Panzer Dragoon Orta is now finally backwards compatible.
Early last month, GamePro reported at GDC that Microsoft would be focusing less on backwards compatibility after the end of this year. However, considering that the year hasn't ended yet, Xbox 360 owners with an extensive library of original Xbox games will be delighted to hear that just over 30 new games have been added to Microsoft's backwards compatibility catalogue.
The update, which is the most recent addition of games since last December, contains a number of relatively recent Xbox titles. However, hardcore favorites like the long-awaited treatment of Panzer Dragoon Orta have finally made it to the list, which now clocks in at a total of over 300 games. In order to play these games on an Xbox 360, simply insert the original Xbox disc into the system, which will prompt you to download an update. Those without connected Xbox 360 systems can click here to download the necessary backwards compatibility updates in .ISO form.
According to a post on Major Nelson's blog, these new updates also contain upscaling for owners of televisions capable of running in resolutions of 720p and 1080i. Although the complete list of over 300 games can be found here, below is a quick list of all the new games that have been recently added and/or updated:
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Avatar: The Last Airbender
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Breakdown
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Call of Duty 2: Big Red One
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Call of Duty 3
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Cars
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Crash Bandicoot 5: Wrath of Cortex
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Dai Senryaku VII: Modern Military Tactics
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FIFA Soccer 2007
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Full Spectrum Warrior
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Guilty Gear Isuka
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JSRF: Jet Set Radio Future
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MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf
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Mercenaries
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NASCAR 2006: Total Team Control
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NFL Fever 2004
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Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee
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Panzer Dragoon ORTA
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Phantom Dust
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Reservoir Dogs
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Return To Castle Wolfenstein
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RugbyLeague 2
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Sonic Riders
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Soul Calibur 2 (updated)
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Star Wars Republic Commando
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Street Fighter Anniversary Collection
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The King of Fighters Neowave
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The King of Fighters 2002 & 2003
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Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 07
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Tony Hawk's Underground
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Ultra Bust-A-Move
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Unreal Championship 2: The Liandri Conflict
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Xiaolin Showdown
I know many of us have been wanting to see a few of these come to light. NOW I CAN FINALLY SELL MY XBOX SINCE REPUBLIC COMMANDO IS BC!! Woohoooooo!!!