The OG Xbox is woefully underrated. It is the only Xbox that really still has an identity

One of the reasons I got a Series X. I never had any of the older Xbox consoles so this gives me a chance to catch up on some classics I missed out on from back in the day. Them being in 4k as well is straight up chef's kiss mode. Wish they were able to bring over all games but this is still a WAAAAY better effort than the other consoles efforts with backwards compatibility

I do give Microsoft props for being all for game preservation and did what they could. It would be nice if Sony did similar efforts.

The F.E.A.R. franchise being added with FPS boost has been a dream come true. All games play beautifully on my Series X. Super happy to see you make a vid covering this final update Adam.

The good thing about them using the original disk as an unlock key like you mentioned is if a disk is super scratched up and basically unplayable in an original console chances are it will still work well enough for the machine to detect what it is and download it. And that Was the case with my time splitters 2 disk.

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and Max Payne 3 are the big ones for me. I really wish Square Enix would make Deus Ex Invisible War backwards compatible. The PC version is buggy.

Shame we're never going to get Jet Set Radio Future, the Buffy games, crazy Taxi 3, Thief, Riddick or Burnout 3. Been enjoying Max Payne, Fear and Timesplitters though

I love how stunning those stacks of green DVD cases looks. Almost like European Dreamcast disc cases.

Feeling super old this month. I was 18 when the Xbox launched and was caught off guard realizing Xbox and Halo were 20 this month. OG Xbox was the first console I bought for myself with a case and a screen that attached to the console. I bought it while in the army at AIT , I joined in September of 2001. We used to link consoles and play Halo in the bay on the weekends. Some of my fondest memories of the army.

Adam, Im glad you explained why licensing is an issue. The workaround could be just playing off the disc for the rest of the library like the OG Xbox/360 did, no downloads, no store version. I’m sure when Phil mentioned “legal emulation”, the BC team already has something internal that works. If Analogue can release FPGA consoles that just play your legacy libraries, then Xbox can do the same making it a true all-in-one. Can only hope.

Love that we got Gunvalkerie (which I honestly thought we'd never get due to how niche it us) but I wish we got JSRF and Sonic Heroes

I'm so happy that we've finally got the Timesplitters games backwards compatible! I've played nothing but play both games on my Xbox One since they became backwards compatible, been hoping for it to happen for a long time and once I heard that Koch Media got the rights to it a couple of years ago I've almost been expecting it to happen. Very glad it did.

So glad to see Otogi 1 and 2 added. I loved those games.

Some of these have FPS boosts which blows my mind considering I’ve played and known these games in their original form for most of my life

Microsoft's attitude towards backwards compatibility is one of the main reasons I bought an Xbox Series X (and Xbox Game Pass). I just felt that Microsoft deserved my money more than their competitors did. Which is interesting, considering their terrible PR blunder at the beginning of their previous generation. When Microsoft announced that Xbox One would need a permanent Internet connection - even to play offline games - and would not allow used games, they lost me. I felt abused, taken for granted. There was no way a company that treated its customers with such contempt was going to get a cent out of me! But I gotta give them credit. From that terrible start, Microsoft really needed to win many us back. And they spent much of that generation turning things around. With their backward compatibly efforts, and the value proposition of Game Pass, Microsoft actually comes across as the most consumer / gamer friendly company in their field. They really have redeemed themselves, in my eyes. It just shows what a difference it makes when the people in charge, the people who work there, actually care about gamers and gaming. Their passion comes through, and lends them credibility. My console choice was not just based on technical specs, it was about who i felt earned and most deserved my business.

Highlights for me are the entire Dead or Alive series, Mortal Kombat 2011, Otogi 1 and 2, Gunvalkyrie and Nier. And then theres the FPS Boost for Sonic Generations and Unleashed. Which that alone is huge.

Otogi 1 & 2 and GunValkyrie!! YES!! If only the music copyright stuff could've got worked out for Jet Set Radio Future...😖 I love that all the definitive versions of DOA are now on Xbox in 4k!

