Microsoft has revealed that its Xbox Series X will bring better performance to older games that it supports. In a post by Jason Ronald, Director of Program Management for Xbox Series X, the console will be their most compatible console ever. He said that backwards compatible games run natively on the Xbox Series X hardware, and can take full advantage of its CPU, GPU, and the SSD. Backwards compatible titles will also see significant reductions in in-game load times thanks to the Xbox Series X's custom NVME SSD. In addition to the increased hardware performance, the Xbox Series X will also deliver HDR to old games with zero impact on the game's performance. As for the games themselves, Ronald didn't specify specific titles but mentioned that thousands of games are already playable on the Xbox Series X, today, from the biggest blockbusters to cult classics and fan favorites. Along with a special 25th anniversary Xbox console, Microsoft unveiled a wave of new games, hardware and updates during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026. It features the XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition and XBOX Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition inspired by the original Xbox. Read more in our articles including "Xbox Series X to bring better performance, HDR, up to 120 fps to older games" and "Persona 6, Spyro game announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2026".
Microsoft has revealed that its Xbox Series X will bring better performance to older games that it supports. In a post by Jason Ronald, Director of Program Management for Xbox Series X, the console will be their most compatible console ever.
He said that backwards compatible games run natively on the Xbox Series X hardware, and can take full advantage of its CPU, GPU, and the SSD. Backwards compatible titles will also see significant reductions in in-game load times thanks to the Xbox Series X's custom NVME SSD. In addition to the increased hardware performance, the Xbox Series X will also deliver HDR to old games with zero impact on the game's performance.
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