More than 40 backwards compatible games discounted in Microsoft Store weekend sale

Microsoft's weekend sales on the Microsoft Store have slashed prices on over 40 backwards compatible titles, with several standout classics joining the Developer Direct promotion. Notable reductions include the first three Fable games, Lost Odyssey, Jade Empire, Psychonauts and Blue Dragon, among a wider roster of original Xbox and Xbox 360 era favourites.

The discounts form part of the Developer Direct Sale rollout on the Microsoft Store and apply to digital editions available on Xbox consoles and the web store. The promotion highlights Microsoft's continued support for backwards compatibility, making it easier for players to revisit legacy titles without needing older hardware.

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Players seeking the full list of discounted backwards compatible games can consult the comprehensive round-up published by Pure Xbox, which details every entry included in the sale. The list includes both high-profile RPGs and smaller cult classics from the Xbox and Xbox 360 libraries.

Digital purchases are processed through the Microsoft Store and regional pricing applies. Prices and availability may vary by UK region and can change as the sale progresses. Retailers selling physical copies, such as GAME and Amazon UK, occasionally run their own promotions, but the current reductions apply primarily to digital storefront listings.

The sale is advertised as a weekend promotion on the Microsoft Store; interested parties should check the store on console or online for the latest pricing and to confirm time-limited offers. The Pure Xbox article providing the full game list and details is available here: Pure Xbox — Deals: All 40+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Weekend's Xbox Sales.

Highlights mentioned in coverage:

  • Fable, Fable II and Fable III — the first three entries in Rare's beloved action-RPG series
  • Lost Odyssey — acclaimed JRPG originally released on Xbox 360
  • Jade Empire — BioWare's martial-arts RPG classic
  • Psychonauts — Double Fine's cult platformer
  • Blue Dragon — Mistwalker studio's Xbox 360 JRPG

Further details, including the complete list of discounted backwards compatible titles, are accessible via the Pure Xbox round-up linked above.