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Microsoft Revives Xbox Backwards Compatibility Ahead of Anniversary

4/7/2026

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Microsoft is reviving its Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program, paused in 2021 over licensing issues.
Delisted Xbox 360 titles like Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and Aegis Wing briefly reappeared on the Xbox Store.
Xbox Vice President Jason Ronald hinted at new ways to play classic titles during GDC 2026.
Ahead of Xbox's 25th anniversary, a broader revival may span Project Helix and a Game Pass tier for classics.

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Microsoft is reviving its Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program, paused in 2021 over licensing issues.
Delisted Xbox 360 titles like Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and Aegis Wing briefly reappeared on the Xbox Store.
Xbox Vice President Jason Ronald hinted at new ways to play classic titles during GDC 2026.
Ahead of Xbox's 25th anniversary, a broader revival may span Project Helix and a Game Pass tier for classics.