Backwards capability and launch title lists revealed for the 360

Microsoft and Xbox have finally released the list of games that Xbox360 buyers will be able to play. With 19 launch title games and over 200 returning games from the original Xbox, 360 gamers will have plenty of games to choose from.

The launch title list which features Call of Duty 2, a sequel to a high selling first person world war two shooter, Kameo: Elements of Power, a thrill-ride of exploration, puzzle-solving, and 3D-battles, and Perfect Dark: Zero, a long awaited prequel to the N64 hit Perfect dark, is very strong that suits all types of gamers. Other games include; Project Gotham Racing 3, Tony Hawk’s: American Wasteland, Madden NHL 06, and Gun. With six sport titles, four shooters, three racing , three action/adventure , and two extreme-sport titles, it wont be hard choosing which game is right for you.

Launch title prices range from $60 bucks to $50. Most of the games sport the higher price of $60 but others like Project Gotham Racing 3 and Perfect Dark: Zero will be selling for only $50.

On the Backwards compatible list all of the original Xbox hits are included. Games like Halo, Halo2, Ghost Recon2, Rainbow Six 3, Half-life 2, and the Knights of the Old Republic will be compatible on the 360, providing you bought the bundle that includes the hard-drive.


Microsoft reports that nothing will be changed to the original Xbox games but they will look a lot nicer. For games that had trouble loading cut scenes like halo2 could see the problem going away. Everything else will stay the same game wise. Microsoft has also said they will continue to up-date other Xbox games so that they will be able to be played on the 360.

As for Xbox live play, Microsoft has not announced if gamers on the 360 will be able to play the original Xbox games with Xbox users. This could cause problems for people on the original xbox or it could force them to buy a 360 if all of their friends have already.

Special Thanks to IGN.com and Xbox.com for the pics. Also see the complete list of Launch games here and the list of backwards compatible games here.