25 original Xbox games now playable on Windows PC for purchase

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Microsoft is expanding its paid next-gen game preservation program in honor of Xbox's 25th anniversary. Starting now, 25 original Xbox titles can be played on Windows PCs, provided users own or purchase digital copies. The program began in July with just four games, so this marks a significant expansion. All 25 titles now support keyboard and mouse controls. Microsoft is also adding achievements to original Xbox games for the first time, beginning with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, its sequel, Blinx: The Time Sweeper, and Conker.

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