# Microsoft bringing original Xbox games to PC

Microsoft is expanding its backward compatibility program to bring original Xbox games to PC. This move allows PC gamers to play classic console exclusives, broadening access to the Xbox library and bridging the gap between platforms.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/news/969117/microsoft-xbox-games-pc-backward-compatibility) — 2026-07-22T11:00:00-04:00
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/07/microsoft-brings-original-xbox-backward-compatibility-to-windows-pcs/) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:36:19 +0000
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/amazon-is-bringing-games-to-prime-video/) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:49:05 +0000
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/games/972416/xbox-outage-game-disc-entitlement-check-issue) — 2026-07-29T06:58:29-04:00
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/games/974544/microsoft-xbox-360-games-pc-disc-digital-program) — 2026-08-03T12:31:35-04:00