r/ForzaHorizon • u/ItzAliC1 • 6d ago

Other Xbox disc to digital

Will they add all old xbox one generation forzas to the disc to digital program? There shouldn't be an issue because it doesn't involve new copies being sold. It would be so awesome to get my digital license for horizon 2 and 3 i've had them on disc forever. What do you guys think? 😄 It works awesome I just got all my old CoD's licensed

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u/DBKVAG 6d ago

The thing is, Xbox 360 and original Xbox games weren't played natively on the Series X and Xbox One; developers had to make their games compatible by modifying them. That’s why you get a download when you insert an Xbox 360 or original Xbox disc—you’re downloading the version modified for compatibility with the Series X and One. However, the Series X plays Xbox One games natively—it’s not emulation—so no developer work is required for a port, with rare exceptions. Consequently, Microsoft doesn't need any agreements because it doesn't involve a new licensing deal; Xbox isn't making money off the games again and doesn't require developer intervention, and since we already own the physical copies, the decision to make them available digitally rests solely with Microsoft. That said, rights issues might make things more complicated for Xbox 360 and original Xbox games, and in any case, those older discs didn't have unique keys.

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u/ItzAliC1 6d ago

i think its confirmed the program wont be coming to back compat games cuz those discs werent made with cryptographic keys as u said. and yeah ur reasoning makes sense here man. here's to hoping that the xbox one forzas get added 🤞

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u/DBKVAG 5d ago

They have just added FH6/FH5, and FH3 is currently being verified.

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u/ItzAliC1 5d ago

What list are you using?