# Xbox just brought backward compatibility to PC letting you play previously console exclusive games on Windows for the very first time

> Four original Xbox titles just arrived on PCThe games are all available to buy or via any Xbox Game Pass planThey're part of a new Xbox backward compatibility on PC program Microsoft just launched a new Xbox backward…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-surprise-announcement-of-pc-backwards-compatibility-is-great-to-see-and-one-more-reason-not-to-buy-a-console?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6107b4b39204a888c71fe8)
- **Published:** 2026-07-22
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #microsoft #xbox #windows
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a6107b4b39204a888c71fe8

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