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Xbox is doubling down on video game preservation for its next-gen console

Microsoft wants to keep games alive via backward and forward compatibility

Microsoft is doubling down on video game preservation for Xbox consoles, which should please those who are worried about their purchases eventually becoming unplayable without specific hardware. “We are building on our strong history of delivering backwards compatibility to our players, and we remain committed to bringing forward the amazing library of Xbox games for future generations of players to enjoy,” Bond said, and sources have told Windows Central that Microsoft "may have more to share publicly" at its annual Xbox Showcase in June. With consoles slowly moving to an all-digital future, it’s important that gamers can buy titles safe in the knowledge that they won’t disappear or be unplayable in a few years.

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