Has Microsoft Given up on Original Xbox Games Completely?

We all know that they can't be played over or downloaded from xbox live anymore and only a handful of them can be supported on the 360. But I've just noticed something while looking at the BC list. The list was last updated in 2007! Over two years ago! Obviously Microsoft doesn't care about us being able to play the cIassic xbox games.

Are you as frustrated and annoyed as I am? I've been waiting to play some of these games for years and now it seems I never will get to. What are your thoughts on this?

It seems that what mircosoft did. They're done with Original Xbox, mainly cause its last gen, why would they focus on something last gen? I do wish though that they could at least keep Halo 2 servers up and alive. Enough people would contribute to it online, like myself.

You can still download them and the backward compatibility patches are still there. KC_Hokie

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]You can still download them and the backward compatibility patches are still there. harashawn

[QUOTE="harashawn"][QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]You can still download them and the backward compatibility patches are still there. KC_Hokie

Iv moved on from last generation

Microsoft took away my Mechassault.

I do not like this.:evil:

yeh it can be confusing.. when I insert an original xbox disk into my 360; it says upload the update to play this game.. but it still never playes the damn disc..

lol..

I just use the original XBOX to play them..

Someone above mentioned that the original XBOX's are cheap.. This is true if your buying second hand consoles, but brand new are extremely expensive now.

Original Xbox is $50 at Gamestop and Amazon...they look like they're going for a good bit cheaper on ebay though.

you can still buy them lol on 360 market place go to games on demand then click origianal xbox

but yes that list you see is complete

I can still play Halo 1 and Halo 2 online.........ON MY PC!!!!!!!!!! AHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!....ehem sorry, but yeah uuuuh........yeah.Shuraijuro

I can still play Halo 1 and Halo 2 online.........ON MY PC!!!!!!!!!! AHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!....ehem sorry, but yeah uuuuh........yeah.Shuraijuro

Yeah it frustrates me too I couldn't play Mafia after I bought it. RDR (first game) has a game breaking glitch in it when played on a 360, etc M$ really dropped original titles.

i didnt buy a 360 to play xbox games...and they have stopped updating the listchaoscougar1

Bolded/italicized the appropriate word in that statement. Yeah.. YOU didn't buy YOUR 360 to play Xbox games. That doesn't meanone else wants to play an old game. Some games are classics. Others I would like to play because I didn't get a chance to when they were new. I mentioned Mafia in my first post. Mafia II comes out at the end of August. I simply wanted to enjoy the first game before playing the sequel. Is that such a bad thing? I don't care if YOU don't want to play older games some of us actually do.

[QUOTE="chaoscougar1"]i didnt buy a 360 to play xbox games...and they have stopped updating the listwwervin

Bolded/italicized the appropriate word in that statement. Yeah.. YOU didn't buy YOUR 360 to play Xbox games. That doesn't meanone else wants to play an old game. Some games are classics. Others I would like to play because I didn't get a chance to when they were new. I mentioned Mafia in my first post. Mafia II comes out at the end of August. I simply wanted to enjoy the first game before playing the sequel. Is that such a bad thing? I don't care if YOU don't want to play older games some of us actually do.

i wanted to play metal gear solid2..oh well :(

i didnt buy a 360 to play xbox games...and they have stopped updating the listchaoscougar1

Bolded/italicized the appropriate word in that statement. Yeah.. YOU didn't buy YOUR 360 to play Xbox games. That doesn't meanone else wants to play an old game. Some games are classics. Others I would like to play because I didn't get a chance to when they were new. I mentioned Mafia in my first post. Mafia II comes out at the end of August. I simply wanted to enjoy the first game before playing the sequel. Is that such a bad thing? I don't care if YOU don't want to play older games some of us actually do.

We all know that they can't be played over or downloaded from xbox live anymore and only a handful of them can be supported on the 360. But I've just noticed something while looking at the BC list. The list was last updated in 2007! Over two years ago! Obviously Microsoft doesn't care about us being able to play the cIassic xbox games.

Are you as frustrated and annoyed as I am? I've been waiting to play some of these games for years and now it seems I never will get to. What are your thoughts on this?

[QUOTE="chaoscougar1"][QUOTE="wwervin"]

Bolded/italicized the appropriate word in that statement. Yeah.. YOU didn't buy YOUR 360 to play Xbox games. That doesn't meanone else wants to play an old game. Some games are classics. Others I would like to play because I didn't get a chance to when they were new. I mentioned Mafia in my first post. Mafia II comes out at the end of August. I simply wanted to enjoy the first game before playing the sequel. Is that such a bad thing? I don't care if YOU don't want to play older games some of us actually do.

wwervin

Have you actually tried playing the game in your 360? Not all BC games are on the infamous "list".

i bought timesplitters 3 at my local flea market for $7au hoping it would play....no joy.

