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The Vergecast · Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Microsoft to Expand Xbox Cloud Gaming to Consoles

Microsoft is planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC, following the recent rollout of original Xbox titles. According to a memo obtained by Tom Warren, Microsoft is asking developers to opt into the new program, handling emulation and customer support while developers only need to approve their games for sale and set a price.

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Microsoft just started bringing original Xbox games to the PC the other week and now it's planning to bring Xbox 360 games as well.
Jake Kainerkus
My colleague Tom Warren has the scoop on a memo that Microsoft sent around to developers asking them to opt in to the new program.
Jake Kainerkus
Microsoft will handle all the emulation hurdles, even customer support.
Jake Kainerkus
Microsoft's argument is why not do it? It's free cash.
Jake Kainerkus
The rollout is supposed to begin next year.
Jake Kainerkus
Heard on The Vergecast — “What's really open about open-weight AI?, published Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.
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Microsoft to Expand Xbox Cloud Gaming to Consoles — Heardvine