Xbox 360 backwards compatible games are getting reprinted

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Xbox 360 games that work on Xbox One are being sold at retail in shiny new covers.

It looks like publishers are beginning to market Xbox One’s backwards compatibility feature outside of Twitter and Facebook. One Reddit user spotted updated covers for Fallout 3 and Doom 3 at retail.

As you can see, the games are packaged in a new box, with their cover now clearly displaying the fact they’re playable on both Xbox 360 and Xbox One. In the case of Fallout 3, the version on the shelf offers the complete package (DLCs etc), and they appear to not be priced higher than the ones with the old cover.

This is probably just repackaging done by either Microsoft or Bethesda, since the discs included are identical, and both will be recognised by Xbox One for backwards compatibility. Still, it’s nice to let the general public know of the feature.



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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2016/11/17/xbox-360-backwards-compatible-games-are-getting-reprinted-sold-at-retail-in-new-boxes/

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TargaryenPosted:

That honestly awesome, can not wait for this!

SkatesPosted:

That's cool, I remember when BC started I noticed at game stop they just added a sticker over the game and it would say, "Playable on Xbox One".

ConnurPosted:

I like that, easier than having to google games on the list in the store.

BondsPosted:

I think this is a great idea for people who don't want to buy a used game because its so old there aren't new ones ever.

MickersPosted:

Rather cool why not i guess.

TelePosted:

I like this idea however just another way to make money.

XboxPosted:

Pretty cool to get them in new packages.

RobPosted:

Yeah I think this is a great idea

FairfaxPosted:

kind of like what there doing here but just another way of bringing in money i guess idk

ZydrinPosted:

Huh, a way to make some easy money for them I guess.