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> Halo and Halo 2; KOTOR I and II, Ninja Gaiden and Ninja Gaiden Black,
> and all GTA games headline the huge, surprising list.
> by Douglass C. Perry
>
> November 11, 2005 - Microsoft released a surprising roster of backward
> compatible Xbox games today featuring more than 200 Xbox titles that
> will be accessible via the Xbox 360 day one, Tuesday, November 22.
>
> The list is not only huge, but it contains several obvious titles such
> as Forza Motorport, Fable and Halo 2, while also including complete
> suckage like Barbie Horse Adventures, SeaWorld: Shamu's Deep Sea
> Adventures, and Monster Garage. Also, current games from this fall
> release are on the list, such as Tony Hawk's American Wasteland,
> Half-Life 2, and Pro Evolution Soccer 5. But where are such as Doom 3
> and MechAssault 1 and 2?
>
> "I can confidently say our goal remains to make as many games backward
> compatible as possible," said Corporate Vice President of the Xbox
> Product Group Todd Holmdahl. "We've been working hard to certify as
> many original Xbox games to work on Xbox 360 as possible. This process
> is a detailed procedure that we're committed to, but it means that not
> every game is going to be ready on day one."
>
>
> While we might not see the logic behind less than stellar games on the
> initial list, Holmdahl said that every original Xbox game will be
> upscaled to 720p and 1080i, taking advantage of Xbox 360's
> anti-aliasing capabilities for a clearer and crisper picture.
>
> "Now that we've solved the technical challenge and the emulator is
> working, we're certifying each original Xbox title by hand to run on
> Xbox 360," said Holmdahl. "What I'm really proud to tell you and your
> readers is that it's easy to get the emulation software, and it's free.
> We'll give gamers a choice-you can get the latest software updates
> from Xbox Live, burn a CD from xbox.com or sign up on Xbox.com for a CD
> that can be delivered to your home at a nominal shipping and handling
> fee. Once you get the CD, put it in your Xbox 360 and you're ready to
> go."
>
> To access Xbox games on Xbox 360, gamers will need the 20GB Xbox hard
> drive. "Basically due to differences in the architecture... for
> backward compatibility, we have to re-create the procedures and
> functions of Xbox using stored data on the hard drive," said Holmdahl.
>
> ____
>
> Backwards-Compatible Titles Revealed
> Microsoft announces more than 200 Xbox games you can play on 360.
> by David Adams
>
> November 11, 2005 - Today, at last, Microsoft opened up about which
> Xbox titles you'll actually be able to play on Xbox 360. Along with a
> compatibility Q&A on the official site, Microsoft released an initial
> list of Xbox games confirmed to be compatible -- more than 200 already.
> Have a good look: Half-Life 2, Halo 2, check and check. Jade Empire? No
> problem. Super Bubble Pop fans, do not despair. Best of all, you can
> keep those tummies tight: Yourself!Fitness is so ready for X360.
>
> Of course, backwards compatibility requires a software emulator -- one
> good reason to grab the premium X360 package which includes a hard
> drive and the emulation tools.
>
> Microsoft will be continuously updating the compatibility list with new
> titles, so be sure to check the real deal frequently.
>
> Here they are so far. Get ready for it:
>
> * Airforce Delta Storm
> * Alias
> * Aliens vs. Predator: Extinction
> * All Star Baseball 2003
> * Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding
> * Army Men: Sarge's War
> * Atari Anthology
> * ATV Quad Power Racing 2
> * Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance II
> * Barbarian
> * Barbie Horse Adventure
> * Batman Begins
> * Battle Engine Aquila
> * Battlestar Galactica
> * Blinx 2
> * BMX XXX
> * Brute Force
> * Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Chaos Bleeds
> * Cabela's Dangerous Hunts
> * Cabela's Outdoor Adventures 06
> * Cabela's Deer Hunt 2005
> * Cabela's Deer Hunt: 2004 Season
> * Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
> * Call of Duty: Finest Hour
> * Casino
> * Catwoman
> * Chicago Enforcer
> * Circus Maximus
> * Close Combat: First to Fight
> * Colin McRae 4
> * Combat Elite
> * Commandos 2
> * Conflict: Desert Storm
> * Constantine
> * Crash Bandicoot: Twinsanity
> * Crash Nitro Kart
> * Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge
> * Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
> * Curse - The Eye of Isis
> * Dark Angel
> * Darkwatch
> * Deathrow
> * Digimon Rumble Arena
> * Dinotopia
> * Dead or Alive 3
> * Drake
> * Egg Mania
> * ESPN MLS Extra Time 2002
> * Euro 2004
> * F1 Championship Season 2001
> * Fable
> * Fable: The Lost Chapters
> * Fairly Odd Parents: Breakin' da Rules
> * FIFA 2003
> * FIFA 2004
> * FIFA Street 2005
> * FIFA World Cup 2002
> * Fight Night 2004
> * Fight Night Round 2
> * Ford Mustang Racing
> * Ford vs. Chevy
> * Forza Motorsport
> * Freedom Fighters
> * Frogger
> * Futurama
> * Fuzion Frenzy
> * Genma Onimusha
> * Goblin Commander
> * Grabbed by the Ghoulies
> * Grand Theft Auto III
> * Grand Theft Auto Vice City
> * Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
> * Gravity Games Bike: Street. Vert. Dirt.
