I think his first sentence, is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the infamous Mattrick line. He's just playing around
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Phil Spencer: Nearly 50% of XB1 owners playing BC games
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I think his first sentence, is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the infamous Mattrick line. He's just playing around
Salty Hippo
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My only problem with BC is that it serves as a distraction for the actual shortcomings in Xbox's line up. I feel that for the past 18 months most of the excitement around Xbox has been about BC announcements. It's a great service, I'm not saying Spencer and co. shouldn't play it up, but I sure wish there was more to look forward to at this point in terms of software.
We've been down this road.
There is still plenty of software for most people to enjoy on it. If there isn't for you, do you own other options to satisfy those desires?
If yes - then play them. If not, you should look into investing in one of those options
Some game play better, like Blue Dragon.
Another thing is that you get to use the Xbone controller with them, use GameDVR etc.
I get so excited to play certain games again.
18 months? Really?
They have a separate team for BC.
I think the implication that we can take our games forward with us to the next Xbox is looking forward.
Yeah I know, I was responding more to their second sentence, if they ever did want to try one of them out.
Shpeshal Nick
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Edit. Just saw the first page. Good work.
momshotdad
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This has been such a blessing. The 360 HEB was a rough time for PC games and this makes it all so simple to go back to.
Thanks alot modes.
Kenzodielocke
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Kudos to the BC team, doing a great job and BC might be the only reason for me to get a XB1S in the future. Keep up the good work!
Edit: Just in case, this is sincere and not sarcasm, lol. Some posts in this thread man. Shame on you guys.
Edit: Just in case, this is sincere and not sarcasm, lol. Some posts in this thread man. Shame on you guys.
They said it's the goal to have everything but the 360 Kinect stuff. Not sure how much demand there is for Kinect games anyway though.
It's a dope feature, I mean I never had a 360 so thanks to it I can play the entire gears collection, I have forza horizon, also have burnout paradise, a bunch of rare replay games etc..
For some reason, dark souls isn't amongst the games available in Canada? I couldn't find it in the Canadian store and I dont even think my friend could play via disk on his xbone. Not sure though
"Free" xbone games and 360 backwards compatible games every month is cool with me to be honest. Makes xbox live worth it imo
For some reason, dark souls isn't amongst the games available in Canada? I couldn't find it in the Canadian store and I dont even think my friend could play via disk on his xbone. Not sure though
"Free" xbone games and 360 backwards compatible games every month is cool with me to be honest. Makes xbox live worth it imo
SenjutsuSage
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I'm playing Lost Odyssey. Consider me among that 50%.
I should have clarified. I meant software BC. Even still if you consider that the core featureset was the same last gen with the 360, it becomes that much more important moving forward. If simple BC was simply acceptable, then Sony wouldn't be spending the time to add trophies to PS2 games in an attempt to sell them again. They'd just sell them as is.
I have played about 4 or 5 games. BC is awesome and the more games available. The better good work microsoft.
Ps. I cannot believe all the hate in here. Its ridiculous.
but only by 50% because a random forum user said so.
MaulerX
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Not only that but you gain all the cool XB1 features that are just not available on the 360. Taking snapshots, recording videos, streaming etc....
Dylan Sexbang
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XB1 BC got me to finally try the Mass Effect series. Thank you based Phil, I straight marathoned 1 and 2, and am currently on 3.
OMG yes! I'm so happy that the capture stuff that works on Xbox One also works on Xbox 360. I'm sure there were times I did something I thought was cool that I wish I could've recorded somehow. I've never owned a capture device.
It's definitely a superb system. I'm really hoping PS Now will die. Then Sony can give up on the whole "streaming is the best way to play old games" bullshit and make a proper BC system. Streaming games is shit for the majority of people who don't have a fibre cable plugged straight into the back of their head.
I mean I live in a town centre in the UK and fibre is on its way but not here yet, so I am stuck with 20mb down broadband over a copper wire.
PS Now when I tried the test was 100% unplayable.
