While hardware developers are constantly exploring new technologies to improve upon the gaming experience with better graphics, sound and game physics, they also haven't forgotten their past. The Microsoft Xbox 360 is backward compatible, allowing players to use many of their old Xbox games on the newer system.
Software Update
Before you can play original Xbox games on your Xbox 360, you must install an update on your console. The easiest way to obtain this update is through Xbox Live, which will also download future updates automatically when new games are supported. Sign in to your account and any general updates should be installed. Place an original Xbox game in the disc drive of the console and close it. Any updates particular to the game will then download.
Order a Disc
If you don't have Xbox Live, you can order a disc from xbox.com. After receiving the disc, place it in the console and follow the on-screen prompts to apply the update. You will then have to update the operating system of the Xbox 360 after the emulator is installed. Continue to follow the prompts. The system will reboot when it's done with the installation.
List of Games
The list of original Xbox games that can be played on the Xbox 360 is in the hundreds and includes almost all of the most popular titles, including "Halo" and "Halo 2," "Fable," "Ninja Gaiden" and "Ninja Gaiden Black," "Crash Bandicoot 4" and "Crash Bandicoot 5," and "Doom 3." For a complete list of the available games, see the Resources section.
Technical Issues
Some unfortunate glitches have popped up in original Xbox games when they are played on the Xbox 360. Examples include frame rate slowdowns during battles in "Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance" and random game crashes in "Dead or Alive Ultimate" during the opening movie. For an exhaustive list of these glitches, see the Resource link below.
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