When Backward Compatibility was revealed to be part of a massive Xbox preview update to be rolled out late 2015, the reaction was wild.
Backward Compatibility was one of the main things that Ambassadors and members of the Xbox forums had been asking for since Xbox One was launched. It's announcement at E3 was met with uproarious celebration, so we've compiled the ultimate list of every Backward Compatible game right now.
Why go Backward Compatible?
No additional cost. Keep your Cloud saved games, achievements and DLC. Functional with GameDVR, streaming via Windows 10 and screenshots. Works with both digital and disk games.
It's a big list, so get your scrolling finger ready, and all game titles are also links to the store page! Updates will be made as and when more games become available.
A Kingdom for Keflings
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: City-building.
A World of Keflings
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: City-building.
Aegis Wing
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Side-scrolling shooter.
Age of Booty
Publisher: Capcom. Genre: Real-time strategy.
Alan Wake
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Action adventure.
Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Action adventure.
Alien Hominid HD
Publisher: O3 Entertainment/Zoo Digital. Genre: Run and gun.
Altered Beast
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Beat 'em up.
Anomaly Warzone Earth
Publisher: Headup Games (Germany). Genre: Real-time strategy.
Aqua
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Action shooter.
Assassin's Creed
Publisher: Ubisoft. Genre: Stealth, action adventure.
Assassin's Creed II
Publisher: Ubisoft. Genre: Stealth, action adventure.
Asteroids & Deluxe
Publisher: Atari. Genre: Shooter.
Babel Rising
Publisher: Ubisoft. Genre: God simulator. Price: Unavailable. REQUIRES KINECT
Banjo-Kazooie
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Action adventure.
Banjo-tooie
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Action adventure.
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Action adventure.
BattleBlock Theatre
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Platformer.
Bejeweled 2
Publisher: Popcap. Genre: Puzzle.
Bellator: MMA Onslaught
Publisher: 345 Games. Genre: Fighting.
Beyond Good & Evil HD
Publisher: Ubisoft. Genre: Action adventure.
Blood Knights
Publisher: Kalypso Media. Genre: Hack and slash.
Blood of the Werewolf
Publlisher: Midnight City. Genre: Action platformer.
Bloodforge
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Hack and slash.
BloodRayne: Betrayal
Publisher: Majesco Entertainment. Genre: Action, hack and slash, platformer.
Borderlands
Publisher: 2K Games. Genre: First person shooter.
Braid
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Puzzle.
Brain Challenge
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Educational.
Call of Duty : Black Ops
Publisher: Activision. Genre: First person shooter.
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
Publisher: Ubisoft. Genre: First person shooter.
Carcassonne
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Turn-based strategy.
Castle Crashers
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: RPG, beat 'em up.
CastleStorm
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Tower defence.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Publisher: Konami. Genre: Platform adventure RPG.
Centipede & Millipede
Publisher: Atari . Genre: Fixed shooter.
Comic Jumper Arcade
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Side scroller, beat 'em up.
Comix Zone
Publisher: SEGA. Genre: Beat 'em up.
Condemned: Criminal Origins
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Survival horror.
Counter-Strike: GO
Publisher: Valve Corporation. Genre: First person shooter.
Crazy Taxi
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Driving.
Crystal Quest
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Shooter, action.
Dark Souls
Publisher: Bandai Namco. Genre: Action adventure RPG.
Dark Void
Publisher: Capcom. Genre: Third person shooter.
Dead Space
Publisher: Electronic Arts. Genre: Survival horror RPG.
Deadliest Warrior: Legends
Publisher: 345 Games / Spike Games. Genre: Fighting.
Defense Grid: The Awakening
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Tower defence.
DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION
Publisher: SQUARE ENIX. Genre: Action RPG.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director's Cut
Publisher: Square Enix. Genre: Action RPG.
DIG DUG
Publisher: Bandai Namco. Genre: Maze.
DiRT 3
Publisher: Codemasters. Genre: Racing.
DiRT Showdown
Publisher: Codemasters. Genre: Racing.
Discs of Tron
Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios. Genre: Retro arcade.
Domino Master
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Casual.
Doom
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks. Genre: First person shooter.
DOOM 3 BFG Edition
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks. Genre: First person shooter. Currently only available on disc.
Doom II
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks. Genre: First person shooter.
Doritos Crash Course
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Platformer.
Double Dragon Neon
Publisher: Majesco Entertainment. Genre: Fighting.
DuckTales: Remastered
Publisher: Capcom. Genre: Platformer.
Duke Nukem Manhattan Project
Publisher: Gearbox Software. Genre: Third person shooter.
Dungeon Siege III
Publisher: Square Enix. Genre: RPG.
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
Publisher: Capcom. Genre: RPG, Beat 'em up.
Earthworm Jim HD
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Platformer.
