… By Samuel Willetts Jul 23, 2026, 10:54 BST Share It’s now possible to play original Xbox games on a Windows PC or handheld without a third-party emulator, as Microsoft launches its Xbox Backward Compatibility scheme outside the confines of cloud streaming and console hardware. …
… Currently, Game Pass members have only one official system to enjoy their games on Linux, via Xbox Cloud streaming. …
… Likewise, if the game is an Xbox Play Anywhere title, you’ll apparently be able to play it on other devices, such as the Xbox handheld or via cloud streaming. …
… In stark contrast, both online play and cloud saves are free on PC. …
… Suddenly, you could have green grass, black roads, blue sky, white clouds, a red car, and brown wooden panels, all in the same scene. …