Here are the 25 original Xbox games you can now play on PC

Here are the 25 original Xbox games you can now play on PC

Microsoft’s adding achievements to original Xbox games for the first time, too.

Microsoft’s adding achievements to original Xbox games for the first time, too.

by Sean HollisterNov 12, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC Image: MicrosoftSean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget.

For the 25th anniversary of Xbox, Microsoft is beginning to make good on its paid “next-gen game preservation” promise. Starting today, you can play 25 different original Xbox games on your Windows PC, as long as you have (or are willing to pay) for digital copies.