Xbox One backward compatibility a theoretical proposal, Microsoft says

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Microsoft Senior Director Albert Penello told Gamespot this week that the Xbox One could potentially, one day, offer backward compatibility using its Azure cloud service. This doesn't mean that Microsoft is actively pursuing backward compatibility in the Xbox One, a Microsoft spokesperson tells Joystiq:

"The power of the cloud brings many possibilities on Xbox One. Albert was speaking theoretically about backwards compatibility as an example of the features the cloud could enable in the future."

In the interview, Penello responded to a question about potential backward compatibility on Xbox One by saying the console was "absolutely" open to that type of connected feature. "There are so many things that the servers can do," he said. "Using our Azure cloud servers, sometimes it's things like voice processing. It could be more complicated things like rendering full games like a Gaikai and delivering it to the box. We just have to figure out how, over time, how much does that cost to deliver, how good is the experience."

Backward compatibility might be a feature on Xbox One in the future, but for now that's a hypothetical scenario. The console itself might also one day be red, cost $50 or cook breakfast for you – theoretically, of course.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/09/05/xbox-one-backward-compatibility-a-theoretical-proposal/

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-SkillzPosted:

I different color would be pretty cool

MortarPosted:

It would be nice if they considered pursuing this as it would mean that the Xbox 360 wouldn't become dead content. Maybe if they considered getting this done before 2016.

MentalistPosted:

-Ghosty
570 I wish they made it so you could actually choose a different color, they also should make a thinner console.


They will make it thinner, they always do, its part of their marketing scheme.


I think they eventually will, but again, it won't be for this year, maybe in 2 years they'll have a tinner console.

MentalistPosted:

McCutchen
570 I wish they made it so you could actually choose a different color, they also should make a thinner console.


They probably will after a year or two. I don't want to have a big console either.


The console isn't that big to be honest, different colors would be nice though!

PlusnetPosted:

570 I wish they made it so you could actually choose a different color, they also should make a thinner console.


They probably will after a year or two. I don't want to have a big console either.

fexPosted:

570 I wish they made it so you could actually choose a different color, they also should make a thinner console.


They will make it thinner, they always do, its part of their marketing scheme.

KatsumiPosted:

Aggie I would love for it to be able to be red, cost $50 or cook breakfast for you.

Make it happen.


I'm down for my console making breakfast for me.

KatsumiPosted:

Wokze
Console-Support This console does look pretty cool to be honest, Bro


I certainly like the look of it, a lot of people do not seem to though, not sure why.


The console looks pretty good in my opinion, aesthetically it's nowhere near as bad as people say it is

WokzePosted:

Console-Support This console does look pretty cool to be honest, Bro


I certainly like the look of it, a lot of people do not seem to though, not sure why.

WokzePosted:

would be pretty cool if they can get it done, would like a blue one, everything in my room is blue aha.


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