Microsoft has announced XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC, a backward compatibility feature that lets players enjoy original Xbox titles on Windows PCs and handheld gaming devices.
Four titles are now available, including Blinx: The Time Sweeper and Conker: Live and Reloaded.
Microsoft Announces XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC to Play Original Xbox Games on PC!
Introducing XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC 🎮🖥️
Play four original XBOX titles across supported PCs and handhelds today, with more on the way: https://t.co/WpcbOOxzlc pic.twitter.com/qkMgN37rY5
— XBOX (@XBOX) July 22, 2026
XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC is a backward compatibility feature that allows players to enjoy original Xbox titles on Windows PCs and handheld gaming devices like the ROG XBOX Ally and ROG XBOX Ally X.
Four titles are now available, including Blinx: The Time Sweeper and Conker: Live and Reloaded.
Available Titles and Customization Features Also Announced!
- BLiNX: The Time Sweeper
- Conker: Live and Reloaded
- Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge
- Fuzion Frenzy
All four titles are included with all Xbox Game Pass plans and can also be purchased individually for PC.
If you already own a license for the target titles on console, you can play them on your PC and handheld gaming device at no additional cost.
Additionally, you can freely customize the following graphics settings:
- Up to 4x resolution upscale
- VSync
- Fullscreen and windowed display modes
- Anisotropic filtering
- Enhanced anti-aliasing
Achievements are also scheduled to roll out for both the console and Windows PC versions in the coming months.
Minimum System Requirements
- GPU: Nvidia GTX 950, AMD Radeon RX 550, Intel UHD 770, or Intel Arc A310
- CPU: 4-core or higher Intel Core i3-8100, AMD Ryzen 3 1200, or AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor
- RAM: 8GB
- OS: Windows 11
- Driver and Version: Latest version as of January 2026
Recommended System Requirements
- GPU: Radeon RX 68005, Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti, or Intel Arc A770
- CPU: 6-core 12-thread Intel Core i5-10400, AMD Ryzen 5 3600, or AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
- DirectX Version: DirectX 12 API, Hardware Feature Level 11
- GPU Video Memory: 8GB
- OS: Windows 11
- Driver and Version: Latest version as of January 2026
Get ready to dive back into original Xbox titles!
For more details, check out XBOX Wire Japan.