New Xbox 360 BC Update is Live

[fitbabits]

Details here (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/backwardcompatibilitygameslist.htm).

# Buffy the Vampire Slayer - New
# Burnout® 3: Takedown™ - Updated
# Conker: Live and Reloaded - New
# Dead Or Alive Ultimate - New
# Destroy All Humans! - New
# Dynasty Warriors 4 - New
# Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick - New
# Family Guy - New
# Far Cry: Instincts - New
# I-Ninja - New
# Indigo Prophecy - New
# Incredibles - New
# Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude - New
# Mortal Kombat: Armageddon - New
# MotoGP - New
# Open Season - New
# Pariah - New
# Psychonauts - New
# Rainbow Six Lockdown - New
# Scarface - New
# Shark Tale - New
# Shenmue II - New
# Soul Calibur 2 - New
# Splinter Cell: Double Agent - New
# The SpongeBob Square Pants Movie - New
# Ultimate Spider-Man - New
# Wakeboarding Unleashed: Featuring Sean Murray - New
# Whacked! - New
# Winback 2: Project Poseidon - New
# Xiaolin Showdown New
Well, what are you waiting for?

[Sandman]

Conker: Live and Reloaded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[IrishWhiskey]

To find a store that sells Psychonauts


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[Crispy951]

WOOT
*giggles* *shakes* *passes out*

[fitbabits]

To find a store that sells Psychonauts


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Circuit City are selling it on Xbox and PS2 for $4.99! Four-fucking-ninety-nine!

[KamaItachi]

Good to see Conker on that list, I would have thought that would be one of the first games on BC, but no...

I'm now really tempted to go out and buy Phychonauts today. It gets a lot of love here.

[fitbabits]

Good to see Conker on that list, I would have thought that would be one of the first games on BC, but no...

I'm now really tempted to go out and buy Phychonauts today. It gets a lot of love here.
And with good reason. Be prepared for a slow-ish start, though.

[pheriannath]

PSYCHO-FUCKIN-NAUTS!

Fuck yes.

[Adam Blue]

Double Agent? No I can play the best version in higher-def.

EDIT: Nightfire needs an update though...it locks up as it loads the first driving mission.

[Wadmaasi]

What am I waiting for? The MechAssaults, damn it all.

[Camel]

I think I'll wait a day or so to download this, just in case it causes your 360 to explode or something like that. ;)

[Brady]

Circuit City are selling it on Xbox and PS2 for $4.99! Four-fucking-ninety-nine!

You tell me this after I ordered it on ebay a few days ago for like 12 dollars....

Though I checked online and also called my local CC... not available here, Ohhhh well, I'm just gonna be happy to finally play the game.

[KamaItachi]

Shit, Soul Calibre 2 as well? I'm gonna have to get that as well now.

How does Spawn compare to Link from the GC version?

[51|RandoM]

I wouldn't mind playing through a graphically enhanced version of Indigo Prophecy. Unfortunately when I picked it up I didn't even realize there was an xbox version and got the ps2 version instead.

Looks like some titles in that update to please everybody.

[fitbabits]

Shit, Soul Calibre 2 as well? I'm gonna have to get that as well now.

How does Spawn compare to Link from the GC version?
Link is better. Spawn is slow as treacle.

[fitbabits]

I wouldn't mind playing through a graphically enhanced version of Indigo Prophecy. Unfortunately when I picked it up I didn't even realize there was an xbox version and got the ps2 version instead.

Looks like some titles in that update to please everybody.
You could trade in the PS2 version toward the Xbox version.

[*Legion*]

Good to see Conker on that list

Why is Conker NOT on the news post list?

[KamaItachi]

Link is better. Spawn is slow as treacle.

Thought as much. At least it's not that guy from Tekken.

I used to really like Link, but I swapped him for that ninja girly because that move she does when she jumps all over the show made her boobs bounce hardcore...

I was very lonely at the time...

[fitbabits]

Why is Conker NOT on the news post list?
Because I MISSED it! Sheesh. :p

[fitbabits]

Thought as much. At least it's not that guy from Tekken.

