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Xbox One's backwards compatibility with Xbox 360 games tested

GR-UK writes: We've tried out Xbox One's backwards compatibility with Xbox 360 titles, with both digital games and retail discs. This is what we discovered.

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LostDjinn3239d ago

Wait, you need to be online to use BC? OMG! There's no reason why after the patch you would need to do that.

Always online seems to still be a thing for MS. The difference now appears to be rolling it out by stealth.

Bzone243238d ago

I'm not seeing where it says you need to be always online. I see where you have to be logged in to Xbox Live to get your games, but that's a given.

LostDjinn3238d ago (Edited 3238d ago )

Third paragraph (sentence). What's the reference point? You have to be online.

Edit: My apologies. The fourth.

Bzone243238d ago

I'm assuming you mean the fourth paragraph which is:

"Of course, you have to be logged in with your gamertag on Xbox Live. Digital games you have purchased already will be available under the "My Games" tab. These can be installed directly from the cloud."

Yes you have to be logged in with your gamer tag to see the game in the My Games tab. Then you can install it from there.

No where does it say you have to stay online after you download the game. But of course you will have to be online to download the game. You are really trying to make more of this than what it is.

LostDjinn3238d ago (Edited 3238d ago )

So your excuse is that it's just written badly?
Is that it?

There you have it. It states you must be online Period. Then says you can the download games. If you read the whole thing it says you sign in as a 360. I've read it 4 times. Why would that happen...if you just had to download a patch?

No serously? I want to know.

Bzone243238d ago (Edited 3238d ago )

My excuse is your reading comprehension if you are getting that you have to always be online to use backwards compatibility from this article. You are the only person posting in this topic that has came to that conclusion.

Farmassy3237d ago

How does lostdjinn not understand this? To download a game you must first be online. This is because you can't just magically create data files on your xbox. The game has to come from what a lot of people are calling "the internet." It's this new thing everyone is talking about.

On a different topic that actually relates to the article, everyone should buy shadowrun when it becomes backwards compatible. I was able to buy it for less than 2 dollars. It's an amazing game

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DeeJayQc3238d ago

You need to be online to download the game... They already said that.

Kingdomcome2473238d ago

I'm sure that Djinn is aware of this. I imagine Djinn just felt like doing a bit of ol' mud slingin'.

Sm00thNinja3238d ago

All those bubbles with comments like this.... Yup I'm at N4G alright

RiseofScorpio3238d ago

You can be sure N4G is a corrupt place when a guy with near max bubbles is getting away with completely spreading BS.

RiseofScorpio3238d ago

N4G is corrupt place, judging by the amount of bubbles this guy has compared with his BS on Xbox articles.

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TWB3238d ago

Thats probably because they have to custom tailor and repackage the emulator with each game to get a perfect performance. So its just not quite as simple as slapping the disc in and the machine just reading and running the game via some basic do-it-all emulator.

vikingland13238d ago

It's almost like streaming then....oh wait.

Bigpappy3238d ago

Oh really now. How exactly do you play your PSnow PS3 games offline? You people are the worst. Just bring up crap because you now there is and audience for it here.

LostDjinn3238d ago

PSNow is a service champ. Game streams from server to user. No connection to server...no stream. BC...equals streaming now? You guys really will say anything won't you.

After the patch download, what's the connection for? Does the Game code mutate every few seconds or something? It doesn't surprise me that those with a "history" of such are attacking a person (then acting the victum) for someone stating fact.

Keep up the good work team. MS must be proud. :)

JasonKCK3238d ago

LostDjinn what is your secret? How do you to make one bubble troll comments but manage to have 9?

NatFanBoyRestricted3238d ago

You obviously have to be online signed to, so the service check your account info from 360 to see what you owned, and then just download the game. You don't have to be online all the time. But obviously you have to be online to play multiplayer. Just played Toy Soldiers cold war last night. There is no stupid stealth online bs. Simple as that.

LostDjinn3238d ago

Well that's good to know. A response to what's written (poorly) caused what response from bots? Seriously. I bookmarked it to link to when they play the victum.

Thanks for the clarification btw.

