Xbox One Backwards Compatibility Thread: Everyone wants it, no one uses it

Can I ask a question that's probably really annoying by this point?

Does Halo Wars hold up?

I'm itching for an RTS and I've never tried HW. I would just jump into it blindly but I've played some 360 games lately that are just terrible to play and look at it.
 
Joe said:
Can I ask a question that's probably really annoying by this point?

Does Halo Wars hold up?

I'm itching for an RTS and I've never tried HW. I would just jump into it blindly but I've played some 360 games lately that are just terrible to play and look at it.
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Yes
 
Fortinbras said:
I'm confused. I thought the Gears games would be added to our account without sending out codes.

I got a message for Gears 1 and 3 but both codes don't work.
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When I bought Gears Ultimate Edition last year I was sent codes with Gears 1-3 Plus Judgment which the Gears 3 code did not work. Just message Microsoft/Xbox explaining the issue and they will re-send you new codes.
 
Damn!! Sonic Transformed is awesome! Great addition to the library. Too bad I have to use the disk though. Will probably double dip digital on a next sale.
 
LukasTaves said:
Yes, is it a known issue?
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No, but you can report issues by simply holding in the Xbox jewel button after the crash. I don't remember the exact wording but you can select the "report a problem" option and then explain what went wrong and even include a video clip of the crash if you report it right after.

Otherwise, you can log into the Xbox BC forums and report it there. Others may be having the same issue and based on a quick glance there it seems that the increased performance of recent updates may have come at the cost of stability.
 
This may well have been covered before if it's a known "thing", I apologise if I've missed it.

I've just noticed that I have a second copy of The Witcher 2 downloading. The installed version is called The Witcher 2 and the version in my queue is called The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and they sit next to each other in my game library as two separate games.

They're both exactly the same size too.

Anybody know what's going on and if it matters which I remove? Thanks.
 
Joe said:
Can I ask a question that's probably really annoying by this point?

Does Halo Wars hold up?

I'm itching for an RTS and I've never tried HW. I would just jump into it blindly but I've played some 360 games lately that are just terrible to play and look at it.
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FYI, Halo Wars is getting a native XB1 remaster early next year.
 
JP said:
This may well have been covered before if it's a known "thing", I apologise if I've missed it.

I've just noticed that I have a second copy of The Witcher 2 downloading. The installed version is called The Witcher 2 and the version in my queue is called The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and they sit next to each other in my game library as two separate games.

They're both exactly the same size too.

Anybody know what's going on and if it matters which I remove? Thanks.
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Have you been changing your Xbox's region and downloading games from another region's store? Regionally different editions can co-exist side by side. And if you own a game in one region, you'll own it in another region, if it exists. At least with Japanese and US games.

Only thing I can think of.
 
Man the BC program was such a brilliant move if you ask me. I have been tempted to pick up some games due to being BC suddenly. I may have to pick up one or both of the PQ games now.
 
Mutanthands said:
Have you been changing your Xbox's region and downloading games from another region's store? Regionally different editions can co-exist side by side. And if you own a game in one region, you'll own it in another region, if it exists. At least with Japanese and US games.

Only thing I can think of.
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Ah, that could be it.

I sometimes use the Xbox One to access USA TV services such as Hulu and Netflix when I'm in the UK and I do have accounts for both regions on it. I do switch location between the USA and UK on it from time to time.

Thanks for that, it makes sense.
 
Gez said:
For me its what got me to buy a Xbox One a year ago.
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Same here, I had invested so much in downloadable games last gen that it felt like a slap in the face that all those games (especially the classic arcade releases) wouldn't be playable on the X1. They came through and I bought one, good on them.
 
LukasTaves said:
I'm having some crash issues with BGeE HD, where can I report?
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This game used to crash for me on 360 so I'm not surprised it still has issues on Xbox One.

Emperor Bohe said:
Yeah, I've been playing the Steam version and going back to the 360 version is kinda hard now
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Yeah, I finished the 360 version and then did it again on PC. It's brilliant on both but the PC version is a substantially better experience.
 
Hope there's a sale on Transformed sometime soon. I've got it on disc, but all these Games with Gold digital downloads have me spoiled.

Between this and Virtua Fighter 5 the other week, some fantastic gets for backwards compatibility. Here's hoping even more Sega games follow.
 
I wonder how Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed will run on the XBOX ONE. The framerate issues and input lag really hurt the PS3 version.
 
Oemenia said:
I wonder how Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed will run on the XBOX ONE. The framerate issues and input lag really hurt the PS3 version.
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Ive played the PS3 and Wii U version pretty damn extensively over the years, so I'll be sure to report back how XB1 performance is :)
 
AgentOtaku said:
Ive played the PS3 and Wii U version pretty damn extensively over the years, so I'll be sure to report back how XB1 performance is :)
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Please do, always regretted getting the PS3 version since the 360 version is supposed to perform a better. The game felt too on rails for me and at the same time way too punishing which was made worse by the input lag.
 