I used to really like Link, but I swapped him for that ninja girly because that move she does when she jumps all over the show made her boobs bounce hardcore...

I was very lonely at the time...
Evidently... :D

[Adam Blue]

Shit, Soul Calibre 2 as well? I'm gonna have to get that as well now.

How does Spawn compare to Link from the GC version?

I found Spawn to be one of the best characters. Very quick, even though it has been suggested otherwise. Most people don't like him because his speed can be considered cheap.

[Sandman]

Games I must obtain....

Conker: Live and Reloaded
Dead or Alive Ultimate
Family Guy
Indigo Prophecy
MK:Armageddon
Psychonauts
Scarface
Shenmue II
Soul Caliber 2
SC : Double Agent

Only 3 are must haves though....Conker, Shenmue II and Psychonauts.

[The Iron Weasel]

I'm going to have to buy indigo prophecy now. And the Xbox double agent, I hear its REALLY different.

[BlackPete]

No Panzer Dragoon Orta? Booooooo....

Guess I'm still keeping my original XBox :(

[fitbabits]

No Panzer Dragoon Orta? Booooooo....

Guess I'm still keeping my original XBox :(
Everyone should keep their original Xbox if possible. It's a constant reminder of when videogaming became serious.

Ahem

[BlackPete]

Everyone should keep their original Xbox if possible. It's a constant reminder of when videogaming became serious.

Ahem

Well ya... but I wanna play the 360's wireless controller with Orta! :D

(And no, I don't want to buy any extra accessories for the original XBox thankyouverymuch)

[wyeast]

Conker? HalleFUCKINGlujah!

[Dr.Finger]

Well now I've gotta go out and pick up Psychonauts and Mortal Kombat.

[InstaPete]

This is a hell of a fan-pleaser. Good for them! I might go pick up Indigo Prophecy.

[mkelehan]

I just booted up Indigo Prophecy. It looks gooooood. I'll take HD over a lame sex scene any day.

[Disgustipated]

I just booted up Indigo Prophecy. It looks gooooood. I'll take HD over a lame sex scene any day.

But... boobies. :(

The PC version has been HD for a year now. PC GAMSIGN FOREBER LOLZ CONSUEL NAZRDS!!!

[nemyhlovecraft]

Man, I was so let down by Indigo Prophecy.

It was awesome for so long and then...

I don't even know.

It killed my soul.

[ascl]

Finally! Soul Caliber 2! Wooooooot!

[Abash Alarmist]

Well, what are you waiting for?

A reason to buy a PlayStation 3

[JediSanf]

Conker and Indigo? I know what I'm buying tomorrow.

[Zanzibar]

Conker!!!!!

[mikeohara]

wtb more 2d fighters BC compatable on 360 kthx.

[Scramble]

Why is everyone so excited over Conker? It lacks the spark of the N64 original, and is buggy as hell. Looking foward to DOA:U over live.

[Anthony W]

No Otogi?

No Unreal Championship 2 Liandri Conflict?

Sigh....

[Returner]

Well, what are you waiting for?

Nothing I don't give a shit about BC.

[Animated X]

This list adds some games that were much missed from earlier updates (Psychonauts, Conker, Soul Calibur), but it just makes me notice that much more that so many of my Xbox games still aren't compatable.

Where are Prince of Persia Warrior Within and Two Thrones, Guilty Gear XX Reload, Street Fighter Anniversary Collection, Oddworld Stranger's Wrath, Panzer Dragoon, Xmen Legends 1 and 2, Hunter The Reckoning 1 and 2, Otogi 1 and 2, among others.

I fear that 2d fighters (or 2d games in general) will never become BC, they just aren't high enough priority, it seems.

Most of all though, it makes me freakin pissed that there is no way to use/transfer my xbox saves to 360. So I want to play my BC games on 360, but if I do, I have to start all over again, and loose all the cool stuff/progress I earned. Some shorter games I don't really mind, but games like Burnout Revenge? No way I am putting in another 40 hours to unlock all the crazy cars and tracks.

