User:SeanMooney/Sandbox/BackCompat
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[edit] How compatibility is achieved
The Xbox 360 hard disk is required to play original Xbox games. Since games for the original Xbox were designed with the expectation that a hard drive would always be available, most titles rely heavily on the presence of one (as a data cache for titles which utilize disk caching). The hard disk is also used to store the emulation software, saved games, and downloaded content.
[edit] Enhancements
Xbox games are upscaled to 720p, 1080i, or 1080p resolution with full-scene anti-aliasing (FSAA), providing a cleaner, more vibrant picture.
[edit] Technical Issues
Because the titles are emulated, technical issues may arise blah blah. unstable framerates, lockups, non-working modes. The game is usually removed from the compatibility list, or a note is added. In most cases these removed games get re-added later on.
[edit] Update history
- Original release (November 11, 2005) — 213 games
- Backwards Compatibility Update 1.2 (December 9, 2005) [1] — 8 new titles
- December 2006 Update (December 14, 2006) [5] — 37 new titles, 1 updated title
- November 2007 Update (November 27, 2007) [8] — 84 new titles
[edit] Backwards compatible Xbox games
| Game title | NTSC (NA) | PAL (50/60 Hz) | NTSC (JP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4x4 Evo 2 | Yes | Yes | No | N/A |
| Aggressive Inline | Yes | Yes | No | N/A |
| Air Force Delta Storm | Yes | Yes | No | N/A |
| Alias | Yes | Yes | No | N/A |
| Aliens versus Predator: Extinction | Yes | Yes | No | N/A |
| All-Star Baseball 2003 | Yes | Yes | No | N/A |
- Separate the 50/60hz table
- Make it a template for easy editing
- Make table sortable?
- Fix notes section
[edit] References and notes
- ^ 360 Backwards Compatibility Updated. 1UP.com (2005-12-09).
- ^ Backwards Compatibility List Updated. Gamerscoreblog.com (2006-03-29).
- ^ Backwards Compatibility Update Now Live. Gamerscoreblog.com (2006-06-13).
- ^ New Backwards Compatibility Update (Version 1.5). Xbox Team (2006-08-28).
- ^ December '06 Back Compat Update. MajorNelson.com (2006-12-14).
- ^ Backwards Compatibility List Updated. Gamerscoreblog.com (2007-04-19).
- ^ July 2007 Back Compat update. MajorNelson.com (2007-07-12).
- ^ November '07 Back Compat Update. MajorNelson.com (2007-11-27).