> * Grooverider: Slot Car Thunder
> * Half-Life 2
> * Halo
> * Halo 2
> * Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire
> * Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone
> * He-Man: Defender of Grayskull
> * Hitman: Contracts
> * House of the Dead 3
> * IHRA Drag Racing 2005 Sportsman Edition
> * IHRA Professional Drag Racing 2005
> * Jade Empire
> * James Bond 007: Nightfire
> * Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
> * Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death
> * Jurassic Park Operation Genesis
> * Kabuki Warrior
> * Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer
> * Kids Next Door: Operation VIDEOGAME
> * kill.switch
> * Legends of Wrestling
> * Lemony Snicket A Series of Unfortunate Events
> * Loons Fight for Fame
> * Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
> * Manhunt
> * Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2
> * Max Payne
> * Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
> * Medal of Honor 3 Rising Sun
> * Medal of Honor Frontline
> * Medal of Honor: European Assault
> * Mega Man
> * Metal Arms: Glitch in the System
> * MicroMachines Odyssey
> * Mike Tyson Heavyweight Boxing
> * Monster Garage
> * Mortal Kombat: Deception
> * MTV Music Generator 3
> * Murakumo
> * MX World Tour - featuring Jamie Little
> * Namco Museum X Next Generation
> * NBA Live 2003
> * NBA Live 2004
> * Need For Speed: Underground 2
> * NFL Blitz 2002
> * NFL Blitz 20-03
> * NFL Blitz 20-04
> * NHL 2004
> * NHL Hitz 20-03
> * Ninja Gaiden
> * Ninja Gaiden Black
> * Outlaw Golf 2
> * Outlaw Volleyball
> * Pariah
> * Phantom Crash
> * Pinball Hall of Fame
> * Pitfall: The Lost Expedition
> * Predator
> * Prince of Persia 4: The Sands of Time
> * Pro Evolution Soccer 5
> * Pro Race Driver
> * PUMP IT UP
> * Pure Pinball
> * Puyo Puyo Fever
> * Quantum Redshift
> * Rayman Arena
> * Raze's Hell
> * Red Dead Revolver
> * Red Faction II
> * RedCard 20-03
> * Robotech: Battle Cry
> * Rocky: Legends
> * Rogue Ops
> * Rugby 2005
> * Samurai Jack
> * Samurai Warriors
> * Scooby Doo: Night of 100 Frights
> * Scrapland
> * SeaWorld: Shamu's Deep Sea Adventures
> * Sega GT 2002
> * Shadow the Hedgehog
> * Shellshock:Nam '67
> * Sid Meier's Pirates!
> * Simpson's Road Rage
> * Simpsons: Hit and Run
> * Sneakers
> * Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945
> * Soccer Slam
> * Sonic Heroes
> * Sonic Mega Collection
> * Speed Kings
> * Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
> * Splat Renegade Paintball
> * SpongeBob Square Pants:Battle for Bikini Bottom
> * Spy Hunter 2
> * Spyro: A Hero's Tail
> * SSX 3
> * Stake
> * Star Trek: Shattered Universe
> * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
> * Star Wars: Clone Wars
> * Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter
> * Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic
> * Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic 2
> * Street Racing Syndicate
> * Stubbs the Zombie: Rebel Without a Pulse
> * Super Bubble Pop
> * Super Monkey Ball DX
> * SX Superstar
> * Tecmo Classic Arcade
> * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
> * Terminator : Dawn of Fate
> * Test Drive: Eve of Destruction
> * Tetris Worlds
> * The Great Escape
> * The Incredible Hulk
> * The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
> * The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer
> * The Thing
> * Thief: Deadly Shadows
> * Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon
> * Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2
> * Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3
> * Tony Hawk's American Wasteland
> * Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
> * Tony Hawk's Underground 2
> * Tork
> * Toxic Grind
> * Ty The Tasmanian Tiger
> * Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2
> * Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3
> * Urban Freestyle Soccer
> * Vexx
> * Volvo: Drive for Life
> * World Series Baseball 2K
> * Worms 4: Mayhem
> * Worms Forts Under Siege
> * WWE Raw 2
> * XIII
> * Yourself!Fitness
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