We already knew that the new generation Xbox Series X will offer backwards compatibility, but Microsoft has now confirmed that the functionality will be available at launch. In an interview with GameSpot, Xbox boss Phil Spencer explained that he's already testing backwards compatibility on his own Xbox Series X. "We wanted to make sure we could deliver on our day-one compatibility promise," Spencer told GameSpot. . "I've played quite a few games (Xbox 360) on my (Xbox Series X) and Xbox One games on (Xbox Series X) and it's just to make sure we can be there from day one."
Backward Compatibility Library
(Image credit: Lionhead Games) But how many backwards-compatible games will the Xbox Series X support? According to Microsoft, the company wants the "thousands of games that run on Xbox One" to be playable on Xbox Series X. "We want these games to go with you, but we also want their services to go with you," said Jason Game, director Xbox Partner Program Management. "We want your gaming legacy to be with you, whether it's your gamer score, whether it's your friends list, all your achievements, your saves, it should all come together so there are no obstacles for you when you think about moving forward." While this sounds like a daunting task, Microsoft has apparently built the X-series with backwards compatibility in mind, which is sweet, sweet music to our ears, as hopefully it means moving to the next generation won't allow gaming. of Xbox that we have collected over the years.