Speaking of which, hopefully they speed up the process of adding newer titles. I know it's not a priority in the grand scheme of things but finding Xbox games in the wild and realizing they're compatible is a great feeling.
Interesting, but no, and for two reasons: First, the original Xbox isn't old enough to warrant that, at least in my opinion. And lastly, backwards compatibility is, as I see it, one of their aces that separates them from their competitors. I mean, neither of the other two can play the actual older gen game on their system, so why try to ruin that? There really is no need to split up what they're trying to establish with their backlog.
No seems pointless as game size was about 4.5gb each title any internal storage would fill up quick pushing the system into expensive territory because of a larger internal drive
That gen was one arguably the best gen for video games ever. All three major consoles were amazing in what they had to offer, like PS2 being an affordable DVD player with a great library, and Nintendo's stellar first party library, alongside Capcom's offerings. The Xbox was niche, for sure, but set a standard for what people expect from home consoles today. It had internal storage. It ran on PC architecture. Xbox Live changed the industry. Before Halo 2 there was no such thing as console matchmaking. In terms of power it ran circles around the PS2 and Gamecube, even though those were both amazing consoles in their own right. Xbox even had a decent line of console exclusives, like multiple Sega games, Project Gotham Racing, Morrowind, Doom 3, obviously Halo, Ninja Gaiden Black, KOTOR, Fable, Jade Empire, Shenmue II, Splinter Cell(way better than other versions), Chronicles of Riddick...I loved my Xbox lol. Sorry if you missed out.
They already have a XBOX CLASSIC its called XBOX ONE :D :D :D ok kidding!!!! but had to.... nah I do not think they need to do this yet... until Big N or Sony make a GameCube or PS2 classic then no need yet
Xbox One owners can create their own classic Xbox by using the BC option of the Xbox One. And that collection is not limited to a selction that Sony is making for the PS retro device. Rather X1 owners can choose from a growing list of original Xbox games and not locked into Sony's minimal list of 20 games on the PS Classic or Nintendo's somewhat larger list of 40 that locks down their retro console gaming experience.
Even without having the X1's BC option the original Xbox is not nearly as old as the Sony PS (1995 US PS vs 2001 US XBox) or anywhere near the age of Nintendo's retro device. Maybe in 6 years there may be some crazy desire to collect a retro Xbox box, just not now.
I still have a GC, Xbox and a PS2 lol. I don't even use them. Can run GC backups on the modded Wii, BC on the Xbox One, and PS2 emulation works just fine. Cant bring myself to sell them though, too many good memories.
I don’t see why Microsoft would since Xbox One can naturally play a lot of Xbox games
Selling old hardware with limited functionality and a small range of games for a high price? Good god no.
Interesting, but no, and for two reasons: First, the original Xbox isn't old enough to warrant that, at least in my opinion. And lastly, backwards compatibility is, as I see it, one of their aces that separates them from their competitors. I mean, neither of the other two can play the actual older gen game on their system, so why try to ruin that? There really is no need to split up what they're trying to establish with their backlog.