Xbox Series X Backwards Compatibility Kinect

Microsoft has given a bit more clarity on how backwards compatibility will work on xbox series x and series s.

Xbox series x backwards compatibility kinect. That means any games that require the kinect won t work. If you re not sure which console your game will play on check on the box or on the game s details page in the microsoft store. A list this long takes some time so check back on november 10 to see the full selection of backwards compatible games. Xbox series x s game compatibility with the xbox one console is provided on a per title basis by the game s developer.

In a new blog post focus on the xbox series x specs microsoft has stated that the xbox series x team knew from the outset. The kinect didn t set the world on fire as an accessory for the xbox one and as such microsoft isn t bringing it the xbox series x. The lack of kinect support is new. With the power and speed of xbox series x s your favorite games play better than ever.

Xbox backwards compatibility of xbox 360 games was microsoft s big surprise back at e3 2015 and since debuting the feature later that year the. Xbox series x s pre orders are now live. Nearly every game that runs on xbox one including xbox and xbox 360 titles. Because xbox series s is an all digital console disc based games aren t compatible with it.

Microsoft has previously been clear about supporting existing xbox one games including backward compatible xbox 360 and original xbox games on the xbox series x. As such the xbox series x s backward compatibility extends not only to exclusives from the company s console libraries but also to multiplatform series like final fantasy just cause dragon. For supported games keep your game saves add ons and hard won achievements.