Xbox 360 - Forward Compatibility
June 19th 2008 04:11
Is it time to start thinking about trading in old Xbox360 titles? How many, if any of these are going to be compatible with the next version of the Xbox360?
One of the hottest debates in the beginning of the next generation revolved around whether or not we would be able to play our beloved collection of titles from our last generation consoles. Microsoft dipped it's toe into the retro pool by producing an ever growing list of titles that we were able to keep. Sony split the gaming world in twain through their decision to allow American users to have backward compatibilty, but for cost saving measures kept it out of the Australian units (and still charged AU$999).
Another interesting area is accessories. Before the end we may see new, unique ways of controlling our games. These are expensive and many gamers will be kicking down doors if they purchase the latest and greatest accessory, only to then have to buy the Xbox720 version.
With the popularity of the Xbox360 and gaming in general we are investing more and more into our game libraries. And though we may never touch them again it seems that choice is the important factor. Most of us abandoned our old game after no more than a year anyway, replacing them with the 200X version.
Will they listen and keep backward compatibility? Or will they go the cost effective route and hope that the backlash is minimal? With Microsoft once again looking to get the jump on Sony we may see a new console much sooner than the ten year lifespan touted for the PS3. If that is the case then the community will need to start the backward compatibility conversation now.
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