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[ThouIsARobber]

I had no idea they were still producing new copies of these games.

Same boat. Fallout makes sense, since it was included in that bundle and was a big title for the BC launch. But I have no idea who is out there looking for new copies of Doom 3 in 2016.

 

[No_Style]

This looks like a Bethesda initiative. I wonder if EA will do the same for the Mass Effect trilogy.

 

[icespide]

now that I think about it I would love a reprint of Black Dragon and Lost odyssey in this style...

 

[oneida]

I didn't know new batches of 360 games where still being produced?

PS1 games are still being produced

 

[JordanBlack68]

I mean, look at the bottom left of the front of the DOOM box posted. It says it right there

ah shit, never saw that, my bad haha

 

[KingdomHeartsFan]

That's a good idea.

 

[Chris1]

I was expecting them to do more XB1 compilation discs like Rare Replay but this is even better. It's a good idea I hope we see more of it

 

[Patrick S.]

PS1 games are still being produced

Wow, really? Which ones?

 

[LordBaztion]

are publishers reprinting their games or it's a retailer's thing?

 

[jaypah]

Wow, really? Which ones?

I'm curious too, that's pretty cool.

 

[PumpkinSpice]

Wow, really? Which ones?

Square Enix games, mostly Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games. You can find them on the Square Enix online store as well as some Japanese retailers like Yodobashi.

 

[pswii60]

Preparation for... Plays on Xbox One and Scorpio?

Which in turn is preparation for... Plays on Scorpio?

 

[Xyrmellon]

I was the one that took the pictures. These have been at Walmart for a couple weeks (maybe?) so they might be a test. As far as I know Doom 3 and Fallout 3 are the only ones that look like this.

 

[Theorry]

Preparation for... Plays on Xbox One and Scorpio?

Which in turn is preparation for... Plays on Scorpio?

Scorpio is still gonna be a Xbox One.

 

[ascii42]

it's been done before

The BK games actually had separate versions of the game on the disc. So you got achievements if you played on the 360.

 

[krang]

Preparation for... Plays on Xbox One and Scorpio?

Which in turn is preparation for... Plays on Scorpio?

Plays on Xbox 360, Xbox One and Scorpio, in some cases.

 

[Pankratous]

They are printing new copies of Fallout 3? What???

 

[psyfi]

Huh, cool idea.

 

[EmiPrime]

That's a really smart initiative. It might just be a Bestheda thing however.

 

[pswii60]

Scorpio is still gonna be a Xbox One.

If it's called Xbox One [subtitle] then yes. But if not, then no. Neither you or I know.

 

[Patrick S.]

Wow. I paid good money for a used copy of Chrono Cross. In fact, I imported it from the US (to Germany) because there I got it for around $25 IIRC, while over here there was no decent copy to be had for under €90 or so. Same with Xenogears. Now I see CC for $15 new... awesome! I might actually get a copy...

 

[krang]

If it's called Xbox One [subtitle] then yes. But if not, then no. Neither you or I know.

I can't remember who, exactly, but they have explicitly stated that Scorpio is part of the Xbox One family.

Edit: here:

Project Scorpio. Coming Holiday 2017, Project Scorpio will be the most powerful console ever created, with 6 teraflops of GPU delivering a premier console gaming experience including true 4K gaming and high fidelity virtual reality. Project Scorpio will join the Xbox One family and coexist alongside Xbox One and Xbox One S and all of your Xbox One games and accessories are compatible.

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

That's fucking cool

Also virtually confirms Scorpio will be called Xbox One (Something)

 

[jfoul]

Great idea. This is a really good way of padding out the greatest hits retail section. It's also pretty awesome to see some of these game re-printed.

 

[m23]

That's fucking cool

Also virtually confirms Scorpio will be called Xbox One (Something)

How so?

 

[jmdajr]

Cool

 

[Gestault]

I won't lie. that's pretty brilliant. As long as the back of the package has the info about needing the connection to get the download version (or the discs just have that data), there's no downside to this.

