Hopefully this will entice developers/publishers to support this endeavor now that Xbox will be a more open Windows-based platform rather than a closed system, limiting the number of players that want to buy/play these classic games.

Good marketing... in this economy ?!?!?

I like this! It's a win-win for publishers. 0 work and purely profit. I feel like a LOT more publishers will take advantage of this than before.

Looks like players were upset that those who pre-ordered to get the early access beta was only going to be for Horde Siege this weekend. Next weekend was going to include Versus. So Coalition is activating Versus for this weekend as well. That's just sad tbh that many players had a hissy fit over early access to a beta lol. I can't imagine paying $100 just for that.

The more we hear about Project Positron, the more legit it sounds. Treating your digital library the exact same way your physical library is treated is a great scenario. Now if they were somehow able to take it further to where you can actually own your digital games that can be resold, that would be mind blowing. Not sure if something like that is feasible.

Positron is actually such a measured and considered option.

I'm very surprised by it.

There are a lot of second hand xbox one's out there too. Could be a clever way to get people into the eco system.

Updates are always welcome:

New console features are rolling out to XBOX insiders!

Voice chat in game captures
New ways to view achievements
More control over cloud saves
More games on wishlist

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/08/05/xbox-insiders-october-2026-console-features/?ocid=Platform_soc_omc_xbo_tw_Link_lrn_8.5.1

Starting today, XBOX Insiders can try out new XBOX console updates designed to make it easier to capture and share memorable gameplay moments, track your progress, and manage the games and content you care about most. From new ways to include chat audio in game captures, to enhanced achievement sorting, greater control over cloud saves, and expanded wishlist capacity, these updates are all about giving you more flexibility, convenience, and ways to get the most out of XBOX. Some features will be available first to Alpha Skip-Ahead members, with others rolling out more broadly to XBOX Insiders and players over time.

Include Chat In Your Game Captures

Some of the best gaming moments happen when you’re playing and talking with friends, and we’ve heard from players who wanted more ways to capture them. Starting today, XBOX Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring can choose to include chat audio in their game captures.

When you’re in a party, you can decide whether party chat is included in your recordings. Each player controls whether their voice can be captured, so voice audio is only included when players opt in.

Not in a party? You can also choose to include game chat audio in your captures.

New Ways to View Your Achievement History

Finding exactly what you’re looking for in your achievement history is getting easier for XBOX Insiders in Alpha Skip-Ahead. Whether you’re chasing 100% completion, tracking your next Gamerscore milestone, or revisiting old favorites.

In addition to the default ‘last played’ view, you can now sort games by name, completion percentage, Gamerscore earned, or number of Achievements unlocked. Every option can be sorted in ascending or descending order, giving you more flexibility to explore your achievements the way you want.

More Control Over Your Cloud Saves

Already available for XBOX Insiders and rolling out to more players next week, you can now restore previously synced cloud saves directly from your XBOX console in supported games, starting with Forza Horizon 6.

If you need to recover a previous version of your save, you can browse available cloud save versions and restore an earlier save directly from your console experience.

This feature is currently available for Forza Horizon 6 via Manage game & add-ons > Saved data > Restore saved data, with support for additional titles coming in future updates.

Add More Games To Your Wishlist

Your wishlist just got bigger.

Now available to all XBOX players, you can add up to 1,000 games to your wishlist, making it easier to keep track of the titles you want to play, follow, and pick up later.

Whether you’re building a backlog, keeping an eye on future launches, or waiting for the right time to jump in, you’ll now have plenty of room to organize the games you don’t want to miss.