Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for backwards compatible xbox games.
Backward compatibility has been a huge selling point for the console, and in some cases, it's been the only reason to make the jump from an older console to the latest. But with hundreds of games available for the system, it can be hard to know what's worth playing. Here are some of the best backward compatible games for your console.
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"Don't forget to go through the sprinkled donut loop for a good chuckle and a markout moment. Sonics library of games is the most complete on Xbox with this game and backwards compatible classics so start your collection with this one and then move up the ranks. ...Fun game for the kids and run great on xbox console....Fun game"
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Join Sonic in the high-speed adventure of a lifetime! The evil Dr. Eggman has built a gigantic interstellar amusement park bursting with incredible rides and colorful attractions – but he’s powering it with a captured alien race called “Wisps.” Use Sonic’s lightning speed to free the Wisps and learn the secrets of their amazing powers as you explore six unique colorful worlds, each filled with dangerous enemies and hurdles to overcome. Now with stunning upscaled visuals, additional features, a new game mode and enhanced gameplay - it’s the Ultimate Sonic Colors experience. Sonic will be tested on this exciting journey to free the Wisps - but with their help, and yours, it’s a test he’ll pass with flying Colors!Top comment"Don't forget to go through the sprinkled donut loop for a good chuckle and a markout moment. Sonics library of games is the most complete on Xbox with this game and backwards compatible classics so start your collection with this one and then move up the ranks. ...Fun game for the kids and run great on xbox console....Fun game"
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Join Sonic in the high-speed adventure of a lifetime! The evil Dr. Eggman has built a gigantic interstellar amusement park bursting with incredible rides and colorful attractions – but he’s powering it with a captured alien race called “Wisps.” Use Sonic’s lightning speed to free the Wisps and learn the secrets of their amazing powers as you explore six unique colorful worlds, each filled with dangerous enemies and hurdles to overcome. Now with stunning upscaled visuals, additional features, a new game mode and enhanced gameplay - it’s the Ultimate Sonic Colors experience. Sonic will be tested on this exciting journey to free the Wisps - but with their help, and yours, it’s a test he’ll pass with flying Colors!See all Xbox Series X|S GamesYour price for this item is $12.99 - Top comment
"I purchased this game for two reasons: 1. The Xbox 360 version was not backwards compatible and 2. ...Great Xbox one...I'm interested in apple products, xbox, xbox one, video games, computers and bosse products"
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Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles EditionTop comment"I purchased this game for two reasons: 1. The Xbox 360 version was not backwards compatible and 2. ...Great Xbox one...I'm interested in apple products, xbox, xbox one, video games, computers and bosse products"
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Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles EditionSee all Xbox One GamesYour price for this item is $39.99 - Top comment
"Plays wonderfully on the Xbox Series X...While the Series X may be lacking in launch titles there's so many backwards compatible games that are vastly improved on it and this is definitely a shining example of one of those games. ...Xbox game...Great game. Awesome graphics. Great story line. Awesome game"
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Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019; Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN; Metacritic Must Play; Over 50 awards and nominations Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the critically acclaimed adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series.Top comment"Plays wonderfully on the Xbox Series X...While the Series X may be lacking in launch titles there's so many backwards compatible games that are vastly improved on it and this is definitely a shining example of one of those games. ...Xbox game...Great game. Awesome graphics. Great story line. Awesome game"
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Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019; Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN; Metacritic Must Play; Over 50 awards and nominations Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the critically acclaimed adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series.See all Xbox One GamesYour price for this item is $59.99 - Top comment
"This game has great graphics. It is nice that it is compatible with the new Xbox Series X. ...This game is nice but call of duty is starting to go backwards with all the hackers"
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Prepare to go dark, Modern Warfare® is back.Top comment"This game has great graphics. It is nice that it is compatible with the new Xbox Series X. ...This game is nice but call of duty is starting to go backwards with all the hackers"
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Prepare to go dark, Modern Warfare® is back.See all Xbox One GamesYour price for this item is $43.99The previous price was $59.99 - Top comment
