I thought Microsoft said before E3 that they solved the multidisc issue, which is why people are super antsy for Lost a Odyssey now.
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Xbox One Backwards Compatibility Thread: Everyone wants it, no one uses it
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I thought Microsoft said before E3 that they solved the multidisc issue, which is why people are super antsy for Lost a Odyssey now.
Same here. I played through the entire game in the spring prior to playing DS3 and thought it performed about the same as it did on the 360.
Yeah, but are any two-disc games available yet?
Deux Ex is the one and only at the moment.
AcePartyN7
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Microsoft solved the issue, Deus Ex was the first game to have 2 disks that is BC on Xbox One.
Jawmuncher
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Then I didn't play it as recently as I thought. Since the stuff you mentioned is why I didn't bother (frame pacing/frame drops)
Honestly that's how I felt like it was too when I played it on a friend's Xbox One just around the time it was enabled for BC. I'm sure one version might have framerate advantages in some areas over the other because of the pros and cons of the emulation but for me it more or less felt like it ran like ass in the areas it ran like ass on the 360 and runs good in the areas the 360 ran good too.
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Steve.1981
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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings was a 2 disc game, wasn't it? I bought it digital on my 360 and I've got it downloaded ready to play on my One.
dancrane212
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It is but there was a digital version (like L.A Noire) that the XB1 file could be based on unlike the majority of multidisc games. There was also a re-release of the Witcher 2 that had everything on one disc (silver box edition).
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Steve.1981
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Ah, there you go. So multidisc games didn't usually get digital versions on the 360? Never knew that. Learn something new everyday.
Did Mass Effect 2 and 3 get digital versions, just out of curiosity?
dancrane212
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Nope. Same case with Dead Space 2/3 as well.
It seemed like the general consensus even at launch was that both versions underperformed in different areas but overall that the BC version played better than X360. There's a DF video about it somewhere.
amdb00mer
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Not yet, but I think Digital Foundry will more than likely have a video for it today.
Conrad Link
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The bumping of that Treasure thread just made me remember I want Radiant Silvergun on BC!
I always wanted a physical copy for my collection but I doubt that is gonna happen now, so come on BC release!
I always wanted a physical copy for my collection but I doubt that is gonna happen now, so come on BC release!
moffattron9000
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Yup, it was a two discer.
yankeehater
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Yeah RS is my number one most wanted game. It would be such a huge deal for MS to have that game BC.
muzzymate
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Yes it was, but that had already released a Games on Demand version of it which muted the early two disc problem (kinda like Max Payne 3 and LA Noir)
the frame rate is a problem with the game's original code, not how it runs on X1 (which is what could get patched). They can't alter the game's code so it's not going to run better in those areas.
That's not strictly true, if it was, then we wouldn't see the performance boost that we do in Red Dead Redemption for example.
It all comes down to what causes the framerate issues in the first place, be that CPU or GPU based, hence RDR now runs better on Xbox One during game play, and at a locked 30 FPS during cutscenes.
barneystuta83
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I've got the urge to play some classic Sega games.
Which of the 'collections' is best to get to play them on my Xbox One?
Which of the 'collections' is best to get to play them on my Xbox One?
all of the SVC collections are so amazing. pick whichever games interest you the most.
barneystuta83
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Are they all BC? Or only certain games?
All except TJ&E
SicSemperTyrannis
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Which is bs, it's the only one I own and want to come to bc
I'd love this one to go BC, but with TJ&E's original creator now holding the rights, my guess is that SEGA would have to come to sort of an agreement with him first.
Interesting. I was actually wondering about this game not too long ago why it wasn't BC when a lot of the other Sega games were.
CRZYSPZ
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I'm thinking they'll be BC, but if I recall correctly one of the ME games have issues regarding cloud saves, which would be a mess with the BC program. That might be a cause of delay, plus the fact those are large games that would take time to work out for the emulator, especially since they're multi-disc.
ScientificPizza
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I've been trying to play gears 3 tonight and have had two hard crashes in the opening chapter. One before I got to combat and one just as the combat began. Real frustrating.
Man, twice? That sucks.
I tried playing the beginning of Gears 3 the last couple days too, and I think it feels better but not as good as Judgment plays now. I had it crash on me, too.
Well, it didn't crash to the dashboard, it froze and locked up. I tried jamming on the guide button but it wouldn't do anything and by the time my frustrated ass got up and started walking towards the console to reboot it, it had already shut off by itself.
SotN and Doom 2, I think, are great choices. I would also say Red Dead, but wait for a sale. That seems to go on sale every now and then for like, 7.50. That and the Streets of Rage collection.
ScientificPizza
Banned
Yeah, it locked the entire console up twice to the point that it had to completely reset. I tried deleting the file and am redownloading it on the off chance that maybe something went wrong, but if it locks up again I'll probably just hook my 360 up
It's a bummer because i was looking forward to playing it through BC as it's the only gears game I haven't played and I wanted to catch up before 4
This is the same thing that happened to me when it crashed, which is the first time I've ever seen a crash completely lock up the system. Hopefully they can fix the crashing issues because in my opinion, while not perfect by any means, the game plays pretty well now.
Pretty crazy they went through the effort of getting it up and running BC for the sole purpose of making it GWG then.
They probably did it on purpose, to give it away to as many people as possible before it was delisted.
Music and car licenses, sounds like. At least GWG gave it to everyone who doesn't have it yet! Still unfortunate, though, for such a great game.
Probably have to renew licenses for cars and music. Good thing they gave it away recently.
Still a lot of effort for virtually no return though. I guess they save a couple of mill not paying a third party to put their game on the service but still.
Though I'm not complaining, definitely glad they gave it away.
This had better not be what we're waiting for with Daytona USA.
OrbitalBeard
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Wait....FH1 is being de-listed?!? Man, that really sucks. I'm playing it for the first time currently and it's an amazing game.
I think that makes sense. Since they wouldn't be able to sell it anymore, it'd probably be smart to get people to at least try it and hopefully get them wanting to buy some of that DLC.
WhiteRabbitEXE
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Is that "crazy"? If no one's ever going to be able to buy it again, they might as well make sure as many people can play it as possible, right?
ipukespiders
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I guess the price to pay for Bom Bom was too high.
ScientificPizza
Banned
I can't play more than five minutes of Gears three without it hard locking and resetting the console. I'm just going to have to download it on 360 because I don't know what else to do to fix it. It's a real bummer tbh
e: hoping judgement works out a lot better
e: hoping judgement works out a lot better
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