

In addition, all new features of the more recent Xbox consoles work, including the ability to take screen grabs and record and share video of gameplay. The opening screen appears first then the game will load.Īll other aspects and features that would normally be available on an Xbox 360 or Xbox are available on the Xbox One/Series X/S too, including the hub on the former (which can be opened through a simultaneous press of the menu and view buttons on the Xbox wireless controller). When a supported game is started on the machine, the current or last-gen console opens the emulator and, in all regards, the game works as if it was running on an Xbox 360 or 2001 Xbox. The Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S are able to play Xbox 360 and original Xbox games through emulation software that makes your console think it's a last generation machine for the purposes of playing classic games. How does Xbox backward compatibility work? You know who you are.But what games can you play from former console generations and how does it work? We explain all there is to know about the Xbox backward compatibility system here. A release date is to be determined, but these bright, cheery pics will either delight or disgust you. These screenshots show off the new anime art style for the series, and if you have read my Yar's Revenge article, you know how I feel about that. Arcade mode will be a more original experience, lacking a life bar and upgrades. Rising Mode will allow players to collect points to spend on character abilities and upgrades and features *gasp* a life bar. Hard Corps: Uprising will have two different game modes, Rising and Arcade. But who cares about the characters? Old favorites like the Spread Gun and Laser will return, and let's face it, getting that big winged "S" is what you really remember from the early games. Players will take control of super soldiers Bahamut and Krystal. Konami's new title will be available for download on the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. Hard Corps: Uprising may be losing the 'Contra' prefix, but the same run and gun co-op action will be present. Hard Corps: Uprising is a run and gun video game developed by Arc System Works and published by Konami for the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.

Last summer we brought you our hands-on preview of the new Contra sequel.
