{"rewrite":{"id":"r_9310f51c71e94325388f4fb9","clusterId":"c_60f1e4940a074b871008c2dc","slug":"microsoft-launches-original-xbox-backward-compatibility-on-pc","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Microsoft Launches Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC With Four Original Xbox Titles","summary":"Microsoft announced on July 23 the introduction of 'Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC,' a feature that allows original Xbox games to be played natively on Windows PCs and handheld gaming PCs such as the ROG Ally. The early release version launched the same day with four titles: 'Blinx: The Time Sweeper,' 'Conker: Live and Reloaded,' 'Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge,' and 'Fuzion Frenzy.' These games can be purchased individually via the Microsoft Store or are included in all Xbox Game Pass plans. Players who already own the digital console versions can play on PC at no extra cost through Xbox Play Anywhere. The PC versions include customizable graphics settings such as up to 4x resolution upscaling, VSync, fullscreen and windowed modes, anisotropic filtering, and enhanced anti-aliasing. Microsoft plans to add the Achievements feature for these titles within the next few months, and for other original Xbox titles later in 2026. The company described this as the first step in a broader initiative to preserve and expand past Xbox games to Windows PC over time.","whyItMatters":"This marks the first time original Xbox games can run locally on PC hardware, moving beyond cloud streaming and signaling a long-term preservation strategy for the console's library.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eMicrosoft\u0026#39;s announcement on July 23 brings four original Xbox titles to Windows PCs and handheld gaming PCs like the ROG Ally X through a new feature called \u0026#39;Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC.\u0026#39; The early release version is available immediately. The four launch titles are \u0026#39;Blinx: The Time Sweeper,\u0026#39; \u0026#39;Conker: Live and Reloaded,\u0026#39; \u0026#39;Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge,\u0026#39; and \u0026#39;Fuzion Frenzy.\u0026#39; Each game is priced at approximately 1,100 yen on the Microsoft Store and is included in all Xbox Game Pass plans. Console digital license holders can play on PC at no additional cost via Xbox Play Anywhere, which also supports cross-save and cloud streaming through Xbox Cloud Gaming.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PC versions add graphics options not present in the original console releases: up to 4x resolution upscaling, VSync, fullscreen and windowed display modes, anisotropic filtering, and enhanced anti-aliasing. Language and audio settings are also adjustable. Microsoft plans to implement the Achievements feature for these four titles within the next few months, and for additional original Xbox titles later in 2026. The minimum system requirements include Windows 11, 8GB of RAM, and a DirectX 12 compatible GPU such as an Nvidia GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 550. The recommended spec calls for an Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800. Microsoft stated that this is the first step in a larger effort to preserve past Xbox games and bring them to PC over time, with more titles expected to follow.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Microsoft's new 'Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC' lets original Xbox games run locally on Windows for the first time, with four launch titles including Blinx and Conker.","twitterPost":"Original Xbox games now run natively on PC. Four titles available today, Achievements coming in months. Microsoft calls it the first step in a preservation push.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Microsoft launched Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC on July 23, allowing four original Xbox games to run natively on Windows PCs and handhelds. The early release includes Blinx, Conker, Crimson Skies, and Fuzion Frenzy, with Achievements support planned for later in 2026.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"GAME Watch\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2127189.html\",\"title\":\"初代XBOXゲームがPCにやってくる！ Microsoft、後方互換性の導入を発表\"},{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/260723m\",\"title\":\"Microsoft Announces 'XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC' for Original Xbox Games, 4 Titles Available in Early Release\"},{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/xbox-20260723-456222/\",\"title\":\"Microsoft announces 'XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC' to play classic Xbox titles on PC; 'Blinx: The Time Sweeper' and 'Conker: Live and Reloaded' now available\"},{\"source\":\"ASCII.jp\",\"url\":\"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/421/4421729/?rss\",\"title\":\"初代Xboxの名作がPCで遊べるように　マイクロソフトが後方互換対応を開始\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/23/169611.html\",\"title\":\"PC向けに初代XBOXタイトルの後方互換対応が発表！まずは『ブリンクス・ザ・タイムスイーパー』含む4タイトルから\"},{\"source\":\"GIGAZINE\",\"url\":\"https://gigazine.net/news/20260723-xbox-backward-compatibility-on-pc/\",\"title\":\"Microsoft Achieves Backward Compatibility with Original Xbox on PC\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":12585,"outputTokens":1421,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1788477859,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T02:17:41.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-23T02:20:45.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-23T08:02:38.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_60f1e4940a074b871008c2dc","canonicalTitle":"PC向けに初代XBOXタイトルの後方互換対応が発表！まずは『ブリンクス・ザ・タイムスイーパー』含む4タイトルから","representativeArticleId":"a_c84f3efb674ad18ea0d5fcb0","sourceCount":6,"writtenSourceCount":6,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Blinx: The Time Sweeper\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"written","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-22T17:15:08.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-23T06:20:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-23T08:02:38.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"GAME Watch (Impress)","url":"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2127189.html","title":"初代XBOXゲームがPCにやってくる！ Microsoft、後方互換性の導入を発表"},{"source":"ASCII.jp","url":"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/421/4421729/?rss","title":"初代Xboxの名作がPCで遊べるように　マイクロソフトが後方互換対応を開始"},{"source":"Automaton","url":"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/xbox-20260723-456222/","title":"“往年のXboxタイトル”がPCで遊べる「XBOX on PC 後方互換機能」発表。『ブリンクス』や『コンカー：Live and Reloaded』などがさっそく提供開始"},{"source":"Denfaminicogamer","url":"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/260723m","title":"初代Xboxの作品がPCでプレイ可能になる「XBOX on PC 後方互換機能」発表。早期リリースとして4作品がプレイ可能に。『クリムゾンスカイ』『ブリンクス・ザ・ タイムスイーパー』などの4作が遊べる"},{"source":"GIGAZINE","url":"https://gigazine.net/news/20260723-xbox-backward-compatibility-on-pc/","title":"MicrosoftがPC向けに初代XBOXとの後方互換性を実現"},{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/23/169611.html","title":"PC向けに初代XBOXタイトルの後方互換対応が発表！まずは『ブリンクス・ザ・タイムスイーパー』含む4タイトルから"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Blinx: The Time Sweeper"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Microsoft launched 'Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC' on July 23, 2026, as an early release version.","Four original Xbox titles are available at launch: 'Blinx: The Time Sweeper,' 'Conker: Live and Reloaded,' 'Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge,' and 'Fuzion Frenzy.'","Each title is priced at approximately 1,100 yen on the Microsoft Store and is included in all Xbox Game Pass plans.","The PC versions support up to 4x resolution upscaling, VSync, anisotropic filtering, and enhanced anti-aliasing.","Microsoft plans to add the Achievements feature to these four titles within the next few months and to other original Xbox titles later in 2026."]}