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The next Xbox could play every Xbox game ever made
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TL;DR
- Project Helix, the next Xbox, is intended to play games from all previous Xbox generations.
- Microsoft is working on programs to digitize Xbox One and Xbox Series discs.
- Backward compatibility for original Xbox and Xbox 360 games will require publisher permission for each title.
- Publishers will decide pricing, Game Pass inclusion, and standalone purchase options for older games.
- The success of these game preservation programs depends on publishers opting in.
- Microsoft itself has a limited history of making older games backward compatible.
- Temporary licenses for content like cars and music can lead to games being delisted.