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5 Original Xbox games that must be on the Xbox One X Backwards Compatible list

Richard writes "E3 2017 and many people tuned in to Microsoft's E3 conference to find out about the highly-anticipated Project Scorpio. Of course, we now know it as Xbox One X and it will be the world’s most powerful console. As we also discovered during the same conference, not only will the Xbox One X be able to run in native 4K, HDR, blah blah blah, but it will also be able to play games over 15 years old as part of the announced Original Xbox Backwards Compatibility! They confirmed that Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge will be the first game available from the original Xbox and Microsoft have even gone as far to say they may be able to retrospectively add Achievements to first party games. So this got me thinking…"

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yeahright22476d ago

if I still had my xbox the ones I'd be clamoring for would be KOTOR, Shenmue 2, and jade empire. None of them made this list.

Benoski2476d ago

They should've chosen another game instead of Fuzion Frenzy, as that's already been confirmed for BC.

Harmy6662475d ago

You chose Super Monkey Ball Deluxe and Fuzion Frenzy, over The Simpsons Hit and Run?

When was the last time you played Fuzion Frenzy, it's an awful game, that is only entertaining to a child.

When you're naming these games, you're only thinking nostalgically.

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A Remastered Release of Burnout 3: Takedown Is Long Overdue

It's time for EA to bring back Road Rage. And Crash Mode, for that matter.

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SullysCigar433d ago

I absolutely loved this game. It was my favourite in the series, even over Paradise!

LucasRuinedChildhood433d ago

Excluding PSP spin-offs:
1) Burnout 3
2) Burnout Revenge
3) Burnout Paradise
4) Burnout 2
5) Burnout 1

2 and 3 are pretty close for me though.

neutralgamer1992433d ago

Burnout 3
Burnout revenge

These 2 in a combo pack would be awesome

Snookies12432d ago

Yep, best two in the series in my opinion.

YodaCracker432d ago

I’ve been playing this on my Series X with a PS2 emulator and it brings back so much nostalgia. Still my favorite Burnout! But I’d definitely love a remake.

DarXyde432d ago (Edited 432d ago )

More of a Revenge guy, personally.

I really hated Paradise. I played it on PS3 and the only thing I liked about it was that it allowed for custom soundtracks.

..... So I just played it with the Revenge OST. 🫡

SullysCigar432d ago

I agree about Paradise. The world raved about it and I honestly thought I was the only one it didn't click with. I felt a bit like I was playing GTA, only without the story, shooting, flying et al. It felt a bit soulless to me compared to Takedown and Revenge, which were more OTT fun!

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Terry_B433d ago

bring back Burnout 2-5 in one nice package.

sadraiden433d ago

Go play it then. Should be able to find a PS2 copy for less than $5.

Stop wishlisting games that already exist. Stop doing EA's marketing department's work for them.

TheSenorCheese433d ago

I'm just saying that a new generation of players would absolutely love this. Not everyone can afford to hunt down an Xbox and a copy of this game.

Amplitude432d ago (Edited 432d ago )

Looks and plays amazingly on pcsx2 honestly. But yeah an actual official remastered release with better graphics and trophies/achievements and online would be lovely

SullysCigar432d ago

Why are you telling everyone how to think? You only get one opinion; yours. So do the rest of us that are interested in a B3: takedown remake. It was a great game for it's time and could be even better if brought up to modern standards.

How about a spiritual successor, then?

TheSenorCheese432d ago

Only problem is EA is so far invested in Need For Speed that it might not be sold on a new Burnout...unless there's reassurance that there's still interest in the series. Hence, the idea for a re-release of one that's an established hit. :)

Ratchetlombax432d ago

I hope you'll have fun plugging your PS2 to a modern 4K TV, because you'll need a component cable ($10 to $15 w/o shipping) if you want a decent enough quality, then a component to HDMI converter (approx. $30)... And that's if you haven't sold your PS2 and/or your game in the past 20 years, because that would set you for another $50-$60 (plus don't forget the memory card and/or the controller, because you'll have to have those too).