This should be simple, just make a save transfer device from Xbox to 360.

[Shandor]

Man, I was so let down by Indigo Prophecy.

It was awesome for so long and then...

I don't even know.

It killed my soul.
I know what you mean. I still really enjoyed the game, though, but yeah, as it went on, it went downhill. I'd still recommend the game to people if they can get it cheap, though.

But, I'm very happy this update came out finally. I've got Psychonauts and Conkers that I haven't gotten around to playing yet. Maybe I'll actually give them a try now. :)

[Karmakaze]

I was hoping for some Operation Flashpoint, but only if you can actually find any games online..

[Adam Blue]

Why is everyone so excited over Conker? It lacks the spark of the N64 original, and is buggy as hell. Looking foward to DOA:U over live.

The multiplayer component is all kinds of badass. I'm not too familiar with the bugs, though.

[Nighthold]

What no Psychona..... huh...?

Whoa.

Well... they left out Conke.... WOW.

Covered all their bases there.

Well done guys. I am 100% satisfied now.

[Spigot]

Well, this list is making the 360 a lot more appealing to me. I'd like to get a 360 since my Xbox is acting a bit hinky lately. It'd just be nice if I could sell/trade the original Xbox and play all my games on the 360. Bring on the Otogi and Mercenaries madness!

[TrackZero]

Whooooohooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Adam Blue]

Most of all though, it makes me freakin pissed that there is no way to use/transfer my xbox saves to 360. So I want to play my BC games on 360, but if I do, I have to start all over again, and loose all the cool stuff/progress I earned. Some shorter games I don't really mind, but games like Burnout Revenge? No way I am putting in another 40 hours to unlock all the crazy cars and tracks.

This should be simple, just make a save transfer device from Xbox to 360.

Search the console boards, as I know there is a device that does this. XSATA or something like that. I plan on picking up one as well, just haven't got around to it.

[mkelehan]

But... boobies. :(Boobies you can get in real life; the other stuff in Indigo Prophecy you cannot.

Thank GOD.

[Nighthold]

Boobies you can get in real life

Lets not make too many assumptions here.

[Animated X]

Search the console boards, as I know there is a device that does this. XSATA or something like that. I plan on picking up one as well, just haven't got around to it.

I know there is a device that lets you transfer SOME saves, but therein lies the problem. Only maybe half of all Xbox games have movable saves, which means they can be transfered to a memory card, and to another xbox. The rest (Otogi, for example), are tied to your Xbox, and cannot be copied or moved at all. I found this out firsthand when my original Xbox crapped out and I had to replace it, and I could only transfer about 60% of my saves. It sucked.

The device you were talking about lets you transfer saves to 360, but only the movable type, It cannot transfer files tied to the console, so its pretty much useless.

[Shjinta]

Where is The Warriors Damnit

[fitbabits]

Where is The Warriors Damnit
In ur collection, gathering dust!

[dena miscreant]

I'm dying to get my hands on Indigo Prophecy, yet oh so scurred that I'll be bitter by the end.

Is the ending really that bad?

I managed to pick up Conker and Soul Calibur II but was unable to find Psychonauts (which I have on PC thanks to Steam - I don't like how it controls on computer at all) or Indigo Prophecy.

Or Shenmue II.

My Backwards Compatible Wishlist:

timesplitters 2
beyond good & evil
espn nfl 2k5
panzer dragoon orta
Brothers in Arms
midnight club 3 dub edition redux
oddworld stranger's wrath
Metal Gear Solid 2: substance
jet set radio future
mercenaries
unreal
guilty gear x2 #reload
silent hill 2 restless dreams
def jam: fight for ny
amped 2
freedom fighters
otogi

[The Iron Weasel]

Why is everyone so excited over Conker? It lacks the spark of the N64 original, and is buggy as hell. Looking foward to DOA:U over live.
Really? I loved Conker: Live and Reloaded and since its essentially the same game as Conker's Bad Fur Day except with some better mechanics and gorgeous graphics I fail to see how it lacks the "spark" of the original. Unless your referring to the pop culture references, which I admit are dated now.

