How to play old games on XBOX Series S (disc versions)

Joesn666 · Sep 23, 2020

Hi!

Short question:

I want to pre-order a XBOX Series S, this console does not provide an optical drive. I do have a lot of old disc based games (e. g. Dead Space 2 or Assassins Creed Odyssy). How am I able to play these games on Series S?

Thanks a lot!

:)

XBF Ihssane Z

Unfortunately, you can't play the games disc version on the Xbox Series S since it doesn't support physical disc-based media. Otherwise you will need to purchase the digital version of Forza horizon 4 to play it on the Xbox Series S.

The Kleaner

This is an incorrect assumption. You can insert an xbox one disc and download updates that may improve visuals and frame rates on Xbox Series X/S but in order to play you still need the disc unless you own the digital version of it.

Xbox Series X will utilize the Xbox One X version of enhancements while Xbox series S will use the Xbox One S enhancements.

You will not get a free game by borrowing or renting a physical version of a game and installing it on Xbox Series X/S.

JamieWill

Because on my Xbox series x, it only shows 'Optimized for series x/s' but if a xbox series x version of a game is NOT 'optimized' how would i know if I'm playing a series x/s version of a game?

Joesn666

Alrighty then...thanks for your answer.

And thanks for the next hours thinking about how I should proceed now

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dempup

Unfortunately yes. Or go for the Series X instead, if you still want an optical drive.

You can still use your Account on both consoles and use your Witcher 3 digital purchase on the Series S. CD Project Red has even announced that there will be a free update for Series S/X for current Witcher 3 owners, to utilize the power of your new system,
like raytracing and faster load times.

How to play old games on XBOX Series S (disc versions)