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The Verge August 3, 2026 neutral

Microsoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC

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<figure> <img alt="Vector illustration the Xbox logo." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25832866/STK048_XBOX_2_C.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Building on its recently-announced plans to bring <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/969117/microsoft-xbox-games-pc-backward-compatibility">original Xbox games to PC</a>, Microsoft is also planning to let developers bring their Xbox 360 games to PC as well, according to a leaked document, seen by <em>The Verge</em>, that was sent to developers recently. Xbox 360 games will be able to run on the next-gen Project Helix console, "Xbox PCs," and handheld devices, the document says.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Microsoft has already said that Helix <a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/890194/microsoft-teases-its-next-xbox-says-project-helix-will-play-pc-games-too">will play PC games</a>, so making these older Xbox titles available on PC helps build a broader Xbox library that can travel between devices, similar to what's already possible with Steam. Creating all these digital licenses also help …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/974544/microsoft-xbox-360-games-pc-disc-digital-program">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>
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