TheHaloGuy3237d ago (Edited 3237d ago )

Jumping to such a roundabout and random conclusion. Lost, stop being such a weirdo. You dont have to try so hard to find faults with things you have a problem with. Just let it go.

WiiUsauce3237d ago

Are you not online now leaving that comment??? Who doesnt have internet these days??

Professor_K3237d ago

is it me or is the ps fanbase becoming more infantile.

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RJ920093238d ago (Edited 3238d ago )

Yeah so I can play banjo the first one not signed in on Xbox live so this is a flat out lie but yeah to get banjo I had to be online crazy hu you have to be online to download a game my mind is blown!! I always thought the Easter bunny put the games on there

Nirvana315913238d ago

No thanks. If I wanted to play old games I wouldn't have gotten new consoles

Kingdomcome2473238d ago

Man, you know... after your 50'th or so time making pretty much the same exact comment I'm starting to believe you. You're really banging the heck out of this drum, Nirvana.

Max-Zorin3238d ago

^Playstation fans, send him some game invites so he can stop trolling.

BinaryMind3238d ago (Edited 3238d ago )

You realize you can do both right?

I own a 360 but have no extra slot to connect to my TV. Also, I have no more space on my hard-drive. There are several games I own digitally on 360 that I've never played because of this. Backwards compatibility is a huge plus.

NatFanBoyRestricted3238d ago

That's why you got a ps4? Remaster master race and streaming old games, paid for both all over again. This feature was originally intended to help 360 players to transfer to the One. And is free. But Sony selling you the same shit again.

NeoGamer2323238d ago

This comment makes zero sense.

First, you can still play new games on the new console.

Second, this just provides gamers with an option. If you don't like it, no one is forcing you to use it.

Third, it is not like they are diverting resources away from new games. MS still announced a bunch of new first party games for the future and their 2015 lineup the rest of the way is very strong.

Julion07153238d ago

So why exactly are you here?

Professor_K3237d ago

if i have the freedom to do both, i will do so

no need to downplay something your jealous of

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LAWSON723238d ago

Picked up ME earlier and I can't stop playing. It is still one of the best games ever made IMO and the best in the trilogy. Wish I could play some ME3 MP though

WizzroSupreme3238d ago

I can't wait to try this out for myself this holiday. Sure wish I was a preview member.

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Perfect Dark Zero - Unique Ideas, Flawed Execution

Perfect Dark Zero launched alongside the Xbox 360 back in 2005, to much criticism. 18 years later, is it worth another look?

x_xavier_x157d ago

Perfect Dark Zero was the first game that I purchased for my XBOX 360. I still have the game in my collection. I think I played it for about 45 minutes in total over the past 18 years. It's a really bad game, and I was so disappointed when I first fired it up almost 20 years ago.

zacly157d ago

I had fun with the mutiplayer. Didnt feel like Perfect Dark, but still had some fun with it

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10 Video Game Prequels & Sequels That Deserve a Full Remake

Full remakes of games are here to stay, and that's why we've thought up a list of 10 video game sequels and prequels that deserve a full remake.

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PiNkFaIrYbOi1425d ago

Just can't take this list serious when they mention DA:2 and what they said about it.

2BlackBelt1425d ago (Edited 1425d ago )

Parasite Eve
The Bouncer
Dino Crisis
Metal Gear Solid
Silent Hill
Final Fantasy VIII
Croc Legend of the Gobbos
Chrono Trigger
Sonic Adventure
Mario Sunshine

MazeRunner1425d ago

your list is spot on. i always said parasite eve, metal gear solid, dino crisis and silent hill deserve a remake and would make tons of money right now.

Riku071425d ago

Agreed with everything on this list. Glad you mentioned the bouncer. Didn't think anyone remembered that game lol. I Liked that game a lot despite the flaws with it. I can see them remaking it but it really needs to update the battle system and flesh out the story more in the remake.

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What Game Sequel Disappointed You the Most?

BY THE GROWNGAMING TEAM: Video game sequels are given the best chance of success possible. They give players the opportunity to revisit a world they enjoyed exploring with a cast of characters they loved, usually with improved gameplay mechanics and graphics.

