NEWS: 4 Halo Games Coming to Backwards Compatibility Soon

The Xbox One’s list of backward compatible titles has grown by leaps and bounds since the initial wave of games came out in 2015, with nearly three hundred Xbox 360 titles currently supported. Today we’re thrilled to announce four more very special additions coming later this year to the Xbox One back-compat program:  Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo 4, and Halo: CE Anniversary!

Each of these games will include campaign and multiplayer, and will even support LAN play on Xbox One – including LAN play between Xbox One and Xbox 360! Once released, you’ll be able to pop in your original disc or purchase a digital copy of the game via the Xbox Store and jump right in.

Best of all, once these titles are added to the program, every Xbox 360 Halo add-on map pack in the Xbox Store will be made available for free, ensuring you have everything you need to achieve maximum enjoyment in online matchmaking or custom games. We know this is something you’ve been asking for, and we’re excited to make these map packs available for all players.

NEW RELEASE: Marvel Heroes Omega Xbox One

Marvel Heroes Omega

Marvel Heroes Omega assembles one of the largest gatherings of iconic Super Heroes, Villains, and locations from the Marvel Universe in gaming history. Band together with fellow adventurers in Earth’s mightiest Free to Play Action-RPG, take the fight to Doctor Doom in an epic nine-chapter story campaign, and experience your favorite Heroes, including Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Deadpool, and more!

BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY: One More 360 Backwards Compatible Game Today

Today it appears we are getting another Xbox 360 Game playable on the Xbox One with Backwards Compatibility.

Call of Duty: Ghosts is coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility today.

*As always, those that own these games digitally will be able to download them again for free from the "Ready to Download" section of the Xbox One

Outnumbered and outgunned, but not outmatched. Welcome to Call of Duty®: Ghosts, an extraordinary step forward for one of the largest entertainment franchises of all-time. This new chapter in the Call of Duty® franchise features a fresh dynamic where players are on the side of a crippled nation fighting not for freedom, or liberty, but simply to survive. Fueling this all new Call of Duty universe, the franchise's ambitious new next-gen engine delivers stunning levels of immersion and performance all while maintaining the speed and fluidity of 60 frames-per-second across all platforms. Single Player Campaign Ten years after a devastating mass event, the nation's borders and the balance of global power have been redrawn forever

NEWS: More Games Being Added To Xbox Game Pass On July 1st

Xbox Game Pass launched on June 1st and offers gamers a new digital gaming subscription service with unlimited access to over 100 Xbox One and Xbox 360 backward compatible games for just $9.99 USD per month.

In addition to the 100+ great games already in the Xbox Game Pass catalog, the following games will be joining Xbox Game Pass on July 1st:

1. Dead Island Definitive Edition
2. Resident Evil 6
3. F1 2015
4. The Flame In The Flood
5. Guacamelee: Super Turbo Championship Edition
6. Bard’s Gold
7. Monaco: What’s Yours Is Mine

One of the other benefits of Xbox Game Pass – Discounts on Xbox One games. From 01-16 July, Xbox Game Pass members can save on all PAYDAY 2 add-ons, including the recently released PAYDAY 2: CRIMEWAVE EDITION – The Most Wanted DLC Bundle.

For more information about Xbox Game Pass – check out the website. And don’t forget, if you haven’t tried Xbox Game Pass yet, you can play free for 14 days.

BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY: After A Long Wait 5 More Games Backwards Compatible Today.

After a very long wait, the Backwards Compatible team is getting back in to the groove.  Today we will be getting 5 more classic Xbox 360 games playable on the Xbox One via Backwards Compatibility.

Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood,Blazing Angels,  Cyber Troopers Virtual On Oratorio Tangram & Radiant Silvergun are coming to Backwards Compatibility Today.

*As always, those that own these games digitally will be able to download them again for free from the "Ready to Download" section of the Xbox One

One of the most popular arcade shooters is back! Wolf of the Battlefield™: Commando 3 revives classic Commando action with an all new adventure. This frantic war fest combines precise, old-school gameplay with Hi-Def 3D graphics. Gear up and blast your way to victory!

BE A LEGEND LIVE AND BREATHE AS EZIO, A LEGENDARY MASTER ASSASSIN, IN HIS ENDURING STRUGGLE AGAINST THE POWERFUL TEMPLAR ORDER. JOURNEY INTO ITALY’S GREATEST CITY, ROME, CENTER OF POWER, GREED AND CORRUPTION TO STRIKE AT THE HEART OF THE ENEMY. FOR THE FIRST TIME, TAKE PART IN AN INNOVATIVE MULTIPLAYER LAYER AND EMBODY AN ASSASSIN OF YOUR CHOOSING, DEFINE THEIR KILLING STYLE AND MATCH YOUR SKILLS AGAINST OTHER PLAYERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

Experience the most gripping and famous battles of WWII through the eyes of a squadron commander and ace fighter pilot. From the Battle of Britain to the invasion of the Philippines, to the battle of Berlin, your pilot skills will create WWII history. Dominate the skies of Western Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific and bring your squadron of back alive.