[QUOTE="chaoscougar1"][QUOTE="wwervin"]

Bolded/italicized the appropriate word in that statement. Yeah.. YOU didn't buy YOUR 360 to play Xbox games. That doesn't meanone else wants to play an old game. Some games are classics. Others I would like to play because I didn't get a chance to when they were new. I mentioned Mafia in my first post. Mafia II comes out at the end of August. I simply wanted to enjoy the first game before playing the sequel. Is that such a bad thing? I don't care if YOU don't want to play older games some of us actually do.

wwervin

At least Microsoft got pretty much all their best selling games.

Why would I want to spend extra money to buy a clunky old Xbox for 1 game when the 360 should be able to play original Xbox games? Your logic makes no sense..

I was just playing Crash Nitro Kart on my 360 and realizing what horrible emulation it is myself. They should really touch up whats already there, not add more. But alas Microsoft is finished with that. At least it plays some of the games. I have two Xbox originals so its not a problem, I just hate pulling it out to play a game, not only that I enjoy the upscale on some games with the emulation.

Just bought a 360 slim(never owned a 360) as was wondering if the original Halo 1&2 discs would work for offline play(I know the servers are down for online)? I was thinking of buying the games on Amazon and find out what the hype was about them.

Just bought a 360 slim(never owned a 360) as was wondering if the original Halo 1&2 discs would work for offline play(I know the servers are down for online)? I was thinking of buying the games on Amazon and find out what the hype was about them.

3rdbass

should work fine. oddly enough my GF and i found halo 3 shorter then halo 1 or 2 (played all 3 over a weekend co-op, great fun so grab a mate!)

[QUOTE="3rdbass"]

Just bought a 360 slim(never owned a 360) as was wondering if the original Halo 1&2 discs would work for offline play(I know the servers are down for online)? I was thinking of buying the games on Amazon and find out what the hype was about them.

kungfool69

should work fine. oddly enough my GF and i found halo 3 shorter then halo 1 or 2 (played all 3 over a weekend co-op, great fun so grab a mate!)

Microsoft took away my Mechassault.

I do not like this.:evil:

darthvader1993

[QUOTE="3rdbass"]

Just bought a 360 slim(never owned a 360) as was wondering if the original Halo 1&2 discs would work for offline play(I know the servers are down for online)? I was thinking of buying the games on Amazon and find out what the hype was about them.

kungfool69

should work fine. oddly enough my GF and i found halo 3 shorter then halo 1 or 2 (played all 3 over a weekend co-op, great fun so grab a mate!)

Thanks, I plan to play those games with my g/f. Though when I tried out Halo 3 last year she didn't really like the graphics in the game. I'm using component cable now so I'm sure it will look better than the composite cable I used last year when I tried out an arcade model. I do have a smaller 1080P LVD TV 40 inch in my bedroom I could hook up my 360 slim to but I already have a PS3 phat hooked up to that one.The TV in my living room is 55" so better for split screen even though it is older and doesn't do 720P or 1080P(does only 1080i or 480P).

Either buy a used xbox 1 and more than just the one game you want (you'll probably find more, at least I did. it's not like it doesn't have any good games) or don't buy it and you can only hope that MS will make it BC (which is unlikely). I see no other option. Maybe you know someone who will give you a special discount for his/her xbox, but you would have tried that already I guess.

all I have to say is thank god Panzer Dragoon Orta was among some of the last batch of games to get BC, like my favorite Xbox original... surprised though that they haven't released this on the Originals downloadable market, it was responsible for single handedly doubling ownership of the original Xbox in Japan, it should get a modern day touch-up for that reason alone

It seems that Microsoft has given up the ghost on the Original Xbox games Completely. Backward Compatibility has gone out of fashion......

I guessing some people are wishing that they held on to their old Xbox? Just go buy one from EB games which are currently $35.00.

It seems that Microsoft has given up the ghost on the Original Xbox games Completely. Backward Compatibility has gone out of fashion......

I guessing some people are wishing that they held on to their old Xbox? Just go buy one from EB games which are currently $35.00.

Megavideogamer

[QUOTE="Megavideogamer"]

It seems that Microsoft has given up the ghost on the Original Xbox games Completely. Backward Compatibility has gone out of fashion......

I guessing some people are wishing that they held on to their old Xbox? Just go buy one from EB games which are currently $35.00.

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