Timan Veteran Posted November 12, 2005 Veteran Share Posted November 12, 2005 Well, just bought my first xbox360 game today, so BC isn't that much of a needed feature but for Halo2. So in the end we buy the console for nextgen games, old gen games are just a + though I figure they'll bust out nice support for other games in a years time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Teej Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Half of these games probably able to emulate without Microsoft even intentionally doing it. Just like the N64 Emu for the GCn can run a multitude of N64 games, not just OoT, MQ and MM. Good list, but a surprising amount of titiles that aren't supported. But the words 'by launch' sounds like they plan on doing updates, which is fantastic news. Good job MS! Although, there are a few titles I wouldn't mind seeing supported: Jet Set Radio Future Kingdom Under Fire Series Jade Empire: Collectors Edition Elder Scrolls 3 Morrowind and its GOTY Version Project Gotham Racing 2 Still though, considering the 360 was originally not going to get Backwards Compatibility, this is a good start! Keep up the good work guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Live Veteran Posted November 12, 2005 Veteran Share Posted November 12, 2005 Half of these games probably able to emulate without Microsoft even intentionally doing it. Just like the N64 Emu for the GCn can run a multitude of N64 games, not just OoT, MQ and MM. 586801328[/snapback] Err, well yes the emulator can probably run a bunch of games. But they need to tweak what hardware and driver features the game uses. This probably includes ensuring that it runs at HD resolutions, that it runs at an acceptable framerate, and determining what FSAA and AF levels can be applied to the games without compromising performance or playability. Of course there's probably a lot more to it than that. You're right that the emulator can probably play other games (or at least load them) if they disabled the check for the game's profile/certificate. But that doesn't mean it would work properly or would be supportable by Microsoft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdtaUK Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Happy my GTA games will work, still I need Project Zero and Project Zero II, as well as Shenmue II, then all my games will be compatible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhav Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 the fact that you can burn the profiles to disc and make games compatible without an internet connection is a brilliant idea. but how does backwards compatibility work without a hdd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emel Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 the fact that you can burn the profiles to disc and make games compatible without an internet connection is a brilliant idea.but how does backwards compatibility work without a hdd? 586802009[/snapback] it doesnt.. you need a hd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhav Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 riiiight...so the people that get the core package wont have backwards compatibility until they buy a hdd. that's something MS wont publicise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acezo Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 riiiight...so the people that get the core package wont have backwards compatibility until they buy a hdd.that's something MS wont publicise. 586802074[/snapback] IMO I thought they made it pretty clear... http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/xbox360...60customize.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadFerIt Posted November 12, 2005 Author Share Posted November 12, 2005 riiiight...so the people that get the core package wont have backwards compatibility until they buy a hdd.that's something MS wont publicise. 586802074[/snapback] Well it makes total sense. Emulating hardware that's been replaced with different/more powerful cpu/gpu's ect is one thing.. But emulating a system that has a HD built-in and is used in literally every game for caching is another.. I mean where do you think those cache files will go instead? And it has been publicly announced on many occasions that only the Xbox360 System (not the Core) would support backwards-compatibility, and that buying the hard drive is the only alternative to core users. So I'm not sure where you got that info from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pustulio Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Whoa whoa whoa hold up... Halo and Halo 2 are gonna be backwards compatible!!! INSANE!! :ike: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhav Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 sorry i meant it's something that MS will use to make the premium system sound a lot better (it is a lot better after all). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadFerIt Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 sorry i meant it's something that MS will use to make the premium system sound a lot better (it is a lot better after all). 586802409[/snapback] That's true. Core is a waste of money obviously unless you're a "very" casual gamer.. And while it's true that a more simple version should appeal to casual gamers, it's still $399 (Canadian) lol.. So honestly MS would have been better off strictly selling a Premium version now, and maybe in the future once prices drop consider a core version. *EDIT - Btw that's a nice Canadian chick you got there in your avatar ;). Lol grew up watching her on Popular Mechanic's for Kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joker999 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Hmmm there no burnout :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toastyone Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Hmmm there no burnout :( 586802594[/snapback] :no: Yeah I saw that I really like those games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neufuse Veteran Posted November 13, 2005 Veteran Share Posted November 13, 2005 interesting that NONE of the madden games work......typical 586798863[/snapback] what and ruin EA's excuse to make you buy a new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRambo Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Whoa whoa whoa hold up...Halo and Halo 2 are gonna be backwards compatible!!! INSANE!! :ike: 586802398[/snapback] well i think you'll like this https://www.neowin.net/comments.php?id=31384&category=gamers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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