Microsoft Is Working On Technology For Emulation Of Legacy Xbox Games On Modern Platforms

Microsoft is working on technology for emulation of legacy Xbox games on modern platforms, according to a job listing.

[Obscure_Observer]

BRING IT!!!

[1Victor]

@obscured: “ BRING IT!!! “
Are you sure you’re mentally prepared for that ?
this is truly the final nail in the coffin of Xbox brand.
RIP XB☠️X

[PRIMORDUS]

They should try to bring over the XEMU emulator. It's great on PC.

[badz149]

"Technology for emulation" LOOOL

The tech is there, just have to use it. What they need to work out is the licensing of these old games which are usually a huge headache.

[Old_Prodigy]

Sounds like a waste of time, I can count on one hand how many legacy Xbox games exist.

[ThinkThink]

Please post a picture of your hand. I'm curious what a hand with that many fingers looks like.

[Abnor_Mal]

So now that Xbox is putting their games on PlayStation, will Sony now be willing to share their blueprint for the PS6 with MS. I remember them saying, something like, if MS were to buy Activision they would not share that info with Activision in fear MS would use that information to then change their plans for their own future console, to make it more powerful than whatever Sony had planned.

On topic: this technology on different modern platforms I guess would also include any PlayStation, but when would Sony reciprocate and start releasing games on Xbox. What games would they release? Current gen or a previous generation to gauge how well they sell.

[Deathdeliverer]

You kinda answered your own question. Look at how things are going and have BEEN going for Microsoft. Next, look at what they ARE doing now along with the success of doing it. Success is something they didn’t hear often. Lastly look at your last sentence from the first paragraph and the question you pose in the second.
The ONLY way Sony would allow it is? So Microsoft must be?
And why would the leader with much success do what the constantly struggling opponents do? It isn’t trading Pokémon cards if only one person has cards.

[goken]

What legacy xbox games?

Kidding, it’s the halos, GOWs, Forzas, fables lost odyssey etc its not that many…

Some might interpret this as a desire to release on PS and nintendo consoles… but my concern is this may be MS’s preparation for getting out of the console business

[MaximusPrime_]

"Legacy games"

Would you count that classic Project Gotham Racing a legacy? Kinda hope so

I played that game at a technology exhibition on a huge screen. Brilliant racing game although I didn't get to top 10 fastest time. The room was almost empty, probably 5. I had that game and Xbox 360 console at home. Not sure what happened to PGR since..

Then I popped next door in a crowded room. Playstation 3 console and the games. Playstation 3 at that time wasn't launched yet. Already eagerly anticipated.

Good memories.

[babadivad]

I love it.