Playing Dead or Alive 2 in 4k is truly a beautiful thing. Looks better than it ever has before. I actually think it looks better than Dead or Alive 4.

Series X is my first ever xbox that i purchased. Earlier i always bought PS consoles (i do own PS5 as well). When i first discovered the BC list of xbox and xbox360, I was on cloud nine. TBH backwards compatible games are where i spend most of my time on. I love 360 era games, and 4K, auto HDR and fps boost (on some), just makes it the best way to experience these games. When I tried to play some of these 7th gen games via ps now (now ps plus premuim), it's not even close experience wise, since ps3 gen games are streamed and ofcourse not 4k and no auto hdr, fps boost etc. I wish more games from the 360 era drop on the bc list in the future, but we all know thats not gonna happen. Big respect and kudos to microsoft for making this effort in the first place and give us the current BC lib, as thats an amazing experience for any gamer who loves those old games.

I'm happy they added Gunvalkyrie because I want to try it out one day.

Even though Capcom Arcade Stadium exists I was very happy to see Capcom's Arcade Cabinet become available and bought it immediately. It's by M2 and has a casual mode for each of the games with custom options that is essentially an arrange mode for each game. It makes stuff like 1943 Kai more interesting since you can set it so you start with side planes etc.

I’ve been avoiding videos, and looking up what was added, just because I wanted to see YOU talk about it specifically. Always love your videos man.

I own most of these as well physically - I do plan on buying a few digitally just to support the work XBOX did with the program - sad to see it end, hopefully they bring it back one day.

I have a feeling they will do backwards compatibility more, they just wanted to say it was done so there is no expectation from the fans

I was amazed playing Morrowind on Xbox series X, couldn’t believe how fast it ran and how great it looked, I played through entire game with zero bugs or crashes, load times were almost zero for opening doors etc. Skyrim playing last night I already had two crashes and load times longer. Thank you Xbox for letting me play Panzer Dragon Orta and games like Morrowind…great video

There is still a part of me wanting Halo CE and Halo 2 backwards compatible. I know The Master Chief Collection has been getting updates to make the "classic" versions of those games looking closer to the OG Xbox versions. But, it still would be nice to have both versions available. All the 360 Halo games are backwards compatible, and 2 of them were already available on MCC prior.

Recently went through Condemned criminal origins on the X1X back compat and it was terrific. What a game. Bloodshot was awesome as well. The multi player was a fun addition. Part 2 didn't make the bc list tbough smh. Wish they would do Condemned 3. If not then a Condemned remaster please!

As funny as this sounds, I was really excited to see that damn Chicken Little game was added to backwards compatibility. Played it on PS2 a lot as a kid and genuinely have fond memories of it. Disney games are surprisingly good sometimes lol. Looking to grab a physical Xbox copy now.

R.I.P. Xbox Backwards Compatibility 2015 - 2021

Binary Domain and Gunvalkyrie were the big ones for me as a Sega fan. In Binary Domain's case I bought it, played a bit, and then put it in my backlog hoping it would be made backwards compatible. Not only did it happen, it's 60fps now! If this is truly the last batch of BC games, I really hope MS adds visual enhancements and fps boost to as many of them as possible.

It's fun as heck running all of these discs down for as cheap as ya can.its a game within a game

It’s sad to see no more backwards compatible games, but I thank that program for introducing me to Saint’s Row and bringing back Midnight Club LA. Thank you Xbox for all the backwards compatible games! Mega respect for Microsoft coming from a PlayStation fan

Sad they're done adding more games. Would love to get some of the older consoles packed back away finally. Also, 20 years of Xbox...damn I just keep feeling older lol

Blew my mind they never added Halo 2, but learning the circumstances since I’ve learned to understand it, even if it is a bummer.

DOAU is actually technically 1 game that contains 2 games within it. Both games are on the same disc.

I bought gunvalkyrie immediately. That game wasn't backwards compatible with 360 and I never got to play it. So happy to finally have it.

As always thanks for the trip down memory lane. Absolutely loving doa3 with my original disc!

