Xbox’s dedication to game preservation: FPS Boost and backward compatibility with Jason Ronald
Future-proofing the past.
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The team at Xbox has been investing in backward compability in a way we’ve genuinely never seen before in the console space. Incredible features like FPS Boost and Auto HDR have introduced transformative opportunities for players to revisit some of their favorite Xbox One games. As someone who prefers the traditional console experience, it’s been remarkable watching this suite of enhancements grow.
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Jason Ronald, the Director of Program Management for Xbox, to chat about the magic ofFPS Boost, some new techniques that could potentially see more of your favorite games running better than ever before on your Xbox Series X|S, and the future of Xbox backward compatibility. Here are some incredible insights into exactly what it takes to add FPS Boost to a game and why the team at Xbox’s dedication to video game preservation through a robust backward compatibility program is absolutely worth celebrating.
The current state of Xbox backward combability
Most backward compatible titles on Xbox Series X|S support Quick Resume as well as Auto HDR andnearly 100 Xbox One gameshave been given the gift of FPS Boost on Microsoft’s current-gen consoles, meaning the frame rate has been increased. Key figures from Xbox’s engineering and leadership teams have also declared their commitment to ensuring this platform delivers a “best in class” backward compatibility program. With thousands of games currently available to play from multiple generations, it’s certainly hard to argue against Xbox’s position as the market leader in backward compatibility, but this team continues to innovate in exciting ways.
The topics covered in our interview
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Miles Dompier is a Freelance Video Producer for Windows Central, focusing on video content for Windows Central Gaming. In addition to writing or producing news, reviews, and gaming guides, Miles delivers fun, community-focused videos for the Windows Central Gaming YouTube channel. Miles also hosts Xbox Chaturdays every Saturday, which serves as the Windows Central Gaming weekly podcast.
