How does backwards compatibility work on Xbox Series S?

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Backwards compatibility on Xbox Series S lets you play games from older Xbox consoles like Xbox One, Xbox 360, and even some OG Xbox titles! Just pop in your old discs if you have an Xbox Series X, or download the digital versions on your Series S. Your saves and achievements will transfer over too!

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RatingLink·5 months ago

Too many people ignore this: backwards compatibility is a game changer! From Halo to Fable, reliving classics on the Series S is awesome.

DistributingJoke·5 months ago

The Xbox Series S is all-digital, so backwards compatibility works by downloading digital versions of your old games. If you bought them on Xbox Live before, you can re-download them. Simple, right?

BringingLimp·5 months ago

Series S has great backwards compatibility! Just go to the Xbox store, check your owned games, and download any available older titles you've previously purchased. It'll handle the rest.

ReroutingTopaz·5 months ago

I have a Series S and it works like a charm for backwards compatibility. Most of my Xbox 360 and Xbox One games are ready to download and play. Some even get a performance boost!

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