A feature that allows me to have less boxes near my TV is always great. It convenient and the experiences on the newer hardware can be better. For example, I like being able to capture clips, have faster loading times, get better performance and have increased resolutions while playing OG Xbox and 360 games on my X1X.

A big benefit of PC gaming is the ability to access games from any era. Whether it be old PC games or console/arcade emulators. Anybody who seems to oppose BC or is lukewarm about it, I get the impression it due to their favorite platform lacking it so they downplay it.

I can't think of any other reason why sales is considered.

Yes I'm so bitter about it that I praised the XSX BC implementation... sure keeps looking at the hatred you have for me to distort your thoughts.

The reason I brought sales is because this is a sales forum. If I were to behave like you I would say the only reason you are so defensive over the comment is because you are bitter about Xbox sales, right?

I stopped reading after you admitted you were bitter. Har har har...

This is technically the Microsoft Discussion section. You confused it with Sales Discussion.

Anyway, I think we agree BC has been getting more attention in recent years... because there is significant interest in more modern content being available on BC. So comparing it to PS3's BC is pointless. There are PS1 and PS2 games I adore, but more people would be excited about PS3 emulation on PS5.

Yeah. I would rather have it than not, give the power of choice to consumers.

It's when it adds unnecessary cost and complexity that I am against it, because consoles are generally targeted at fixed price points, I would rather not spend a chunk of the monetary budget on those aspects if we can get more Ram, CPU or GPU capabilities instead.

The most powerful system ever to be held back by its previous gen counterparts.

BC is the pitch of the man who has no confidence in bringing new and exciting games.

Cleaner lines also come with the benefit of much less annoying video artifacts (jaggies, edge flickering in motion) and more steady image.

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Holy shit. I need to play Red Dead Nightmare.

Oddly, I notice the lod changes and rough textures a lot more on the XBox One X side. But true, zoomed in, sitting 2 feet away from my laptop pixel screen, it's a big difference. I never thought RDR looked bad on a 1080p projector hanging back on my couch. It's like cleaning up the movie grain and changing the fps of movies to 120hz with interpolation to turn in into a more stable picture, yet not looking balanced anymore.

It's great to have but why spend so much time on it. Doesn't BC on XBox require a recompile of all games which get downloaded when you insert the old disc? Lot of effort for a feature few use and doesn't give you any guarantees that it will keep working (relying on servers again)

I still have my old ps3 hooked up, not for games, it's a great blu-ray player! I always have the intention to play the games I missed (or left unopened on the shelf) at the start of a new gen. Never get to it lol.

I’d argue a strict next gen mentality is a pitch that turns your back on history and cuts off gems from generations past to people old and new to gaming. So PS4 is relevant until day 1 of PS5...then what? Burn the PS4 and it’s games and push it to the back of your mind forever? Jokes aside that’s not the kind of gamer we should be. 

Here’s the real flaw in your argument, it’s that cross gen games can still be new and exciting. Halo Infinite may be on Xbox one, but is a new game all the same and I’m sure it’ll be a blast to play. Your talking about all flash with no substance. 

So... Since the Ps5 is also getting BC... Does this mean that Nintendo is the only company that has any confidence?