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Xbox 360 Games Reportedly Coming to PC Via Emulation

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Leaked documents suggest Microsoft is planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC. This initiative would allow developers to control pricing and Game Pass availability. A gradual rollout is expected between 2027 and 2028, potentially including handhelds.

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Metro UK

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.

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Gamespot

Xbox Could Be Planning To Make Xbox 360 Games Playable On PC

A new report suggests Microsoft is planning to make Xbox 360 games playable on PC and future Xbox consoles, potentially between 2027 and 2028. This initiative would allow developers to set their own prices for these titles and decide on Xbox Game Pass availability, expanding on Microsoft's recent move to bring original Xbox games to PC.

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Rock Paper Shotgun

Microsoft will let devs bring more Xbox 360 games to PC in the coming years via backwards compatibility, leaked document suggests

A leaked document suggests Microsoft plans to allow developers to bring their Xbox 360 games to PC in the coming years as part of an expanded backwards compatibility initiative. Developers will reportedly be able to set prices and decide if these games will be available on Xbox Game Pass, with a gradual rollout expected between 2027 and 2028. The company also appears to be working on a disc-to-digital program for Xbox One and Xbox Series X games.

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Eurogamer

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.

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Blues News

Rumor Mill

A rumor suggests that Microsoft is planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC. This potential move would expand the library of backward-compatible titles available on the PC platform.

Retro Gamer

Xbox 360 games are reportedly coming to PC this year as Microsoft prepares disc-to-digital conversion for an upcoming…

Microsoft is reportedly planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC through an expanded emulation rollout later this year. This initiative, part of a rumored disc-to-digital conversion plan, aims to enhance backwards compatibility and digital ownership for Xbox titles. The roadmap suggests PC emulation for Xbox 360 games could launch in waves throughout 2027 and 2028, with a potential public testing phase for disc-to-digital conversion starting in July.

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PC Gamer

Microsoft is reportedly planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC, according to leaked documents

Microsoft is reportedly planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC through a new backward compatibility initiative, according to leaked developer documents. This program, expected to roll out between 2027 and 2028, will allow developers to opt-in to making their Xbox 360 titles available for purchase and play on PC and handheld devices.

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Engadget

Xbox 360 games are reportedly coming to PC as well

Reports suggest that Microsoft may be planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC, similar to Sony's strategy for an all-digital future. This move could indicate a shift in how older console titles are accessed and distributed.