"Great game!...Glad they issued them in one game for the new platform since the older ones aren't backwards compatible with the new system....Great game...All of the halo games are amazing this one brings the older versions to the Xbox one which is cool seeing as the Xbox one isn't backwards compatible"
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The Master Chief's iconic journey includes six games, built for PC and collected in a single integrated experience where each game is delivered over time. Whether you're a long-time fan or meeting Spartan 117 for the first time, The Master Chief Collection is the definitive Halo gaming experience.Top comment"Great game!...Glad they issued them in one game for the new platform since the older ones aren't backwards compatible with the new system....Great game...All of the halo games are amazing this one brings the older versions to the Xbox one which is cool seeing as the Xbox one isn't backwards compatible"
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The Master Chief's iconic journey includes six games, built for PC and collected in a single integrated experience where each game is delivered over time. Whether you're a long-time fan or meeting Spartan 117 for the first time, The Master Chief Collection is the definitive Halo gaming experience.See all Xbox One GamesYour price for this item is $29.99 - Top comment
"Love this game! Probably my favorite in the AC series. Looks amazing on Xbox One X, and is also Dolby Atmos compatible...This is the best Assassin creed game I have played since the 3rd. 4k compatible"
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Ancient Egypt – home of colossal pyramids, gilded tombs, tyrannical god-kings, and the origin story of the Assassins. As Cleopatra’s empire crumbles, the birth of the Assassin's Brotherhood will lead to an extraordinary shift of the world order. Along your journey, the mysteries of Ancient Egypt will be revealed. Assassin’s Creed® Origins uncovers the beginning of the Brotherhood. Fight in epic battles, master a completely reinvented combat system, and explore the entirety of Egypt. With the all-new quest system, complete missions in any order you choose, and follow your own path to greatness.Top comment"Love this game! Probably my favorite in the AC series. Looks amazing on Xbox One X, and is also Dolby Atmos compatible...This is the best Assassin creed game I have played since the 3rd. 4k compatible"
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Ancient Egypt – home of colossal pyramids, gilded tombs, tyrannical god-kings, and the origin story of the Assassins. As Cleopatra’s empire crumbles, the birth of the Assassin's Brotherhood will lead to an extraordinary shift of the world order. Along your journey, the mysteries of Ancient Egypt will be revealed. Assassin’s Creed® Origins uncovers the beginning of the Brotherhood. Fight in epic battles, master a completely reinvented combat system, and explore the entirety of Egypt. With the all-new quest system, complete missions in any order you choose, and follow your own path to greatness.See all Xbox One GamesYour price for this item is $19.99 - Top comment
"sub par game, graphics seem to have went backwards from modern warfare...Game Review...Great game, glad it’s compatible with both of the Xbox’s."
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Black Ops Cold War will drop fans into the depths of the Cold War's volatile geopolitical battle of the early 1980s.Top comment"sub par game, graphics seem to have went backwards from modern warfare...Game Review...Great game, glad it’s compatible with both of the Xbox’s."
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Black Ops Cold War will drop fans into the depths of the Cold War's volatile geopolitical battle of the early 1980s.See all Xbox Series X|S GamesYour price for this item is $51.99The previous price was $69.99 - Top comment
"It's my first far cry and I'm really liking it, I wish they'd release the other games on xbone (or at least make them backwards compatible...I'm normally not into open world games, but Far Cry 4 kept me entertained throughout the game. "
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Hidden in the towering Himalayas lies Kyrat, a country steeped in tradition and violence. You are Ajay Ghael. Traveling to Kyrat to fulfill your mother's dying wish, you find yourself caught up in a civil war to overthrow the oppressive regime of dictator Pagan Min. Explore and navigate this vast open world, where danger and unpredictability lurk around every corner. Here, every decision counts, and every second is a story. Welcome to Kyrat.Top comment"It's my first far cry and I'm really liking it, I wish they'd release the other games on xbone (or at least make them backwards compatible...I'm normally not into open world games, but Far Cry 4 kept me entertained throughout the game. "
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Hidden in the towering Himalayas lies Kyrat, a country steeped in tradition and violence. You are Ajay Ghael. Traveling to Kyrat to fulfill your mother's dying wish, you find yourself caught up in a civil war to overthrow the oppressive regime of dictator Pagan Min. Explore and navigate this vast open world, where danger and unpredictability lurk around every corner. Here, every decision counts, and every second is a story. Welcome to Kyrat.See all Xbox One GamesYour price for this item is $11.99The previous price was $19.99 - Top comment
"My boyfriend chose this game to play after I was given a xbox 360 game that was not backwards compatible with the xbox one. ...Great games...Bought Xbox one console for 11 year old twin daughters strictly for this game."
