Leaked Memo: Next Xbox Backward Compatibility Needs Publisher Opt-In

A leaked Microsoft memo details Project Helix, the next Xbox, capable of running games from every Xbox generation. Original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles require per-title publisher opt-in, with publishers setting pricing and Game Pass inclusion. The model mirrors Nvidia's GeForce Now, which faced publisher pushback before adopting opt-in. Legacy catalog depth will depend on rights-holder cooperation.