Fable II
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: RPG.
Fable III
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: RPG.
Faery: Legends of Avalon
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive. Genre: RPG.
Fallout 3
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks. Genre: RPG.
Fallout: New Vegas
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks. Genre: RPG.
Feeding Frenzy
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Casual arcade.
Feeding Frenzy 2: Shipwreck Showdown
Publisher: PopCap Games. Genre: Casual arcade.
Final Fight: Double Impact
Publisher: Capcom. Genre: Fighting.
Flashback
Publisher: Ubisoft. Genre: Platformer.
Foul Play
Publisher: Sold Out Sales & Marketing Ltd. Genre: Beat 'em up.
Frogger
Publisher: Konami. Genre: Overhead action.
Frogger 2
Publisher: Konami. Genre: Action.
Galaga
Publisher: Namco Bandai. Genre: Fixed shooter.
Galaga Legions DX
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Shooter.
Garou: Mark of the Wolves
Publisher: SNK PLAYMORE. Genre: Fighting.
Gears of War
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Third person shooter.
Gears of War 2
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Third person shooter.
Gears of War 3
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Third person shooter.
Gears of War: Judgment
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Third person shooter.
Geometry Wars Evolved
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Twin stick shooter.
Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime
Publisher: Atari. Genre: Action adventure.
Go! Go! Break Steady
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Rhythmn.
Golden Axe
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Retro, Beat 'em up.
GRID 2
Publisher: Codemasters. Genre: Racing.
Gripshift
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Racing
Gunstar Heroes
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Run and gun.
Half Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax
Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment, Opus Studio Inc. Genre: RPG adventure.
Halo Wars
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Real time strategy.
Halo: Reach
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: First person shooter.
Halo: Spartan Assault
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Top down shooter.
Hardwood Backgammon
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre:Casual
Hardwood Hearts
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre:Casual
Hardwood Spades
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre:Casual
Heavy Weapon
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre:
Hexic 2
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Puzzle
Hexic HD
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Puzzle.
Hydro Thunder
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Racing.
I Am Alive
Publisher: Ubisoft. Genre: Survival horror, adventure.
Ikaruga
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Shooter.
Interpol
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Hidden item, Casual.
Iron Brigade
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Tower defence.
Jeremy McGrath's Offroad
Publisher: D3 Publisher. Genre: Racing.
Jet Set Radio
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Platform, action.
Jetpac Refuelled
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Shooter.
Joe Danger Special Edition
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Racing, platform.
Joy Ride Turbo
Publisher:Microsoft Studios. Genre: Racing.
Just Cause 2
Publisher: Square Enix. Genre: Action & Adventure.
Kameo: Elements of Power
Publisher: Microsoft Studio. Genre: RPG
Kane & Lynch 2
Publisher: Square Enix. Genre: Action adventure.
Lazy Raiders
Publisher: Microsoft Studio. Genre: Adventure, puzzle.
Left 4 Dead
Publisher: Electronic Arts. Genre: First person shooter.
Left 4 Dead 2
Publisher: Electronic Arts. Genre: First person shooter.
LEGO Batman
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive. Genre: Adventure.
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game
Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios. Genre: Adventure.
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios. Genre: Adventure.
Lode Runner
Publisher: Microsoft Studio. Genre: Platform, puzzle.
LUMINES LIVE!
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Music, puzzle.
Magic 2012
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Strategy, simulation, card.
Mars: War Logs
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive. Genre: RPG.
Mass Effect
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Third person shooter, RPG. - Physical disc only.
Metal Slug 3
Publisher: SNK PLAYMORE. Genre: Classics
Metal Slug XX
Publisher: SNK PLAYMORE. Genre: Classics
Might & Magic Clash of Heroes
Publisher: Ubisoft. Genre: RPG
Mirror's Edge
Publisher: Electronic Arts. Genre: Action adventure.
Missile Command
Publisher: Atari. Genre: Retro arcade.
Monaco: What's Yours is Mine
Publisher: Majesco Entertainment. Genre: Stealth, action adventure.
Monday Night Combat
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Third person shooter.
Monkey Island 2: Special Edition
Publisher: Disney Interactive Stuiods. Genre: Action adventure.
Monkey Island: Special Edition
Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios. Genre: Action adventure.
MONOPOLY PLUS
Publisher: Ubisoft. Genre: Board game.
Motocross Madness
Publisher: Microsfto Studios. Genre: Racing.
MS. PAC-MAN
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Genre: Arcade.
Ms. Splosion Man
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Platformer.
Mutant Blobs Attack!!!
Publisher: Midnight City. Genre: Platformer.
MX vs. ATV
Publisher: Reflext Games Genre: Racing.
N+
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Platformer.
NBA JAM: On Fire Edition
Publisher: Electronic Arts. Genre: Sport.