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It's 1,000 years or more before the age of the Dragonborn, just before the rise of Tiber Septim, the first Emperor of Tamriel, and the world is in a state of turmoil. The Daedric prince, Molag Bal, has stolen your soul and his next move is to destroy Tamriel. Across the mysterious lands of Morrowind, over the sprawling metropolis of Daggerfall and beyond, there rests the fog of battle, and out of the three alliances, only one can become the masters of Tamriel. Only one can seize the throne and gain the spoils of war.Gather friends, guildmates and alliances in the MMORPG world of The Elder Scrolls as it moves online on your Xbox One for the first time ever. Choose your own destiny, your own character, your own allies and, ultimately, your own fate as you try to stop the evil machinations of the Daedric prince, Molag Bal, and the first-ever necromancer, Mannimarco, from bringing about the end of days. A unique combat system enables you to engage in real-time strategic attacks and blocks, while purposefully targeting your opponents. With The Elder Scrolls' Megaserver technology, the entire world of Tamriel is connected, so you will already have the strength and security that comes from being surrounded by your friends and guild mates. Use the game's compass to navigate through areas of interest at your own pace. Weapons and armor are available any time, so play as you like, develop your own style, and explore your way across Tamriel. The world is waiting.Top comment"My boyfriend chose this game to play after I was given a xbox 360 game that was not backwards compatible with the xbox one. ...Great games...Bought Xbox one console for 11 year old twin daughters strictly for this game."
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It's 1,000 years or more before the age of the Dragonborn, just before the rise of Tiber Septim, the first Emperor of Tamriel, and the world is in a state of turmoil. The Daedric prince, Molag Bal, has stolen your soul and his next move is to destroy Tamriel. Across the mysterious lands of Morrowind, over the sprawling metropolis of Daggerfall and beyond, there rests the fog of battle, and out of the three alliances, only one can become the masters of Tamriel. Only one can seize the throne and gain the spoils of war.Gather friends, guildmates and alliances in the MMORPG world of The Elder Scrolls as it moves online on your Xbox One for the first time ever. Choose your own destiny, your own character, your own allies and, ultimately, your own fate as you try to stop the evil machinations of the Daedric prince, Molag Bal, and the first-ever necromancer, Mannimarco, from bringing about the end of days. A unique combat system enables you to engage in real-time strategic attacks and blocks, while purposefully targeting your opponents. With The Elder Scrolls' Megaserver technology, the entire world of Tamriel is connected, so you will already have the strength and security that comes from being surrounded by your friends and guild mates. Use the game's compass to navigate through areas of interest at your own pace. Weapons and armor are available any time, so play as you like, develop your own style, and explore your way across Tamriel. The world is waiting.See all Xbox One GamesYour price for this item is $9.99 - Top comment
"Should have made it compatible with older Xbox with Kinect sensor....Not compatible...This item does not work with my Xbox one and the sales associate wasn’t knowledgeable enough to advise me before my purchase."
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Welcome to a new era of dance with Just Dance® 2023 Edition! For the first time ever, dance to BTS with "Dynamite" and other top chart hits! Now with new personalization, 3D immersive worlds, and new songs and modes year-round,* you can experience a never-ending dance party all year long! *Additional content made available on a rolling basis for a limited time during the 12 months following launch of the game. Download and high-speed internet connection required.Top comment"Should have made it compatible with older Xbox with Kinect sensor....Not compatible...This item does not work with my Xbox one and the sales associate wasn’t knowledgeable enough to advise me before my purchase."
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Welcome to a new era of dance with Just Dance® 2023 Edition! For the first time ever, dance to BTS with "Dynamite" and other top chart hits! Now with new personalization, 3D immersive worlds, and new songs and modes year-round,* you can experience a never-ending dance party all year long! *Additional content made available on a rolling basis for a limited time during the 12 months following launch of the game. Download and high-speed internet connection required.See all Xbox Series X|S GamesYour price for this item is $24.99The previous price was $59.99