- According to a new leak, the next-gen console may not be able to run Xbox One games.
- That is because the next Xbox is said to be more like a PC, so there could be licensing issues with the games.
- Xbox has a major advantage over PlayStation due to its backward compatibility, so it would not be a wise choice to abandon it.
Xbox is known for its backward compatibility, as many old games are still available via the latest console. This is perhaps the only significant advantage Xbox consoles have over PlayStation consoles, aside from their subscription services.
However, it seems that the company may no longer have this leverage, as an insider with knowledge of the next-gen console claims that Microsoft is planning to eliminate Xbox One backward compatibility.
Why it matters: Many fans are sticking to Xbox because of its backward compatibility, so if this rumor is anything to go by, the response from the fandom won’t be pretty for the gaming giant.
Moore’s Law is Dead has revealed that the Xbox is at least partially killing backward compatibility, which is extremely concerning. If the next-gen Xbox consoles are more like a PC, then, as per the leak, it would be pretty difficult for old games to run on them, so the company would have to abandon them.
Obviously any XBOX 1st Party game or game with a “Play Anywhere” special agreement will work on either XBOX Consoles or Microsoft’s new ASUS Windows Handheld, but any old game or most third party are likely going to have major problems working on future XBOX Consoles if they really are just glorified Windows PCs.
The leak further reveals that it is similar to the games having issues working on the PS5 and Xbox Series S|X due to voice actor or licensing problems. With that logic, there would be many Xbox 360 games that would only be released on Xbox consoles, not on PC, as per a deal.
This seems like more of a speculation than a leak, which, to be honest, anyone could do. Additionally, Moore’s Law is Dead has been a complete miss or a hit, so we recommend that fans take this news with a massive grain of salt.
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Obaid is pursuing a Law degree while working as a content writer. He has worked as a gaming writer for over three years because of his passion for the medium and reporting the latest updates in the industry. Having played hundreds of games, Obaid finds himself coming back to Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, and Red Dead Redemption 2, with these games being among his favorites. He has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as Wccftech, Metro UK, PS Lifestyle, GamePressure, VGC, and Gamespot.
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