Two OG Xbox Games With ‘Handheld’ Tag Could Hint At PC Backwards Compatibility
Xbox may be preparing to bring backwards compatibility to PC, according to a discovery involving two original Xbox games tagged with ‘Handheld.’ The finding suggests the company could be expanding its backwards compatibility initiatives beyond console platforms.
The discovery comes during a turbulent period for Xbox, marked by significant layoffs and studio closures that have tempered enthusiasm around the company’s 25th anniversary. Despite these challenges, Xbox previously announced plans to revive its backwards compatibility program for the milestone.
The ‘Handheld’ tag on the OG Xbox titles has sparked speculation about whether Microsoft intends to extend backwards compatibility to PC in some form. This could represent an expansion of Xbox’s preservation efforts, allowing players on Windows to access classic games from the original Xbox era.