Some video game sequels eclipse the game that came before, but some sequels can, unfortunately, be huge disappointments.

These are the video game sequels that disappointed the GrownGaming team the most. Which one disappointed you the most?

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SCW19821436d ago

Perfect Dark Zero. What a horrible follow up to Perfect Dark

kltpzyxm1436d ago

I remember that I bought a 360 mainly for that game, and what a letdown that was.

FlavorLav011436d ago (Edited 1436d ago )

Bought PF:Zero at the 360 launch and thought it was hot trash. That game deflated my desire to see that franchise make a return

Sono4211436d ago

Personally mine is a sequel to literally one of the best games of all time, and this sequel makes the first game mean absolutely nothing, this sequel is better off never being made, the story is just that bad. A huge shame because the developer actually has the best talent in the industry, but it only took a select few to ruin the game.

bouzebbal1436d ago

DMC2
Resident Evil 4
Breath of The Wild

Tekken666341436d ago (Edited 1436d ago )

I thought watch dogs 2 more than perfect dark zero.
at least perfect dark remained the same as it's demo and E3 gameplay.

Ricegum1436d ago

So did Watch Dogs 2. I think you're confusing it with the first Watch Dogs.

pwnmaster30001436d ago

Halo 3( liked it but nothing compare to halo 1/2 so a tad disappointed, multiplayer was the shit )
Any assassin creed after black flag (again liked it but wasn’t as good)
Star ocean 4
The recent mass effect. ( mass effect 1 was only yhe reason I bought a 360 and what made me fall in love with the series)
Ratchet and clank All 4 one if you count that as a sequel
Kill zone shadow fall ( like halo good but wast like 2/3)

-Foxtrot1436d ago

Resident Evil 5

Dead Space 3

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Nitrowolf21436d ago

I can agree with those.

I kind of want to throw KH3. It was a good game, but for a final part in this first act Saga, I wish it went out with more.

Mafia 3
Perfect Dark Zero

Profchaos1436d ago (Edited 1436d ago )

Mafia 3 was a pretty big disappointment give us awesome characters setting and music only to make you repeat the same racket disruption actions over and over for hours until you get Sal's attention instead of fleshing out the story

It was like far cry camps on steroids and relies to much on fanfare of Mafia 2 by giving vitto such a large unessacery role a cameo is fine but I want to live in the world mafia 3 is building not be reminded how badass vitto was and make it look like he can't take on a gang of thugs at the docks now.

bouzebbal1436d ago

tell me why Dead Space 3 disppointed you? i'm very curious..
i loved it, it improved over DS2 in many ways. Only weakness is lack of monster variety.
The seemless experience with no load screen between chapters, weapons customisations were great additions.

-Foxtrot1436d ago

It was a shit horror game

It went full on action

They added some generic space marine as your buddy, even though they had Ellie

They obviously didn’t learn from Capcom with what they did to RE5 after RE4

The story despite being silly got far too dumb this time round.

You could end up over powered far too quickly

It wasn’t survival horror...you know, what the game is supposed to be.

It’s the worst one in the franchise and hell...it pretty much killed it.

bouzebbal1435d ago

I never saw dead space as a survival horror.. It has always been an action game for me and DS3 was good in that sense.
I would have preferred if it was darker like ds2 though, but I had a blast until the platinum

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Sciurus_vulgaris1436d ago

I don’t hate any or these games, but my list would be:

Dead Space 3
Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm
Sly Cooper 3
Perfect Dark Zero (this is technically a prequel)
Gears of War: Judgement (again a prequel)
God of War: Ascension (again a prequel)

ZeekQuattro1436d ago

Mass Effect 3. It was the typical sequel where it looked and played better than the previous entry but it felt like it was missing the charm of the last one. Some of my favorite crew mates were reduced to cameos in 3 and the new ones just weren't as good. The eventual fix they offered did little to rectify it either.

Profchaos1436d ago

Yes so much yes it's in the same level as Andromeda for me it's serviceable but missing what made 2 so special

Manubiggs1436d ago

It has to be Andromeda for me. I have tried many times but can't bring myself to finish it ...I get so bored.

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