Edit: I'd love to see Brothers In Arms, Otogi 1&2, Oddworld: Strangers Wrath, Psi-Ops, Beyond Good & Evil and most of all.....Mercenaries on that list.

[Johan]

This is a pretty decent list.

I now cannot find Psychonauts at any of the usual online places (no, I will NOT use EBGames.com). :(

I'm still waiting on a bunch of other titles. I am soooooo hopeful they won't give up on this; I hope they keep banging away at it for the next few years. Seriously. I'm American...I want it all! :)

[MaiXu]

Huzzah for Psychonauts!

[KamaItachi]

Well, I went out shopping. Couldn't find Soul Calibur anywhere and Phsychonauts was $85, more than the regular Gears of War, which I hear is excellent, but still too much of a squeeze this Christmas.

Scundered again...

[Mantooth]

This is a pretty decent list.

I now cannot find Psychonauts at any of the usual online places (no, I will NOT use EBGames.com). :(


Psychonauts @ Buy.com (http://www.buy.com/prod/Psychonauts/q/loc/108/201195991.html)

A little pricey at $24.60 shipped using Google checkout.

[Sl1pstream]

Conker AND Psychonauts?

Well, what are you waiting for?

My 360, which is still at Microsoft for repairs.

[Wombat]

I just tried soul calibur and psychonauts. I'm using my 360 on my monitor with a VGA cable, and SC is squished if I have it set to anything other than 640x480. Which is a pity, because it looks realy good on the higher resolutions, with all the jaggies smoothed out. Psychonauts, on the other hand works fine and is really gorgeous.

[Camel]

Couple cheap copies of Psychonauts (http://product.half.ebay.com/Psychonauts_W0QQprZ44725409QQtgZinfo) on half.com ($17 new, $14 like new, as of this posting).

You guys just aren't looking the right places! :D

[Rook34]

Oh wow, thank god! PSYCHONAUTS!

I'm down to only 10 titles left to have on BC.

-Advent Rising
-Beyond Good and Evil
-Demon Stone
-JSRF
-Oddworld(Munch) (&Stranger)
- Panzer Dragoon
-Prince of Persia (Warrior Within) (Two Thrones)
-Steel Battalion...which I know is reaching for the stars... (Rumor has it of a 360 sequel though, I thought)

Let's hope they are not through 'over-delivering'

[Royal Fool]

Cool, nice update.

"Overdelievered, underpromised", blah-blah-blah...

[Nimos]

Since i don't currently own a Xbox360, how does this whole updated game list works ? new Xbox360 firmware versions ?

[Zanzibar]

Why is everyone so excited over Conker? It lacks the spark of the N64 original, and is buggy as hell. Looking foward to DOA:U over live.
Did you play the multiplayer combat? Either on- or off-line? Man that was fun.

[Zanzibar]

Since i don't own currently a Xbox360, how does this whole updated game list works ? new Xbox360 firmware versions ?
When you pop one of the BC games in, your X360 checks online to see if there's an updated executable. If there is, it prompts you and downloads it. If you're offline, you can also burn a file that contains all the executables onto a CD and then it self-installs onto your X360 when you pop the disc in.

[Zanzibar]

Oh wow, thank god! PSYCHONAUTS!

I'm down to only 10 titles left to have on BC.

-Advent Rising
-Beyond Good and Evil
-Demon Stone
-JSRF
-Oddworld(Munch) (&Stranger)
- Panzer Dragoon
-Prince of Persia (Warrior Within) (Two Thrones)
-Steel Battalion...which I know is reaching for the stars... (Rumor has it of a 360 sequel though, I thought)

Let's hope they are not through 'over-delivering'

Can't argue with this list. I doubt we'll see Steel Battalion unless they also develop an Xbox-to-USB adapter for the controller.

