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Xbox Backwards Compatibility: One Year Later

Jason Stettner of Gamerheadquarters writes; "It's hard to believe, but a year ago Xbox Backwards Compatibility was released to the masses bringing with it a plethora of launch titles and has since grown to a library of over 275 games."

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poppinslops3470d ago

With the recent addition of Mass Effect 2&3, the list of games 'missing' from the BC line-up is getting smaller by the day - for me the only games left are AC: Rogue, LA Noire, Batman: Arkham Origins, Nier and Vanquish... here's hoping digital versions are on the cards, as it's become almost impossible difficult to find 2nd hand copies of games like Nier.

XXanderXX3470d ago

Then they will have ample time to work on OG Xbox game to make BC with a little polish.

poppinslops3470d ago

Amen to that... if these 'Star Wars: KotOR 3' rumors turn out to be true then I'll almost certainly want to go back and replay the first two - preferably on my XO, as my 360 controller is a worn-out mess!

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Gazondaily3470d ago

Look how much has been done in one year and now read the fanboy doubters who said it wouldn't amount to anything:

http://n4g.com/news/1744068...

It's good looking back and then seeing how much the situation has improved.

Saijahn3470d ago

They didn't want to give MS credit then and they don't want to do it now. MS trumped sony with EA Access, BC, 4K, and now their next console iterations. I don't think anyone saw that coming with how well the PS4 was doing. So I don't expect the prideful fanboys to actually ever say anything positive about MS, but they cringe and cry about these features in private.

PhoenixUp3470d ago

I can never understand people who says backwards compatibility doesn't matter. It may not be a deal breaker if a platform lacks the feature, but it's always very much a welcomed feature to have nonetheless.

kstuffs3470d ago

XB1S has a lot of features that are not value-added to gamers:
Backward Compatibility
EA Access
4K UHDBR
Optical out

cfc833470d ago

Completed Red Dead again via bc. I'd like BF3 added to the list. It's my favourite Battlefield.

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Red Dead Redemption Hits 3.3 Million Netflix Downloads on Mobile

Red Dead Redemption hits 3.3 million Netflix downloads on mobile, underscoring how subscription access drives reach over paid sales.

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Christopher122d ago

More like people don't play these type of games on their phone normally and don't try them out. Not like the places where people do play these games haven't crushed those numbers easily.

How many people actually played more than an hour of the game or came close to finishing it on mobile is the real question. If people aren't playing the games to a point that is purposeful, then why try when a subscription that is behind a streaming service isn't a sign of success but just curiosity.

VenomUK120d ago

What if Netflix becomes ‘the Netflix of gaming?!’

Alek83120d ago

I downloaded it because I already have a Netflix sub.
I am not going to buy it for $40 or whatever it costs on Google Play.

I tried it out and will be sticking to the PC version, but it's not bad.

Having said that, this is the issues I see vs the PC version:
1. Greatly reduced texture resolution.
2. Massive downgrade ALL lighting quality (this includes water, shadows, etc).
3. Stutter and heat. Prolonged play leads to both.
On the plus side, we have:
4. This thing is like 6GB vs the 12 on Steam.

Great way to try the game, but not the best way to play it.

darthv72122d ago

Perhaps Netflix will make a RDR series now that ST is done with.

Lionsguard120d ago

A Netflix version of RDR?... Oh boy... I can't wait... /s

TheColbertinator120d ago

They should build a production that includes members behind the True Grit remake and Hell on Wheels from AMC. Both were perfect for wild west vibes.

gold_drake120d ago

but i doubt people ACTUALLY played it on smartphone vs tried it out.

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Rockstar Says Red Dead Redemption Xbox 360 Upgrade Needs More Time

Rockstar says the free upgrade issue affecting Red Dead Redemption Xbox 360 owners requires more time to resolve, with another update expected within five days.

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Minute Man 721154d ago

Another free update...good to know but I don't own a series X

Petebloodyonion154d ago

I’m not sure what the exact issue is. I had no trouble getting the free update—you basically get the new game for free if you have the 360 version in your digital library. Maybe the problem is related to owning or not owning the Undead DLC expansion.

Hypertension140153d ago (Edited 153d ago )

Yea I think thats what it is. I also own the game but not the expansion, and im unable to download the update.

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Red Dead Redemption Compared on Switch 2, PS4, and PS5 After Free Upgrade

A detailed comparison of Red Dead Redemption on Switch 2, PS4, and PS5 shows stronger settings, better performance, and a major uplift for Nintendo’s new hardware.

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