Microsoft's Xbox team has brought a handful of beneficial features to players in its gaming ecosystem over the years, but for many, none are as valuable or important as backwards compatibility. Ever ...

Microsoft has recommitted to its Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program for its future consoles and confirmed it will return in some form later this year. During its keynote at GDC 2026, where brand new ...

Microsoft's alternative to the Steam Deck Verified system is up and running, but leaves a lot to be desired. Handheld gaming PCs are impressive, but at the end of the day, they’re running integrated ...

Maybe this is what Sarah Bond’s forward compatibility program is. There’s a really interesting new rumor, that could upend not only the console business, but the entire conversation about emulation.