Can I play Xbox X/S games on my Xbox 1

Hi. My name is Brilliant, an independent advisor, happy to assist.

On the Xbox Series S|X, you can play all Xbox One games and a few original Xbox and Xbox 360 games. This is called backward compatibility. With backward compatibility on the Xbox Series S|X: You can play all digital Xbox One games.

However, some games are categorized in 2 different groups, one for Xbox S|X and then just for normal Xbox. The Xbox S|X game has more features than the normal one. So for better experience, its best to have Xbox S|X versions if you're using that console.

I hope this helps resolve your query.

Xbox One games can be played on the Series S/X, but Series S/X games cannot be played on the One.

No you cannot, except through the cloud with an Xbox game pass ultimate subscription.

i have the problem too, but i have 1 xbox one s and xbox one (normal, no S no X) and game work on my old xbox one. germany

It's important to know which game your friend bought.

I say this because there are currently three versions of the Series X/S game. Gta 5 Online, Gta 5 Series X/S and Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S).

If he has purchased Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S), which gives access to the game for Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X, he can play online with you as long as he downloads the Xbox One version, so you and he will have the same save and can play online.

If he is a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber he can download the game in the Xbox One version and play with you.