Finally! Was checking back constantly waiting for your thoughts. I enjoy the OG Xbox and really enjoy your passion for the OG Xbox (wish more channels enjoyed the OG Xbox). Great video!

You are the perfect person to give the perspective on how cool this is. Having spent the last couple of years hoping I was going to see Back Compat comeback (buying old discs, testing my existing OG collection) this was great news. As a console manufacturer Microsoft has built good will like no other the last gen and going forward. If they could dip back in and get one or two titles from the OG era what would you wish for? Second Sight is a great one, btw.

Was really hoping for Oddworld Stranger's Wrath. Loved that one.

we need more original Xbox games for backwards compatible?

I was pleasantly surprised at this new batch of supported games, i was really really surprised that advent rising was one of them, looks great on the xbox one x

Yeah microsoft really seems to keep gaming at the heart of there commitment to massive library of backward compatible games . I just recently started playing NFS underground 2 it's brings back alot of memories of me and my daughter playing back in 2004

Awesome compilation 👌 Excited to fire up my XB1 and give some of these a go!

Was so happy to get all these new titles

This is the first video of yours I saw! I had a question about Xbox Ones playing original Xbox games. Super cool

Actually, there's more than 76 games that were added into the program. Some were saying games that weren't even listed were working . It's in the Wiki page but I know a few people that tried their entire collection, some surprised that a few worked. Most likely this was a result of them testing and left them in without realizing

I always learn something from your videos! Great content! I’m gonna start calling you Professor Adam

I was so happy to see this, I immediately ordered Revenge of the Sith after the show, loved that game on the PS2 back in the day.

I can't wait to jump back into Otogi! I missed the first game, thankfully I caught the second & it's unreal I'll be able play these again!

Awesome video as always!

Thank you for this video Adam. Disappointed that Second Sight wasn’t on that list. You should put your focus and fervor into bringing that game back like you did for Shenmue. Miracles can happen!

I love all of the tidbits of fun fact information, like with legal/licensing stuff et cetera. :)

Been waiting for this video thanks

It’s time for the moment you have all been waiting for!

The inclusion of Timesplitters on the list almost makes me want to get an XB1.

Good Explanation, you really covered some good ground.

I’ve been reliving my childhood by replaying Timesplitters 2 and Future Perfect, Max Payne 1 and 2. This latest update from Microsoft made me very happy.

Great video!

Great break down I wish some people would get the understanding how legal issues work

Thank you Adam for the great video. I really liked the trivia which games were cancelled as Dreamcast games and the Conan game also confused me.

Good video. Wish we could have gotten more there's alot I like that dint get added.

"the idea that you still have phisical discs is crazy for people". yeah, I know how absurd that feels. i've heard people shocked "you still have CDs? why???!!!", like it's a bad thing. there's almost a bit of indignation in their reactions, like they are thinking "HOW DARE YOU!!". it makes me want to scream when people like coworkers make fun of me for still having CDs and DVDs, like I'm dumb or stupid for it and they are so smart and cool for not having any phisical media. I've been called "grandpa", "dumb" and laughed at. is everybody crazy???????????!!.

I would have gladly played the GTA Trilogy through backwards compatibility then the clusterf***k of a remaster that RockStar released. That would have actually made the fanbase happier than what we got. It also would not have been a waste of $60. Great Video Adam! Hope all is well!

I'm over the moon with the new og Xbox back compatible games as I play more back compatible games than next gen games lol, I wish there were more but I'm happy that we got a few more and their good titles at least. Never knew about battlefield 2 og Xbox game, thanks for the video I enjoyed it.

Adam make an amazing content as always

I just started Sonic Generations over again. Super smooth and looks great on my Oled in Dolby Vision

What amazing news! Although I don't necessarily think that the game being digitally purchasable from the store is the reason why some games are chosen to become part of the backwards compatability program. Fear, Fear Files and Fear 3 have been added to the list but aren't purchasable digitally from the store and Trials Evolution is rather Infamously still delisted for purchase since 2018 due to a lot of red tape but was made backwards compatible in 2019

Great video subbed to the Chanel.

