders hint at big, long-term plans.
A Kotaku Deals roundup flags deep discounts on 14 classic Xbox 360 games (plus a batch of Summer of Arcade indie titles) digitals until July 30, including The Witcher 2, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Dragon Age: Origins, Mass Effect, Shadow Complex, Limbo, and Castle Crashers Remastered at a few dollars each, all playable on Xbox One/Series X/S via backward compatibility. The piece notes caveats such as the 360 Mass Effect’s issues, that you can upgrade Street Fighter IV to Ultra Street Fighter IV for a small extra, and that Bastion isn’t on sale; Legendary Edition bundles are discounted too, and Bastion’s 15th anniversary price is highlighted.
Microsoft’s Xbox Insider Preview rolls out new features: Xbox 360 achievements now appear in Game Hubs, Gamertags can be up to 15 characters for unique names, you can play games via Cloud Gaming during updates, and a new Add to Wishlist button in Game Hubs—initially for Alpha Skip-Ahead Insiders before wider release.
Microsoft says it is actively investigating a service-side issue that is preventing some Xbox 360 backward-compatible games from launching on Xbox Series X/S, with players seeing a 'Can’t connect to Xbox Live' error and noting the problem may affect newer consoles; there is no timeline for a fix.
GameStop playfully labels PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U as retro and launches a Retro Trade-In Bonus offering 10% extra trade credit through March 21; stores will also accept defective non-operable consoles for trade, highlighting nostalgia marketing around these systems.
GameStop announced that the Wii U, PS3, and Xbox 360 are officially retro consoles and is running a retro trade-in bonus that adds 10% to trade credits through March 31; defective retro hardware is now accepted, with a full retro list available on GameStop's site.
An experimental fork of the Xenia Xbox 360 emulator, named XeniOS, has arrived in alpha to iPhone, iPad, and Mac, enabling early Xbox 360 gameplay through sideloading. Compatibility is limited as development continues, with guides and tests showing some playable titles and a reminder to use legally owned games.
The Xbox 360 cannot manually set its clock beyond December 31, 2025, which may cause issues for offline users when the date automatically advances to 2026, though the console can display the year 2026. It remains uncertain if Microsoft will release a patch to address this limitation.
Microsoft's stock (MSFT) has increased alongside news that Xbox 360 games are being delisted, indicating a potential shift in the company's gaming strategy or market focus.
Certain Xbox 360 games are reappearing as 'coming soon' on the Xbox Store in some regions, sparking speculation about a possible update or glitch, but no official confirmation has been provided by Microsoft.
Microsoft updated the Xbox 360 dashboard to fix a box art issue and added subtle ads promoting the newer Xbox Series X/S consoles, signaling a push for users to upgrade despite the console's long market presence.
Microsoft has released a new update for the nearly 20-year-old Xbox 360, fixing a graphical bug but also adding two ads for Xbox Series X/S consoles on the dashboard, including a QR code that links to a webpage, which many see as a desperate marketing move to promote new consoles on an aging device.
The Xbox 360 has received a new system update, primarily affecting the dashboard's appearance and displaying ads for the newer Xbox Series X|S consoles, following the closure of the Xbox 360 store in July 2024. Despite the store's shutdown, backward-compatible games remain available, and online multiplayer support continues depending on publishers. Microsoft is actively developing new consoles and gaming hardware.