NiGHTS into dreams…
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Action.
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
Publisher: Codemasters. Genre: First person shooter.
Outland
Publisher: Ubisoft. Genre: Platformer.
PAC-MAN
Publisher: Bandai Namco. Genre: Retro classic.
Pac-Man: Championship Edition
Publisher: Bandai Namco. Genre: Retro arcade.
Pac-Man: Championship Edition DX+
Publisher: Bandai Namco. Genre: Retro arcade.
Peggle
Publisher: PopCap Games, Inc. Genre: Casual puzzle.
Perfect Dark
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: First person shooter.
Perfect Dark Zero
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: First person shooter.
Phantasy Star II
Publisher: Sega. Genre RPG.
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds
Publisher: Mages. Genre: Beat 'em up.
Pinball FX
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Pinball.
Plants vs. Zombies
Publisher: PopCap. Genre: Defence.
Portal 2
Publisher: Electronic Arts. Genre: Puzzle, platformer.
Portal: Still Alive
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Puzzle, platformer.
Prince of Persia
Publisher: Ubisoft. Genre: Platformer.
Putty Squad
Publisher: System 3 Software Ltd. Genre: Platformer.
Puzzlegeddon
Publisher: Tecmo. Genre: Puzzle, platformer.
R-Type Dimensions
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Shooter.
Rayman 3 HD
Publisher: Ubisoft. Genre: Action adventure.
Rayman Origins
Publisher: Ubisoft. Genre: Platformer.
Red Dead Redemption
Publisher: Rockstar Games. Genre: Western. RPG.
Red Faction: Battlegrounds
Publisher: THQ. Genre: Shooter.
Runner2
Publisher: Aksys Games. Genre: Platformer.
Sacred 3
Publisher: Deep Silver. Genre: RPG.
Sacred Citadel
Publisher: Deep Silver. Genre: Action adventure.
Saints Row IV
Publisher: Deep Silver. Genre: Action.
Sam & Max Save the World
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Puzzle adventure.
Sam & Max Beyond Time & Space
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Puzzle adventure.
Samurai Shodown II
Publisher: SNK Playmore. Genre: Classic.
SEGA Bass Fishing
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Fishing.
Sega Vintage Collection: Alex Kidd & Co.
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Classic, retro.
Sega Vintage Collection: Golden Axe
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Classic, retro.
Sega Vintage Collection: Monster World
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Classic, retro.
Sega Vintage Collection: Streets of Rage
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Classic, retro.
Shadow Complex
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. genre: Action shooter.
Skullgirls
Publisher: MarvelousAQL. Genre: Fighting.
Small Arms
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Action adventure.
Sonic & Knuckles
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Platformer.
Sonic CD
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Platformer.
Sonic the Fighters
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Fighting.
Sonic The Hedgehog
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Platformer.
Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Platformer.
Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Platformer.
Soul Calibur II HD
Publisher: Bandai Namco. Genre: Fighting.
Soulcalibur
Publisher: Namco. Genre: Fighting.
South Park: The Stick of Truth
Publisher: Ubisoft. Genre: RPG.
Space Giraffe
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Action adventure.
Spelunky
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Platformer.
Splosion Man
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Platformer.
SSX
Publisher: EA Sports. Genre: Sport.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios. Genre: Action adventure.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios. Genre: Action adventure.
Super Meat Boy
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Platformer.
Supreme Commander 2
Publisher: Square Enix. Genre: Strategy.
Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Publisher: Bandai Namco. Genre: Fighting.
Texas Hold 'Em
Publisher: Gearbox Software. Genre: Entertainment.
The Cave
Publisher: Sega. Genre: Adventure.
The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match
Publisher: SNK Playmore. Genre: Fighting.
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
Publisher: Projeckt Red. Genre: RPG.
Ticket to Ride
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Card and board game.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
Publisher: Ubisoft. Genre: Shooter.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2
Publisher: Ubisoft. Genre: Shooter.
Torchlight
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Action, RPG.
Toy Soldiers
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Strategy.
Toy Soldiers: Cold War
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Strategy.
Trials HD
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Racing.
Tron: Evolution
Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios. Genre: Action adventure.
Ugly Americans: Apocalypsegeddon
Publisher: 345 Games / Comedy Central Genre: Action RPG.
Unbound Saga
Publisher: Activision Genre: Fighting, adventure.
Viva Piñata
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Family.
Viva Piñata: Trouble In Paradise
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Family.
Wolfenstein 3D
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks. Genre Shooter.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Publisher: 2K Games. Genre: Strategy.
XCOM: Enemy Within
Publisher: 2K Games. Genre: Strategy.
Zuma
Publisher: Microsoft Studios. Genre: Adventure puzzle.
Zuma's Revenge!
Publisher: PopCap Games. Genre: Adventure puzzle.