Blogcritics Comments on Backwards Compatibility and Xbox 360: The Feature That Brings You Back

Comment by dhinge on Backwards Compatibility and Xbox 360: The Feature That Brings You Back

Sat, 7 Oct 2006 20:41:47 EDT

I agree with Matt, but for the wrong reason. He uses Halo as an example of a an old game that is now compatible, but the main reason it is now compatible is because it was a best-selling game. I think backwards compatibility is a good idea for new consoles, as it's a further incentive to buy them. Who wouldn't want to be able to play their old games, but have a nicer console? It's not like everybody sells all their games along with their console; they may want to play their faves without an old paperweight. Maybe Microsoft should consider making games that have no replay value? Another argument for it is that old old games are resurfacing in new formats. Super Mario Bros 1, 2, and 3 were remade for the Super Nintendo, along with Super Metroid for the Game Boy Advance. Resident Evil 1 has been rebuilt for other consoles, like the GameCube. Why not revisit the classics? I'm still waiting for a next-generation, bump-mapped Panzer Dragoon game. I would buy the X360 if Panzer Dragoon Orta would play on it!

Comment by darkbhudda on Backwards Compatibility and Xbox 360: The Feature That Brings You Back

Thu, 6 Jul 2006 23:23:59 EDT

Switch consoles? I have to switch from my monitor to TV to play the compatible games. The TV won't handle PAL-60, outputting it in B&W, and the original XBOX games won't work with the VGA adapter due to them being PAL-50.

Comment by Vicarious on Backwards Compatibility and Xbox 360: The Feature That Brings You Back

Tue, 6 Jun 2006 11:26:31 EDT

I HATE the 360... Compare with graphics and controlers of other consoles, thers really nothing "NEW" with it, only HD. Its like an XBOX 1.5

Comment by Ken Edwards on Backwards Compatibility and Xbox 360: The Feature That Brings You Back

Mon, 5 Jun 2006 05:42:38 EDT

Really? Thats a shame. There have been some good Xbox games released since November that are worth picking up.

Comment by Armin Siljkovic on Backwards Compatibility and Xbox 360: The Feature That Brings You Back

Mon, 5 Jun 2006 05:16:28 EDT

It doesn't make sense business wise, Microsoft has stopped supporting the original Xbox, everything is focused on the next-gen battle. They can't waste too much energy on Xbox games. People who buy Xbox games probably already have an Xbox. I dunno anyone who has a 360 and has bough a game released on the original.

Comment by Ken Edwards on Backwards Compatibility and Xbox 360: The Feature That Brings You Back

Sun, 4 Jun 2006 15:59:49 EDT

"Too much backwards compatibility and people won't buy enough new Xbox360 games." I don't buy that for one minute. If the games suck at the launch of the system, it only helps! I am looking at you Sony. But the 360 had a very good launch. People will buy the next-gen games. People also want to play their "old" games.

Comment by Armin Siljkovic on Backwards Compatibility and Xbox 360: The Feature That Brings You Back

Sun, 4 Jun 2006 05:08:19 EDT

There's a fine line between offering backwards compatibility and getting people to buy new games. Too much backwards compatibility and people won't buy enough new Xbox360 games. Microsoft couldn't care less about the Xbox now, it's all about next gen, the 360.

Comment by RJ Elliott on Backwards Compatibility and Xbox 360: The Feature That Brings You Back

Sun, 4 Jun 2006 01:00:41 EDT

I fully agree with you here, Ken. Most casual gamers don't wanna switch from one gaming console to another in order to play their favorite "old" games. They want that ability (even if they will only rarely use it) built-in to their new, high-priced console. Matt can sneer at gamers who lack sufficient motivation to engage in the "physical labor" it requires to manually switch the setup from one console to another, but the fact remains that most gamers are lazy...that's why they're gamers! Convenience is a crucial factor for most "casual" gamers...and the folks at Microsoft are making a big mistake if they don't include FULL AND COMPLETE backwards-compatibility in the new XBOX 360...