Microsoft recently gaveXbox Oneusers the ability to play a selection of original Xbox games on the console, allowing players to relive the great memories they had when the Xbox brand was still in its infancy. A slew of additional original Xbox gameshave been addedto the backward compatibility program, and they include some all-time greats.
On April 17, you’ll be able to play BioWare’sJade Empireon Xbox One, as well as Bethesda’sThe Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Both role-playing games were critically acclaimed, though BioWare left its martial arts fantasy behind in favor of the Mass Effect series.
Other games coming on April 17 includeBlinx: The Time Sweeper,Panzer Dragoon Orta,SSX 3, andConker: Live & Reloaded.Live & Reloadedis a partial remake of the Nintendo 64 gameConker’s Bad Fur Day, which was released on Xbox One as part ofRare Replay.
Blinx: The Time Sweeperwas released early in the Xbox’s lifespan, and the time-shifting cat wasenvisioned as a mascotto rival Mario and Sonic. Of course, that didn’t happen, and the Master Chief took his place as the face (or helmet) of Xbox.
On April 26, several other original Xbox games come to Xbox One backward compatibility, includingDestroy All HumansandFull Spectrum Warrior. The kicker, however, is the collection of Star Wars games being added. The list includes the originalStar Wars Battlefrontand its sequel,Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy,Star Wars Republic Commando, andStar Wars Knight of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.The originalKnights of the Old Republicgame was previously made available through the program, and is still compatible with Xbox One.
Sonic Generations, originally released on Xbox 360, is also now playable on Xbox One, and the 360 gamesPortal 2,Red Dead Redemption,Star Wars: The Force Unleashed,Gears of War 2, andDarksidershave been given Xbox One X enhancements to make them look even better. It’s worth noting the image Microsoft included with the announcement actually shows a copy ofDarksiders II, though only the first game has received this update. Both remastered Xbox One games willalso soon have Xbox One X support, however.
