Is Microsoft cutting backwards compatibility on the 360?

Paratech · February 13th, 2010, 05:08

I heard the newer 360 Elites can't play XBOX games, is that true?

I'm hoping someone was just misinformed.

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dirtbag · February 13th, 2010, 05:39

In my experience, any original XBOX game supported by the 360 requires an update from XBOX LIVE to be playable. As far as I know, there is no real difference between the Elite, Arcade, etc, these are just the names given to the "packages" being sold in stores (someone please correct me if I'm wrong). But since MS is now cutting support on Live for the original XBOX, any games you might have, but have not updated your 360 for will not be playable, but you still have a little time to get the updates.

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Lenox · February 13th, 2010, 06:03

But the live support they are cutting of is for playing online, offline games should be unaffected if it's only a patch.

**blueshogun96** · February 13th, 2010, 23:41

I think the only thing you'll have to worry about is the content that's only usable online. I forgot which games are like that.

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February 13th, 2010, 05:08	#1
Paratech Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 8,018	Is Microsoft cutting backwards compatibility on the 360? I heard the newer 360 Elites can't play XBOX games, is that true? I'm hoping someone was just misinformed. __________________ Spoiler: -Dreams of getting a new 360 XBOX in 201x. -Current consoles:Wii, Slim PS2, also has 3DS / GBA SP and a PSP 3000 -PC: AMD Quad Core A8-3800 Accelerated Processor, 16GB DDR3 Ram, Radeon HD45xx 1 GB video card, 1 TB hard drive, 500 GB hard drive, Supermulti DVD Burner, Wireless Lan 802.11 b/g/n, Beats audio Studio Quality sound, Win 7 Home Premium Yes, I like getting (primarily digital) games on sale @ bargain prices! don't like it? Just deal with it!

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February 13th, 2010, 05:39	#2
dirtbag Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 115	In my experience, any original XBOX game supported by the 360 requires an update from XBOX LIVE to be playable. As far as I know, there is no real difference between the Elite, Arcade, etc, these are just the names given to the "packages" being sold in stores (someone please correct me if I'm wrong). But since MS is now cutting support on Live for the original XBOX, any games you might have, but have not updated your 360 for will not be playable, but you still have a little time to get the updates. __________________ Intel Core i3-540 CPU 3.07GHz, 3.07GHz - 2GB Ram - 1.5 TB HDD - NVIDIA GT 210 - Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit

February 13th, 2010, 06:03	#3
Lenox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nowhere land mex Posts: 130	But the live support they are cutting of is for playing online, offline games should be unaffected if it's only a patch.

February 13th, 2010, 23:41	#4
blueshogun96 Last Xbox Emu Author Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,843	I think the only thing you'll have to worry about is the content that's only usable online. I forgot which games are like that. __________________ Official Website of Shogun3D's RyuAwai! Shogun3D Game Development Blog Zengjük a Dalt: Manliest Song Ever!