The arcade classic Cyber Troopers Virtual On Oratorio Tangram comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade! Keeping the classic mech fighting style, Virtual On returns enhanced with intense HD graphics and a thrilling 1 on 1 online multiplayer battle mode.

The shoot ‘em up gameplay that made this a legend remains unchanged, but a hidden "Ikaruga-style" shooting mode gives everyone something new. Previously only available in Japan.

FREEBIES: Xbox Live Games With Gold For July 2017

For the month of July, Xbox Live Gold members will receive four new free games – two on Xbox One and two on Xbox 360 – as part of the Games with Gold program.

You can play both Xbox 360 titles on your Xbox One with Backward Compatibility.

*Titles are available as free downloads for qualifying Xbox Live Gold members in all markets where Xbox Live is available. Some regions may offer different titles depending on market availability.

On Xbox One, Xbox Live Gold members can download Grow Up ($9.99 ERP) for free during the month of July. Runbow ($14.99 ERP) will be available as a free download from July 16th to August 15th.

On Xbox 360, starting July 1st, Kane & Lynch 2 ($14.99 ERP) will be free for Xbox Live Gold members through July 15th. Then on July 16th, Xbox Live Gold Members can download LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game ($19.99 ERP) for free through July 31st.

NEW RELEASE: Dungeon Defenders II Xbox One

Dungeon Defenders II

Dungeon Defenders II is a Free to Play Action Tower Defense game, packed with classic roleplaying elements like loot, leveling, and pets. The Old Ones’ armies have invaded Etheria and it’s up to you and your friends to push them back! Create and level a team of heroes to take into battle. Then freeze, burn, and electrocute enemies with your deadly defenses or jump into the action yourself to finish them off! Play by yourself or alongside friends, with up to 4 player online and 2 player local (splitscreen) Co-Op.

NEWS: Xbox 360 And Xbox One Backward Compatibility Service Maintenance

On Tuesday, June 20 between 8:00AM UTC and 10:00AM UTC (4:00AM ET and 6:00AM ET), we will be performing scheduled maintenance that will affect Xbox 360 titles and services.

Please note this maintenance will also impact Xbox 360 backward compatible titles on Xbox One.

All other Xbox One titles and services will not be affected. If you’re playing an Xbox 360 title during the maintenance, you may be disconnected from Xbox Live one or more times.


For the latest information during the maintenance, check the Xbox Live service status message at http://support.xbox.com/xbox-live-status. For support help, be sure to hit up @XboxSupport on Twitter or make a “Support” post here on the forums.

NEWS: Xbox Design Lab Adds More Customization Options & Expands To More Countries

Last year, we unveiled Xbox Design Lab, the first online customization program we’ve ever launched where you can design your very own official Xbox Wireless Controller. Since then, fans have created hundreds of thousands of unique designs that express their creativity and style. Today, we’re excited to announce that we are adding even more customization options based on fan feedback, now giving you over a billion design combinations to choose from. We’ve also refreshed the design interface for a more seamless experience and will be launching Xbox Design Lab to more countries starting today.

On top of all the original customization options available in Xbox Design Lab, we’ve added:

• 4 new color options including Ink Blue, Mineral Blue, Sierra Brown and Desert Tan
• 11 new thumbstick colors including Glacier Blue, Zest Orange, Retro Pink, Electric Green, Robot White, Lightning Yellow, Ash Gray, Ink Blue, Mineral Blue, Sierra Brown and Desert Tan
• New metallic finishes for D-pads and triggers to add a premium look to your controller
• Black rubberized grips for added comfort and control

In addition to the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, Xbox Design Lab is now available in the U.K., France and Germany starting today, and will be coming to additional European countries later this summer.

Controllers start at $79.99 USD, and pricing may vary for additional options. For a limited time between now and June 19, we’re offering a free engraving promotion for all Xbox Wireless Controllers purchased through Xbox Design Lab.

Each controller is made to order and will be delivered within 14 business days of placing your order. In addition to the new features detailed above, you can customize the controller body, back case, D-pad, bumpers, triggers, thumbsticks, ABXY buttons and View and Menu buttons. You can also add laser engraving with a custom 16-character message.

Xbox Design Lab adds customization options to the same Xbox Wireless Controller that is available in stores today, with features that include textured side case grip, improved wireless range and Bluetooth technology for easier connectivity to Windows 10 devices. The controller is compatible across the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X when it launches November 7.
Check out the full Xbox Design Lab experience on xbox.com, microsoft.com or your local Microsoft Store. We’re looking forward to seeing your one-in-a-billion designs!

E3 2017: Project Scorpio Officially Named and Release Date

Today at E3 2017 the long awated reveal of Project Scorpio, or should I say Xbox One X.

This system brings 12GB of DDR5 memory and a crazy 6 Teraflop GPU. Not only can it do native 4K UHD gaming (a feature no other console can currently do), but it will also play games in HDR and most games at higher frame rates.

It's one of the finest pieces of hardware Microsoft has ever made. Or, well, it will be when it comes out  November 7th.