Anyway, once you're set, the game will only run in a 4:3 aspect ratio (that'll mean that either your image will be stretched to fit your TV screen, or you'll have black borders on the left and right sides of your display). Plus, Burnout 3 featured an online play feature that is now long gone (and I'm sure you don't remember the hassle it was to create a PS2 online account, plus I'm pretty sure that's not something you can do anymore).

By making an HD remaster/remake, it'll mean enjoying fixes for all those problems, plus updated textures and 3D models, and it would really be cheaper for the consumer: I don't think paying approximately $100 to play a blurry mess without your friends is really worth it, but hey, you do you ;)

TheSenorCheese432d ago

Boy, when did retro gaming become so expensive?!

hiawa23432d ago

Or just 4K enhance the X360 versions as they are already on back compat.

Retroman432d ago (Edited 432d ago )

LoL, you wrong buddy
I have Ps2 4k Hdmi converter with component cable for ps2 plugged into my 4k TV ps2 games look great . Bought it
on Ebay 18.00
By the way memory card only 12-18.00 on Ebay where you getting 30.00 from??
You can pick up a Cheap ps2 for 20.00 replace disk drive eye like I did ka-bam!! Running ps2 .........everything is cheaper if you take your time look around on ebay if you don't know how to repair anything YouTube will teach you how to.

MaximusPrime_433d ago

Funny enough last weekend I was playing PS2 game, burnout 3. First time in years. Fond memories.

wesnytsfs433d ago

Id prefer to get revenge over tekdown

TheSenorCheese433d ago

It's actually available on Xbox Series S/X.

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Ranking The Burnout Games From Worst To Best

Cultured Vultures: The Burnout series has plenty of great games to play, but which one is definitively the best? We're here to rank them all.

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waverider1020d ago

I think the crash mode should comeback. Tryng to make the most damage was very cool.

camel_toad1020d ago

That mode was so damn fun. Couldn't believe it when they ditched it.

Flewid6381020d ago (Edited 1020d ago )

Agreed.

Flewid6381020d ago (Edited 1020d ago )

Yeah that made for a good time.

Rebel_Scum1020d ago

Burnout 2 should be above 3 imo. The aftertouch takedown mechanic slowed down the gameplay too much in 3.

Flewid6381020d ago

That's the mechanic that made me enjoy Burnout 3 over the others. It wasn't until they introduced it that I considered the series any good.

Chocoburger1020d ago

I love Takedown, Revenge, and Paradise. Dominator was okay, but it clearly felt like a B-tier game.

After playing those awesome games, I went back to try out part 1 and it was rough. I didn't like the controls (whereas the others felt perfect to me), the elevator music was generic and not enjoyable to listen to.

Finally the game's difficulty was extremely high. I could beat all single player races in Takedown, Revenge, Paradise, Dominator, but could not get first place in the very first race for the first Burnout game. It demands perfection and one slight mistake is all it takes to lose. I have yet to play part 2, but I'm hoping it's more like part 3 than part 1.

ChasterMies1020d ago

Burnout Takedown is my favorite racing game of all time. My wife was addicted to crash mode.

Xenial1019d ago

As soon as I saw Burnout 3: Takedown at #1, I knew the list was legit. lol

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TimeSplitters 2 Port Finally Unlocked in Homefront: The Revolution

A secret Timesplitters 2 port was hidden in Homefront: The Revolution and a team of people have finally worked out how to unlock it.

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The-Matrix-has-you1129d ago

Cant wait to get home to try it out!!

jamesclark19911129d ago

It was only a matter of time. Fuckin' amazing!

BlackDoomAx1129d ago

Damn, I got to buy that game to play timesplitters 2 now xd

Skuletor1128d ago

Still have my PS2 copy, and a multi-tap with my PS2 for 4 player split-screen.

"Unfortunately, there's no info on how these codes might work on the PC version of the game, although it wouldn't be surprising for someone to figure it out in the near future." I wonder if the same codes would work if you plugged a controller to the PC.