Delisted Xbox 360 games briefly reappear on the Xbox Store — Microsoft prepares backward compatibility revival

Delisted Xbox 360 games like Aegis Wing and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time briefly reappeared on the Xbox Store before being removed again, hinting at a potential revival of Microsoft's backward compatibility program. This follows Xbox VP Jason Ronald's commitment to enhancing backward compatibility for Xbox's 25th anniversary. The Better xCloud account noted the reappearance of several titles, including Mars: War Logs, which was delisted without prior notice. Microsoft discontinued its backward compatibility program in 2021 due to licensing and technical challenges but is now exploring ways to reintroduce classic games. Speculation surrounds how backward compatibility will function on the upcoming Project Helix console, which is set to offer significant performance improvements.