Can the xbox 360 play normal xbox games????

[mat2317]

My bro has an xbox 360 and he says it wont allow him to play the previous xbox games. Apparantly you have to download something.

Can anyone help me on this??

 

[skidude]

I thought it could... it must be some kind of driver software thing you download off xbox live i guess.

 

[elmarcorulz]

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/backwardcompatibilityfaq.htm This explains it. Notably

Q. What does it cost for the update and how do I get it?

There is no charge for the update. You can get the newest version one of three ways:

1. Xbox Live®: Load an original Xbox title into the Xbox 360 console. If you're connected to Xbox Live (Gold or Silver, either is fine) and have the hard drive attached, Xbox 360 will download the Xbox game's emulation software automatically as a system update.
2. Xbox.com: You can download the software from Xbox.com and burn it to a CD. Drop the CD into your Xbox 360 console, and it will load the update. Get more information here.
3. By mail: You can order a disc from Microsoft (you'll pay shipping and handling). The update discs with the latest software are being created, and should be ready to order in the next several days. Allow time for shipping. You can find out more by checking out the How-To article here.

 

[mat2317]

Cheers mate. I burnt the update to a disc works fine

 

[i.Angel]

I thought that the 360 could only play XBOX games if it had the hard drive?

 

[elmarcorulz]

I thought that the 360 could only play XBOX games if it had the hard drive?

Obviously, what else would the update update

 

[Archangel]

Obviously, what else would the update update

well, it could update a flash memory,..

 

[p4h8ter]

did anyone hear about a recall on the xbox 360. Something about the wiring. A couple of my buddies were talking about it yesterday.