During its GDC keynote, Microsoft and Xbox announced that the Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program is returning in some fashion later this year.

As part of a keynote at this year's GDC event, Xbox's VP of Next Generation — Jason Ronald — has teased that Microsoft's backwards compatibility program is being revived in some fashion this year. Now ...

Microsoft has recommitted to its Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program for its future consoles and confirmed it will return in some form later this year. During its keynote at GDC 2026, where brand new ...

Microsoft says Xbox backwards compatibility will return in 2026, with new ways to play classic games revealed during the GDC keynote.

Imagine playing all past Xbox games on your PC. Officially, we mean. Microsoft Gaming’s VP of Next Generation Jason Ronald has announced that Xbox’s backwards ...

Microsoft has finally revealed the launch date of its upcoming Xbox handhelds made in collaboration with ASUS. The company also unveiled a new game compatibility program. Microsoft has finally ...

As part of Microsoft's 20th anniversary of Xbox broadcast, the company announced that 70+ additional original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles have been added to the backwards compatibility library in what ...

Maybe this is what Sarah Bond’s forward compatibility program is. There’s a really interesting new rumor, that could upend not only the console business, but the entire conversation about emulation.