How to Play Xbox 360 Games on an Xbox One

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Backward compatibility is an important topic for any console owner. When Xbox One first launched, it was not backward compatible with Xbox 360 games. However, backward compatibility has been introduced and many Xbox 360 games are now able to be enjoyed on Xbox One consoles.

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    To see if your Xbox 360 game of choice is compatible, visit the official Xbox site for Xbox 360 games on Xbox One. You’ll find a list of Xbox 360 games that can be played on Xbox One. You can also download a PDF copy of the list by clicking the “Download PDF” link.
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    Compatible games may be either digital (without a physical media to insert) or disc-based. If your game is a digital title, turn on the Xbox One and navigate to the “My Games” section of your home screen.
    • Scroll to the right, where you’ll find the “Ready to Install” section. You’ll find that your 360 games are accessible there for download if they are compatible with Xbox One.
    • Select the game and confirm that you want it to be installed on your Xbox One. You’ll then be able to select it from your list of playable games.
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    If your game is disc-based, turn on the Xbox One and insert the 360 game disc into the console. You will see a message that indicates that the game is downloading to your hard drive. Wait for it to finish downloading, which will depend on the size of the game. Once the game has finished downloading, you will be able to play it.
    • Note that you will need to keep the disc in the Xbox One console during play, and you will need to insert it each time you wish to play that game again.
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    New compatible games will be updated on the comprehensive list of Xbox 360 games listed at Xbox.com, so check out the list from time to time to see if there are games you would like to add to your collection. Furthermore, all disc-based Xbox 360 games with Gold titles will be compatible with Xbox One.
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    How can I find out if my Xbox One is backward-compatible?
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    Xbox One is compatible with Xbox 360 games. The discs do not directly play, however; instead, discs trigger a download.
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    My disc isn't downloading and I have it inserted. How do I get it to work?
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    It may not be backwards-compatible. Check the official Xbox website to see which games are backwards-compatible on the Xbox One.
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