DF Direct Weekly #274: OG Xbox/Xbox 360 PC 'Back Compat', Valve - Memory Crisis "Getting Worse"
Summary
Digital Foundry discusses the launch of original Xbox backward compatibility on PC, noting technical bugs in the emulation layer. They review Halo: The Master Chief Collection’s new remaster, praising visuals but criticizing Microsoft account friction and whitelist issues. The episode also covers rumors regarding cancelled Halo projects and the state of the franchise.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Casual chat and recent gaming news
Overview of upcoming topics and Razer news
Xbox Original Backwards Compatibility on PC
Technical analysis of the Xbox emulator
Future of Xbox 360 and One on PC
Frame pacing, DRM, and Xemu comparison
Game preservation and licensing issues
Sponsor segments
Halo: Campaign Evolved performance and visuals
Microsoft account and split-screen issues
General Microsoft account frustrations
Halo multiplayer strategy and community
Sponsor segments
Metal Gear Solid 4 remaster specs and size
MGS Master Collection and PSP games
Hardware market, memory crisis, and buying advice
Xbox One S retrospective and design
Outro and Patreon promotion
Final sponsor segments
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