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Xbox 360 games are coming to PC and Project Helix reveals leaked document
A leaked document suggests Microsoft is planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC and other next-generation devices through emulation, with a gradual rollout expected by 2027. The company is also reportedly working on a disc-to-digital service to allow players to obtain digital licenses for their physical games, potentially supporting a move away from physical media.
Microsoft is working on making Xbox 360 games playable on PC, leaked document reveals
A leaked document suggests Microsoft is planning to make Xbox 360 games playable on PC through the Xbox app, potentially including handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally. Developers will reportedly have control over pricing and Game Pass inclusion for their backward-compatible titles. This initiative is part of a broader plan for next-generation devices, with original Xbox games also targeting a PC release in 2026.
An original Xbox emulator just hit Android and it’s already messy
An unofficial, paid port of the open-source original Xbox emulator xemu, named X1 BOX, has been released on Android without the original developers' approval, causing backlash. The xemu team confirmed they are working on their own free official Android release, while a free, unofficial build is also available via GitHub. Users will need to provide their own system files and game dumps to run titles, with performance varying significantly.
