According to a report at theverge.com, the newly introduced Xbox One will not be backwards compatible due to a X86 CPU. This is same with the PS4. So I am posing this question just how important is backwards compatibility? First a brief reminder of console history, the PS2 released in 2002 was the first system with backwards compatibility. That’s 4 generations of system without being BC!! How often do we go back and replay old game after the next generation has been thoroughly integrated into the market? Of course, we will always have a game that will bring back nostalgia from our childhood. But to make backwards compatibility a requirement for all new systems, consumers get over yourselves. Keep your old system if you care that much about the good games on it and buy the new Xbox One when you have the money. I don’t understand why it’s such a big deal to people if they already have the Ps3 or 360. The new systems work a different way than the old ones so it was literally impossible for them to make it backwards compatible. They are releasing much better systems so grab some tissues and get over it. Technology changes and so must we. I personal know gamers with a system from each generation of console starting at the Atari. After the first 6 months of release, no one will ever mention backward compatibility issue ever again.
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