Xbox 360 games are reportedly coming to PC as well
Like Sony, Xbox may be laying the groundwork for an all-digital future.
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to bring Xbox 360 games to PC alongside those for its original console, according to a document shared with developers. This feature would allow consumers to obtain digital versions of their Xbox games, originally on disc, for use on PC, Project Helix console, PC, and handheld systems. Developers can set their own prices for PC versions and potentially bring titles to Game Pass.
Xbox Play Anywhere support is expected, enabling players to play these games anywhere within the Xbox ecosystem after a single purchase. Microsoft plans to gradually roll out this program over the next couple of years, starting with an October full launch. The company has reportedly built on its previous project to bring games from the original Xbox to PC, which launched in October and includes achievements for original Xbox games.
Additionally, Microsoft's emulator for Xbox 360 games, known as Xe03 or Fission, allows for emulation on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and now PC. A disc-to-digital program, which ties a digital copy of a game to its physical disc, may also be rolled out soon, with a public beta reportedly intended to begin for Xbox Insiders in July, though a delay has been noted.
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