Having not watched the full video yet, in my opinion there will be more if the demand is there. Let's be honest Xbox said no more yet we got more and who knows there are a lot of great games left off the list im hoping for more personally.

The og Xbox was partly green, which is the same color as most turtles... Coincidence?? I think not!!

The greatest thumbnail ever created

Regardless of the many flaws with the backwards compatible program, you gotta applaud Microsoft for AT LEAST trying, unlike Sony.

Glad to see you back

It’s amazing that these games are finally playable, gonna visit my friend out of state and I’m for sure gonna bring dead or alive 3 to play with him. It also makes me wanna trade in the ps2 versions of games I own to get the Xbox version now that I can play it in 4K.

Given that some games from the original Xbox are backwards compatible with the Xbox 360 and by extension the Xbox One and Xbox series S/X I'd love to see a video of someone transferring their original save file from an OG Xbox game to an Xbox 360, then to an Xbox One and then to an Xbox series s. That would certainly be a sight to behold.

Damn I want to play the Otogi games but they're both still sealed and I just checked the prices. Now I don't wanna open them. Hyped for Gladius and Gunvalkyrie.

I'm so hyped that the Max Payne games, specially 3 made it on this back compat update.

Excellent video, you’re a good talker

I'm so glad Secret Weapons was brought back, I played that so much! I want Men of Valor, that was also one of my favourite games 👌

Pretty sure Deep Silver has the rights to Timesplitters IP now. I've heard they're trying to get a new one made as well!

One thing to consider is that each 360 and original Xbox game has to be licensed to run on Xbox One or Series X. But, every single Xbox One game can run on Series X without the need to license it for the Series X. Why is this? It’s because the Series X is just a more powerful Xbox One.

Gladius is such a great game and WOW it was a surprise to see it in the store.

Wow alot of valuable information thanks

That's awesome! They final put Max Payne on backwards compatibility

I got Jedi Knight II: Jedi outcast!! A dream come true!! So happy. It plays and looks great too. Really bummed that they'll stop BC from now on though. I wish i could have my full collection on Xbox seriesX so I could finally just have one console.

I bought about 35 of the new BC games in the days after the announcement had several more on disk and a few I owned digitally already from the 360 store. A lot of great ones in this. I can’t say enough about the timesplitters games there awesome I beat them again back to back days after. I still have to do the challenges yet for them.

DOA Xtreme Beach Volleyball to Microsoft: Am I a joke to you?

It's a shame we never got the MechAssault games on backwards compatibility considering Microsoft owns the rights to the first 2 games. Not to mention a ton of Bethesda titles on the original Xbox too.

Thanks for the videos this really helps me God bless

Gun Valkyrie? Yeah my 360 could never run that. Good addition. One solution to backwards compatibility I wanted to see was having an "all in one" version of the latest Xbox or Playstation system. Where all the original hardware of previous systems is just packed in there, and it boots up the correct "system" when the disc is inserted. Just like what we saw with PS1 games on PS2, and Gamecube games on Wii. I applaud Microsoft's efforts here, but it's gotta be very expensive to get the rights for digital redistribution of games. And having that dictate what the full library is for physical media as well seems very stifling. Having a big library to shop from is very appealing, but I'd bet game collectors especially would pay outrageous prices for a machine that can handle all their generations of game discs with the best performance.

I just got Otogi 2 and Gunvalkyrie a few months before this announcement... random W for me

Glad to see Max Payne get some love, hopefully some new people check it out.

Excellent video. Too bad b/c is finished. Atleast the fps boost lives on.

Love this console and if I get a xbox series ever will take advantage of this for sure. Thanks for letting us know what games are included. I have some of those. Wish Sony would do this for ps1 games like the rough rpgs.

About time Star Wars Episode III gets some love

that was a great video

Do you know if the prince of persia warrior within and the two thrones are going to be backards compatible with the series x? Or at least with the xbox one x?

If the activision deal goes through I think we'll get more and hopefully ultimate alliance can be brought I some how.

Wish I could play some more xbox og games. But still happy microsoft gave us the ability to preserve and replay some of our older games from previous generations.