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

How so?

Because Scorpio will play all Xbox One and Xbox 360 BC games.

They're not going to rebrand the 360 sleeves just to then rebrand them again when Scorpio releases. My guess originally was that the Slim and Scorpio will be called Xbox One S and Xbox One Pro.

Once they called the Slim the S it seemed locked in that Scorpio would be called the Pro. But then Sony came in and fucked that up. They'll need to find a new name. I doubt they call it Pro now.

 

[Kagoshima_Luke]

I'm curious what the spine looks like on those Xbox One-like 360 boxes.

 

[Gai Murakumo]

Good way to sell old stock.

 

[ThatOneGrunt]

Seeing stuff like this; I would just assume all developers would be in love with X1 BC. It's managed to allow these last generation games to still remain relevant.

 

[Lord of Castamere]

I might be crazy, but it seemed like last time I was in gamestop the BC games were priced higher used than non BC. Supply and Demand, I guess.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

I like the left example, but the right example would drive me nuts being mixed in a shelf with other Xbox 360 cases.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I might be crazy, but it seemed like last time I was in gamestop the BC games were priced higher used than non BC. Supply and Demand, I guess.

Yes, the GS prices fluctuate based on market demand. Desirable 3DS games like Star Fox 64 3D and Cubic Ninja went through similar curves where they decreased in price but eventually rose again.

 

[G0523]

I like the left example, but the right example would drive me nuts being mixed in a shelf with other Xbox 360 cases.

Yeah, I was gonna say, if that dual Xbox One/Xbox 360 logo is a sticker or something removable, that'd be fine. But if it was actually on the cover art? Nope.

 

[KingBroly]

That's really smart, honestly

 

[muzzymate]

Quite misleading as you have to actually download it.

Enhance!

Plays on Xbox 360 and Xbox One *



* Xbox 360 Game will download to Xbox One console. Performance same as Xbox 360 experience.

 

[dancrane212]

As far as modern "greatest/platinum hits" branding goes that case on the right isn't too bad.

 

[Dishwalla]

The GameStops around here have a couple shelves set aside that consist of Xbox 360 games that are playable on the Xbone.

 

[Bgamer90]

I didn't know new batches of 360 games where still being produced?

This surprised me too. But anyway, these cases are pretty smart. I like it.

 

[Izuna]

I love you Microsoft.

<3

This is really beautiful.

 

[Madness]

Quite misleading as you have to actually download it.

It literally says on the box you have to download it.

 

[Justinh]

I saw the left sticker example a month ago at a Wal-Mart? Maybe earlier? But that other one with the updated cover art is new to me, and I think it's cool.

I think it's a good move, I guess sometimes you can't remember every single game that's playable on the new system and this'll point them out. Might be helpful for Holiday shopping.

 

[Megatron]

I love this about MS and their BC program. Makes me so angry as someone who solely maimed a PS3 last gen arghhh

BC is cool but I certainly wouldnt maime a console that didnt have it.

 

[LelouchZero]

I didn't know new batches of 360 games where still being produced?

Same, I'm pretty shocked, the only thing I knew of was Red Dead Redemption really.

PS1 games are still being produced

Square Enix games, mostly Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games. You can find them on the Square Enix online store as well as some Japanese retailers like Yodobashi.

Wow I had no idea! Thanks for the info!

 

[KeyChainDude]

Woah that's actually a great idea. Now I want to find one of those to play Bayonetta on my XB1.

 

[Varshes]

Red Dead GOTY has the same packaging

 

[Colonel Nasty]

Could just be a Bethesda thing. But good on any pub. Surely gives old titles some new life.

 

[SURGEdude]

Super shrewd. Lots of people don't know about BC.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Plays on Xbox 360, Xbox One and Scorpio, in some cases.

Might as well just put "Xbox" on the case.