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The game consoles tag on WindowsForum.com collects discussion of console hardware and platform features, with a current focus on backward compatibility. The tagged content compares Xbox Series X|S and PS5 support for older titles, covering how far back each platform reaches, how catalogs are curated, and what discs or purchases players need to keep playing previous-generation games. It is a practical reference point for readers weighing a console purchase or checking whether an existing library carries forward. Coverage is grounded in official support pages and reported comparisons rather than rumor, making it useful for Windows users who also game on dedicated console hardware.
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    Xbox Series X|S vs PS5 Backward Compatibility: Supported Games, Discs and Limitations

    Engadget's Roger Fingas argues that Xbox beats PlayStation on backward compatibility, and the official support pages mostly back him up. The comparison is more precise than the headline, though. It turns on how far back each console reaches, how the catalogs are curated, and what you need to...