I mean I live in a town centre in the UK and fibre is on its way but not here yet, so I am stuck with 20mb down broadband over a copper wire.
PS Now when I tried the test was 100% unplayable.
Just watch how important and masterfully executed BC will be when PS5 arrives.
I've had a strange experience with the bc on xbox one with gears of war, especially number 2, there's a really strange shimmering effect especially on edges of buildings and stuff.
Aside from that it's still a handy feature if you ever wanna hop back in and play some older stuff
Aside from that it's still a handy feature if you ever wanna hop back in and play some older stuff
MilkyJoe
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I've always felt that this "ps3 architecture is very different" argument is a lame excuse, which is widely accepted by the public sadly. I am sure that ps3 architecture is very different than ps4. But i am also sure that a huge company with great know-how such as sony would find a way to implement bc to ps4, if they really wanted. But that would kill their very own ps now initiative obviously.
Hesemonni
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It's widely accepted, because it's true :/
SenjutsuSage
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Nope. Halo 4 and 5 are both superior games.
NoMoreTrolls
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It's a kickass feature, even if I haven't used it. Too busy with new games to go back and play old ones.
StereoVsn
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Yeah, there is 0 chance of reproducing Cell emulation on PS4 CPU. That said as a customer I am truly unhappy about Sony's treatment of BC at the least about PS1 and PS2 games. Hell, they still don't have the PS3 feature of transferring games to a Vita (what's a Vita I guess).
It just shows MS efforts in even better light. RDR would be great to replay as PS3 version has issues.
Those first few pages are a disgrace. And it always seems to be Xbox one themed threads that get it worst. Happy to see shitposters are finally getting thrown to the bushes.
Anyway on topic. Xbox One BC for me is a great feature, MS could have just got the games working semi well and left it there the fact that some games have bette frame rates is just amazing.
The PS360 gen had so many great games that I never got the time to get into and or I brought tons of digital only titles like Every Extend Extra and Splunky that I can now have on my main console easily accessible on one box and it means one less console under my TV
I don't see how anyone can try and make this a negative.
Also MS, I'm still waiting for Max Payne 3 and Splinter Cell Blacklist BC
Anyway on topic. Xbox One BC for me is a great feature, MS could have just got the games working semi well and left it there the fact that some games have bette frame rates is just amazing.
The PS360 gen had so many great games that I never got the time to get into and or I brought tons of digital only titles like Every Extend Extra and Splunky that I can now have on my main console easily accessible on one box and it means one less console under my TV
I don't see how anyone can try and make this a negative.
Also MS, I'm still waiting for Max Payne 3 and Splinter Cell Blacklist BC
This isn't a real concern, BC has nothing to do with MS output. What a bizzare thing to say, like a lot in this thread, there isn't one argument you can use against BC.
justsomeguy
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Wow.
PuppetSlave
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It's an great feature and an big reason to why I caved in and bought an slim an month or so ago.
Roland Deschain
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Oh man, I was a big 360 guy and skipped the One. Getting back into it with Scorpio so that'll give me my 360 backlog and collection, all the One games and whatever they do with Scorpio. Can't wait!
MaulerX
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That's exactly what makes BC 360 games on XB1 so much more appealing and makes you value BC more than ever. Protecting your digital purchases. Never before has protecting digital purchases on a console being an issue. And if it seems like people are making a bigger deal about BC now it's because it is. Seeing the games you already purchased just pop up there is super gratifying.
RedAssedApe
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GameStop taking advantage too. 😒
It is reaching a point where it doesn't make any difference if the game is "native" or emulated, besides the fact that you see the boot logo of a 360 and yes, it is of course super convenient. Especially for people who didn't buy into next-gen yet, for people who have a huge backlog and bought games digital (which isn't surprising, considering you get 2 games on 360 each month and since a long time, all of them are bc).
Perhaps something in between?
They are talking about at least once.
Just for discussion's sake - what would you consider a "good percentage?"
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