Original and 360 games to play in enhanced form on Xbox Series X

Backward compatibility is a magical feature that allows us to play our old favorites on Xbox Series X|Sas if we had discovered a gaming time machine.

Remember when you had to blow cartridges to make games work? And polish the CDs full of fingers? What an emotion, right?

Well, times have changed, and now we can enjoy classics from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 with improved graphics and improved performance.

Let's take a look at these nostalgic treasures that have been polished for the new generation.

Original Xbox Games

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (available on Xbox Game Pass)

Indiana Jones and The Emperor's Tomb

While we wait for the next Indiana Jones movie, which will likely involve him battling arthritis, we can relive his classic adventures in The Emperor's Tomb. With the auto-HDR functionality, the game has such vibrant colors that it's almost as if we were watching the movies again, but without the crude special effects from the 80s.

Psychonauts (available on Xbox Game Pass)

Who doesn't love a good 3D platformer, especially when it comes to the cult favorite Psychonauts? Entering the most bizarre minds has never been so much fun, especially in 4K on Xbox Series X. It's as if Tim Schafer mixed LSD with game code. And for those who are thinking about playing Psychonauts 2it is the perfect preparation.

Halo 3 (available on Xbox Game Pass)

Remember the first time you heard the theme song from Halo 3 and felt a shiver down your spine? Well, the nostalgia gets even better at 120 FPS and 4K resolution in the collection The Master Chief Collection. It's as if Master Chief had been to the Microsoft spa and came back rejuvenated.

Darksiders

Nothing like controlling War, one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, and give angels and demons a good beating. A Darksiders Warmastered Edition in 4K it's a visual delight, but if you're old school, the original version also runs at 60 FPS thanks to the FPS Boost feature. It's the hack n' slash you love, but with fewer pixels to get in the way.

Fable Anniversary (available on Xbox Game Pass)

As we eagerly await the next chapter in the series Fablewhy not revisit Albion? The edition Fable Anniversary has already improved the original's interface, and with FPS Boost on Xbox Series X, the experience is even smoother. It's like meeting that old friend you haven't seen in years, but now he's in great shape and has a new haircut.

So pick up the controller, download these classics, and enjoy nostalgia with a modern twist. Who said you can't have the best of both worlds?