[Wonka]

the BC is looking better, they need to add the following before they can really say they have delivered respectable BC (imo, grabbing the really MEMORABLE games of the Xbox):

Beyond Good and Evil
Oddworld Strangers Wrath (and Munch)
Chronicles of Riddick
Panzer Dragoon Oorta
Jet Set Radio Future
Return to Castle Wolfenstein
Mech Assault 1 & 2
Otogi 1 & 2
Rallisport Challenge 2
Brothers in Arms

This is NOT such an extremely long list anymore, but it REALLY does need to be finished, otherwise their fanbase will be pretty unhappy.

[Lekon]

Just waiting on Oorta, Phantom Dust, and Otogi, and I'll be happy!

[dena miscreant]

I'm having a blast with Conker. I got it for 18. Soul Calibur was 8.

Good deal.

[Morratut]

I'm gonna pick up Soul Calibur 2, Psyconauts too.

[Xaerin]

Yay for Shenmue II! Boo for no Mercenaries!

Also, unless they strike up one of those magical clusterbomb games that gave us Barbie Horse Adventures, I can only dream they'll get around to Breakdown and Gladius as well.

[Skampy]

Great news. There are a few xbox games that i wanted to try on that list.

[mister_slim]

Hopefully they'll support Shaolin Monks soon. I just realized the 360 controller would fix most of the problems I had with the game.

[BalekFekete]

Figures...this goes live the day I leave for a weekend away from the 360...

*grumbles*

Either way...I *WILL* be playing Psychonauts next week, that's a certainty!

[MrMeatshake]

Circuit City are selling it on Xbox and PS2 for $4.99! Four-fucking-ninety-nine!

what!? i can find it for £14 at the cheapest. bastards!!
/waves fist

[fitbabits]

what!? i can find it for £14 at the cheapest. bastards!!
/waves fist
I bought an additional copy of each version (PS2 and Xbox) from CC as stocking fillers, both $4.99. Worth noting was that this was in-store.

[Roc Ingersol]

"Well, what are you waiting for?"
Spiderman 2.

Best web-slinging to date. Damn shame it's still not BC.

[51|RandoM]

I guess this thread could be considered proof that backwards compatibility is important to at least one segment of the market.

[fitbabits]

I guess this thread could be considered proof that backwards compatibility is important to at least one segment of the market.
Which segment would that be?

[TheWookieeHasNoPants]

Why did I have to wait this long to play Psychonauts again?

[Binkley]

Looks like I'm going to Circuit City!

[GyCot]

anyone have their psychonauts show up non-widescreen? I remember having it widescreen on the original xbox...but then again, i might have just been stretching the hell out of it

[fitbabits]

anyone have their psychonauts show up non-widescreen? I remember having it widescreen on the original xbox...but then again, i might have just been stretching the hell out of it
Yep, 4:3 format. Disappointing, but whatever.

[Nate Graves]

I can only dream they'll get around to Breakdown and Gladius as well.

Breakdown was an awesome game wrapped in awful controls. I still love the hell out of it.

I want Project: Snowblind too.

[Scull]

I'd like both the MechAssaults, Guilty Gear and Kung-Fu Chaos. Aside from that pretty much everything else I have for Xbox is now BC.

[Johan]

Which segment would that be?

Definitely my segment...very important to me. I want them to continue plugging away at this for the next few years (I hope!).

I went out and bought Soul Calibur II, Psychonauts and Conker. All brand new, as well, so another reason for BC is to drive some sales!!!

[mkelehan]

anyone have their psychonauts show up non-widescreen? I remember having it widescreen on the original xbox...but then again, i might have just been stretching the hell out of it
You were stretching it. Psychonauts was a 4:3 game.

This leads to the question, what will happen with Beyond Good and Evil? It's a 4:3 letterboxed game... will the 360 zoom it, or will be in a little box?

[Wraith]

Found DOA:U at Gamestop for $15 (last copy they had). Since it's a widescreen/720p game, it looks great running on 360. I don't think I ever really got to play Xbox1 on high def...

I hit one lockup, trying to go into Online mode, but I might've been too hasty trying to back out of it. Game itself plays great. None of the audio weirdness I found in KOTOR2 on 360.