why arnt some games backwards compatible

Discus and support why arnt some games backwards compatible in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; I'm trying to play batman arkham asylum and city on a series x and it's not backwards compatible. I don't understand why tho seeing as there is all the... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by Flapjack Bros, Dec 15, 2023.

  1. why arnt some games backwards compatible


    I'm trying to play batman arkham asylum and city on a series x and it's not backwards compatible. I don't understand why tho seeing as there is all the other batman games added. I know they have the remastered versons of these games but i prefer the originals much more. There is alot of games that are missing as well I have noticed in the past. Will they games ever be added? as well why arnt they backwards compatible already?

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    Flapjack Bros, Dec 15, 2023
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  2. Gerardo CG Win User

    why arnt some games backwards compatible

    Hi there Flapjack, my name is Gerardo, and I'm an Xbox player, just like you. I'll be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

    It's important for you to know that during Xbox's 20th anniversary, it was officially announced that no more backward-compatible games will be added to Xbox. This decision was made because the capacity limit for adding new games to the catalog had been reached due to license, legal, and technical restrictions. This means that the current backward-compatible game catalog is final, and that is why other games, like the ones you mentioned, are not part of the backward compatibility catalog.

    You can find this information through the following link:

    https://news.xbox.com/2021/11/15/70-new-backward-compatible-games/

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    Please keep in mind that in this public forum we are just players like you trying to guide an help other players.

    I appreciate you understanding and if you have further questions please let me know.

    Kind regards,
    Gerardo.
  3. WPAK Win User

    transfer digital download xbox 360 game to xbox one?

    Hi,

    As some additional information. to the answer already specified.

    The backward compatible game while it is the same game the download is basically different version of the game, being the backward compatible version of the game. This is also the reason why inserting a backward compatible game via disc will result in the
    backward compatible version being downloaded (disk is still required to start the game)

    So in order for you to download that backward compatible version you will have to login to the Xbox Live Account that is used on the 360, which allows you to download backward compatible games that you own.
  4. Mikeysoonerfan Win User

    Wheel of Fortune Xbox 360 game, want it upwards compatible

    While it is true that backwards compat is on hold. Every backwards compat licensing has to approved by the developer for that game to approve the ability of backwards compatibility. There are some developers unfortunately that will not allow there games
    to be backwards compatible .
  5. Jurgen1488 Win User

    Downloadable Content

    There is a problem that some DLCs are not available on Xbox ONE for Xbox 360 games. I do not understand why backwards compatibility is so why DLC is not available. But it's a few games.
  6. AssertiveGrub90 Win User

    Is Left4Dead 2 Still backwards compatable

    Yes it is still backwards compatible. You can the list of backwards compatible games here.

    I'm not sure why it wouldn't be working. Have you had any issues with other backwards compatible games before?
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