Can I play my old 360 games on Series S?

If you previously bought a backward compatible game on Xbox 360 or have a game disc, you can play it on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S console. Only digital purchases will work on Xbox One S All Digital Edition and Xbox Series S. Additionally, some games or downloadable content may not be available in all regions.
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Can I play Xbox 360 games on Series S?

Xbox One Backward Compatibility is free and allows you to play select Xbox 360 and Original Xbox games you already own on Xbox One. Xbox Series X|S Backward Compatibility is free and allows you to play select Xbox 360, Original Xbox games, and Xbox One games you already own on Xbox Series X|S.
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Can I transfer my Xbox 360 games to Series S?

Yes. Digitally owned and disc-based backward compatible games will continue to play, as we plan to continue to support Original Xbox and Xbox 360 backward compatible games on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles as part of our commitment to backward compatibility.
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Can I play my old games on Xbox Series S?

Xbox backward compatibility has really expanded for Xbox Series X|S. You can now play thousands of digital and disc-based games across four generations of Xbox. Get them in the Microsoft Store, or pop in your old disc. You can find all the games and apps you own that are available to download in My games & apps.
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Can I still play my disc games on a Series S?

Nope, the S is digital only edition so you can't use your disc games at all and would have to buy games from the store. If you want to play your older disc games you will need the disc version xbox.
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Xbox Series S: How to Play Xbox 360 Games

Do I have to buy my disc games again for Xbox Series S?

There's no way around needing to own the games digitally in order to play them on a Series S. So if you own a game on disc, you would have to buy it digitally in order to play it.
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Is there a way to convert disc games to digital Xbox?

In this case you go to the Microsoft Store and buy a digital license for it. Once the purchase is complete it will download a file to your console and converts the physical copy into a digital edition so you can continue to play your game.
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What games can you not play on Xbox Series S?

Will Xbox Series S play game discs? No. Xbox Series S consoles are all-digital gaming consoles for disc-free gaming. Disc-based games are not compatible with the 512GB or 1TB Xbox Series S consoles.
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How do I install old games on my Xbox Series S?

On your Xbox console

Or, if a digital game you bought is compatible, you'll find it in your games list. Go to My games & apps > See all > Full library > Owned games, then select the Filter button and switch the All games filter to Ready to install.
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How long will Xbox 360 be supported?

The Xbox 360 Store and the Xbox 360 Marketplace will be retired on July 29, 2024. You can read additional details here.
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How old is the Xbox 360?

…more powerful gaming console, the Xbox 360, was released in 2005. In an intensely competitive market, where the Xbox faced strong pressure from the Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation, Microsoft struggled through the years to make consistent profits from its console.
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Does the Xbox app work with Xbox 360?

The Xbox app doesn't support linking your Xbox 360. It's only for Xbox One and later devices.
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Is the Orange box backwards compatible?

Yes, The Orange Box is still a backward-compatible game and can be played on Xbox One/Series consoles.
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What games does the Xbox Series S play?

The Xbox Series X and Series S have full backward compatibility with Xbox One games as well as several Xbox 360 and original Xbox games that were supported on the Xbox One, excluding those that used Kinect.
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Is the Xbox Series S worth it?

The Series S doesn't boast the raw power of its big sibling, but it's no slouch. Microsoft cleverly balances performance and affordability, making it an intriguing console. It might not scream 4K, but it's a perfectly capable machine for those on a budget, especially if you're still rocking an HD TV.
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What is the triangle with exclamation point on Xbox Series S?

It typically shows up when you have a Kinect game downloaded on an Xbox Series X or Series S console, which do not support Kinect. The triangle containing an exclamation point means that you're unable to play this game because you don't have a license for it.
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Can you get emulators on Xbox Series S?

Luckily, you can use the Xbox Series X|S to play various retro games using emulators straight from your Xbox. RetroArch is one such emulator that allows you to play classic games from countless platforms.
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Can you play Xbox 360 disc games on Xbox One?

For disc-based games, insert the disc. If it's on the list, the game will download. You'll need to keep the disc in the drive to play. Games for the original Xbox also work on Xbox One, but compatibility is one way: you can't play Xbox One games on Xbox 360 or the original Xbox.
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Can you connect a disc drive to Xbox Series S?

Aside from sales, reasons the Xbox Series S won't get disc drive support also extend to the hardware and functionality of the console itself. And with all forms of disc readers incompatible with Xbox Series S, it's also unlikely that any third-party accessory would be able to enable disc support.
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Is the Xbox 360 E backwards compatible?

Yes the Xbox 360 E is just as compatible as the Xbox 360 S in relation to Xbox Original titles. You will need a hard drive in order to play them though. The full list of compatible games can be found by clicking HERE. I hope this helps.
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Are Xbox games better on disc or digital?

Many people prefer the disk because of collecting it, there are people that are just used to disk ( because of older consoles ) and there are people that prefer disk because they own it, and they think digital is not " owning the game " I like disks too a lot, but on my daily basis digital is better for me, and i truly ...
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Is the disc version of Xbox the same as digital?

Your games need to be downloaded to your device whether they're physical or digital, and they take up the same amount of space. But digital games give you way more flexibility, like remote installation and preloading before games launch.
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Are all Xbox games available digitally?

Can I buy digital versions of every Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S game? All Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S games have a digital version, unless there's a required physical peripheral (for example, the "portal" device in Skylanders SWAP Force).
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Will I lose my games if I reset my Xbox Series S?

Also, keep in mind that once you complete the factory reset, all your accounts, settings, and games (depending on the reset you choose) will be deleted from your Xbox.
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