What 900,000 Xbox Votes Say About Game Preservation Demand
With over 900,000 votes, the demand for Xbox backwards compatibility is louder than ever, and the addition of PC and indie categories signals players want preservation to cover a wider range of games.
With over 900,000 votes, the demand for Xbox backwards compatibility is louder than ever, and the addition of PC and indie categories signals players want preservation to cover a wider range of games.
Key points - The unofficial Xbox Game Preservation website has surpassed 900,000 votes for backwards compatible titles. - The site previously hit 350,000 and 750,000 vote milestones throughout the year. - The Xbox team has reportedly paid attention to the site in the past. - The request list now includes PC games and new categories such as indie games. - The full top 10 backwards compatibility requests are detailed on Pure Xbox.
Timeline - Earlier this year: The site reached 350,000 votes for backwards compatible titles. - Later in the year: The vote count climbed to 750,000. - Near the end of the year: Votes surpassed 900,000, with PC games and indie categories added.
FAQ
Q: What is the Xbox Game Preservation website? A: It's an unofficial site where fans vote on which games they want to see become backwards compatible on Xbox. The Xbox team has reportedly paid attention to it in the past.
Q: How many votes does the site have now? A: The site has surpassed 900,000 votes, up from 350,000 and 750,000 milestones earlier in the year.
Q: Does the list include PC games now? A: Yes, the request list now includes PC games, along with new categories such as indie games.
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