Today, Microsoft introduced XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC, making it easier for players to enjoy classic XBOX games across PC and handheld devices, including the ROG XBOX Ally and XBOX Ally X.
A player's game library is more than just a collection of titles—it represents years of memorable stories and gaming experiences. As technology continues to evolve, XBOX believes those libraries should move forward with players, allowing them to enjoy classic games in new ways.
Rolling out today in early release, XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC launches with four original XBOX games, now playable on PC and handhelds for the first time. This marks the beginning of a broader initiative to preserve classic XBOX games and gradually bring more titles to PC. Alongside compatibility, XBOX is introducing new features designed to enhance the experience while preserving the original gameplay.
Players in supported regions can begin playing the following titles on PC and supported handheld devices today:
- BLiNX: The Time Sweeper
- Conker: Live and Reloaded
- Crimson Skies®: High Road to Revenge
- Fuzion Frenzy®
Each title is available for purchase on PC and is included with all XBOX Game Pass plans. Players who already own a digital console license for these games will automatically have access on PC and handheld devices. Through XBOX Play Anywhere and XBOX Cloud Gaming, these classic games can now be played across XBOX consoles, the cloud, PC, and handheld devices.
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XBOX ROG Ally Asset
In addition to bringing these games to PC for the first time, XBOX has added several enhancements while preserving the original gameplay experience. Players can customize graphics settings with features including up to 4x resolution upscaling, VSync support, Fullscreen and Windowed display modes, anisotropic filtering, enhanced anti-aliasing, and more. Customizable language and audio settings are also included.
Microsoft plans to introduce additional features for backward compatible games in the future. Later this year, one of the most requested community features—Achievements—will arrive for select original XBOX games on both console and PC. The four preview titles released today will receive Achievement support in the coming months.
Getting started is simple. PCs and handhelds that meet the minimum system requirements below can access backward compatible titles through the XBOX on PC app.
Minimum system requirements:
GPU: Nvidia GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 550 or Intel UHD 770 or Intel Arc A310
CPU: Minimum 4-core Intel Core i3-8100, AMD Ryzen 3 1200, or AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A Processor
RAM: 8GB
OS: Windows 11
Drivers and Versions: Latest version as of January 2026
Recommended specifications:
GPU: Radeon RX 6800 or Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti or Intel Arc A770
CPU: 6 cores / 12 threads Intel Core i5-10400, AMD Ryzen 5 3600, or AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
DirectX Version: DirectX 12 API, Hardware Feature Level 11
GPU VRAM: 8GB
OS: Windows 11
Drivers and Versions: Latest version as of January 2026
XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC represents another step toward preserving classic games while making it easier for players to access and enjoy the titles they already own across the devices they use every day.
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