How original Xbox games on PC work
- It's the original Xbox version. These are the console versions running through Xbox backward compatibility on PC, not the old PC ports (official info prevails). Xbox says they keep the original gameplay and add upscaling up to 4×, VSync, anisotropic filtering, anti-aliasing and display modes.
- Already own it digitally? Xbox says supported digital licences you already own carry over to PC at no extra cost. Owning only the physical disc doesn't give you the PC version (official info prevails).
- New achievements are coming to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords, BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded. They also work on Xbox One and Series X|S, and some may unlock based on progress you've already made. Achievements for Crimson Skies and Fuzion Frenzy were promised earlier but have no date (official info prevails).
- Handhelds: the four July games launched with handheld support, including the ROG Xbox Ally family. Xbox hasn't said whether the new 21 are handheld-verified.
- More are coming. Microsoft says more original Xbox games will follow, but hasn't named any.
Minimum PC requirements
| OS | Windows 11 |
|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce GTX 950 / Radeon RX 550 / Intel Arc A310, 4 GB VRAM |
| CPU | 4 cores / 8 threads, e.g. Intel Core i3-10300, AMD Ryzen 3 3100 or Ryzen Z2 A |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| App | Xbox PC app |
Not to be confused with the "25 games" PC bundle
There's also a separate US promotion in which buying a qualifying new Windows PC between 2 November and 31 December 2026 gets you a bundle of 25 modern games, including Skyrim, Halo and DOOM. That's a different list. The games on this page are original Xbox (2001–2006) titles.
Seen your Xbox Playback yet?
Xbox's other anniversary feature is Xbox Playback, a recap of your whole Xbox history. If your first game was an original Xbox classic, it may be missing from Playback; here's why. And if you want to know what your total hours add up to, try the hours calculator.
FAQ
Which original Xbox games are on PC?
There are 25: Armed and Dangerous, BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, Disney's Chicken Little, Fuzion Frenzy, Grabbed by the Ghoulies, Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb, Red Faction II, Secret Weapons Over Normandy, Star Wars Battlefront, Star Wars Battlefront II, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords, Star Wars: Republic Commando, Star Wars: Starfighter – Special Edition, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Thrillville, TimeSplitters 2, TimeSplitters: Future Perfect.
Which original Xbox games on PC are on Game Pass?
6 of them: The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Grabbed by the Ghoulies, BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, Fuzion Frenzy.
Do I need to buy original Xbox games again to play on PC?
If you already own a supported game digitally on Xbox, your licence carries over to PC at no extra cost. Owning the physical disc alone doesn't give you the PC version (official info prevails).
What do I need to play original Xbox games on PC?
Windows 11 and the Xbox PC app. Xbox's minimum specs are a GTX 950, RX 550 or Arc A310 GPU with 4 GB VRAM, a 4-core/8-thread CPU such as an i3-10300 or Ryzen 3 3100, and 8 GB RAM.