I was surprised by how many of them still have no modern console path at all.
What’s interesting is not just that some are missing, but which ones people consistently bring up. It’s a mix of:
- Licensed games like Spider-Man and The Simpsons
- Publisher-owned franchises like Silent Hill and Sonic
- Early 2000s titles that never got remasters
In a lot of discussions, the default answer ends up being “just emulate.” That shift toward unofficial solutions feels like a reflection of where preservation stands right now.
Out of curiosity, I started tracking which legacy titles people say they miss most. It is not a petition and not a campaign, just a way to measure demand and see where interest clusters.
Do you think full backwards compatibility on consoles is realistic long term? Or is emulation on PC basically the only sustainable preservation model?
If anyone wants to see the current rankings, they’re here:
https://xboxgamepreservation.com
Mostly interested in the broader preservation conversation.