Feeroper said:
Man the BC program was such a brilliant move if you ask me. I have been tempted to pick up some games due to being BC suddenly. I may have to pick up one or both of the PQ games now.
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it's funny because my 360 is still hooked up. But I don't like to turn it on. It's like being in a different world from all my friends. I just want all my stuff in one place (plus streaming, pics, recording - and the better controller)
 
Oemenia said:
Please do, always regretted getting the PS3 version since the 360 version is supposed to perform a better. The game felt too on rails for me and at the same time way too punishing which was made worse by the input lag.
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Okay, after having played pretty much the most taxing tracks in the game which killed the Wii U's framerate (Sky Pirates track and all the ones with water like Panzer Dragoon), I can legit say I'm pretty impressed with the emulation!
Felt like a solid 30fps throughout and if there were drops, I didn't spot them at all.

At this point, I'd say XB1 is the definite version behind the PC

But to summarize all the versions:

1. PC - 60fps/high-resolution + added exclusive PC characters like Ryo
2. XB1 - Sub HD, most stable framerate with added Vsync
3. Xbox 360 - Sub HD, most sable framerate last gen on console but w/ tearing
4. Wii U - Lowest resolution of the bunch (game looks bad on a big screen TV), fairly stable framerate except with certain, CPU intensive tracks. Off-Screen play and ability to play on different screens
5. PS3 - Actually 720p but with lowest average framerate and a fair amount of screen tearing

I did get a kick out the fact that the Wii U version I own DOES load faster than the XB1 version due to running of a 128gb flash stick.
 
AgentOtaku said:
Okay, after having played pretty much the most taxing tracks in the game which killed the Wii U's framerate (Sky Pirates track and all the ones with water like Panzer Dragoon), I can legit say I'm pretty impressed with the emulation!
Felt like a solid 30fps throughout and if there were drops, I didn't spot them at all.

At this point, I'd say XB1 is the definite version behind the PC

But to summarize all the versions:

1. PC - 60fps/high-resolution + added exclusive PC characters like Ryo
2. XB1 - Sub HD, most stable framerate with added Vsync
3. Xbox 360 - Sub HD, most sable framerate last gen on console but w/ tearing
4. Wii U - Lowest resolution of the bunch (game looks bad on a big screen TV), fairly stable framerate except with certain, CPU intensive tracks. Off-Screen play and ability to play on different screens
5. PS3 - Actually 720p but with lowest average framerate and a fair amount of screen tearing

I did get a kick out the fact that the Wii U version I own DOES load faster than the XB1 version due to running of a 128gb flash stick.
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Yep, just spent an hour or so with the Xbox One running the 360 version and it seemed perfect. I thought I'd been spoiled by the PC version but I had a lot of fun just now. I finished the career mode previously but didn't do the grand prix mode so I'll probably do them and see which achievements I can mop up.

Load times were pretty fast, how can you get the Wii U version loading fast? The Wii U is slow at loading almost all games.
 
Dead Man Typing said:
Yep, just spent an hour or so with the Xbox One running the 360 version and it seemed perfect. I thought I'd been spoiled by the PC version but I had a lot of fun just now. I finished the career mode previously but didn't do the grand prix mode so I'll probably do them and see which achievements I can mop up.

Load times were pretty fast, how can you get the Wii U version loading fast? The Wii U is slow at loading almost all games.
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Digital version running off one of these

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You know what games I don't want to be the next ones made backwards compatible? Mass Effect 2 & 3.

Trying the reverse psychology approach.
 
Denyou said:
You know what games I don't want to be the next ones made backwards compatible? Mass Effect 2 & 3.

Trying the reverse psychology approach.
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Sad thing is they'd be disc only, I'd have to go buy them on disc again :(

I wish MS would find a way to sell multi-disc games digitally... that way they can be part of EA Access.
 
Somnia said:
Sad thing is they'd be disc only, I'd have to go buy them on disc again :(

I wish MS would find a way to sell multi-disc games digitally... that way they can be part of EA Access.
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That's up to the publishers/developers though. Some of them bothered to release games as multiple parts (like Rockstar did with GTA5, LA Noire, Max Payne 3), some didn't (like EA with Dead Space 2-3, Mass Effect 2-3, Battlefield 3-4).
 
im_dany said:
That's up to the publishers/developers though. Some of them bothered to release games as multiple parts (like Rockstar did with GTA5, LA Noire, Max Payne 3), some didn't (like EA with Dead Space 2-3, Mass Effect 2-3, Battlefield 3-4).
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Ahhh I had no idea there were multi-disc games available digitally. I mean I have no issue buying them on disc, but would like them on EA Access.
 
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