Microsoft may be working on an Xbox emulator for PC, according to a recent rumor. Emulation is something of a contentious topic in the broader video game space, with some companies taking a strong stance against it and others encouraging the practice in the name of accessibility and preservation. Over the years, Microsoft has largely fallen somewhere in the middle, but now it may be investing in its own emulation platform.
In 2023, Microsoft restricted emulator use on Xbox consoles, saying that popular apps like Dolphin and RetroArch violated the Microsoft Store policy. At the same time, the company has tried to develop an image of commitment to game preservation. Its approach to that goal has mostly revolved around ensuring backward compatibility, but that may become increasingly difficult as console generations advance and updating old files to remain playable on new systems becomes more complicated. Some think it may turn to emulation as the answer.
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