Xbox X: Backward compatibility Xbox X guide, tips

Last update: 24 August 2020

This page of Xbox series X guide focuses on backward compatibility. Does Microsoft's latest console support earlier generations?

Before the official presentation of Xbox Series X, many players wondered how the backwards compatibility will be handled on new generation of consoles, and asked whether they can move on to a new console without worrying about being able to play previous generation titles. The answer to this question can be found below!

Xbox Series X - kompatybilnosc wsteczna

Good news for all owners of previous generations of Microsoft Games - Xbox Series X allows you to run games from all previous consoles. So, on the latest Xbox you can easily play games from the Xbox One, Xbox 360 or even the original Xbox! All games from the previous generation should run on the newest console without much problems, which will definitely please owners of the rich library of games.

What's more, according to Phil Spencer, the compatibility option is expected to work on the debut of the new console. All games from earlier generations are supposed to work much better, load much faster and be error-free. Of course, more information will be available after the console's proper launch, when players from around the world will test out various Xbox Series X titles.