XBOX ONE GAMES

Xbox One and Series X games: two generations sharing one catalogue

The Microsoft ecosystem has a feature that sets it apart from the rest: cross-generation compatibility is especially broad. An Xbox One disc works on Xbox Series X without anything extra needed, and many titles released around the crossover between the two include both versions under the same product thanks to the Smart Delivery initiative.

That's why this category brings together discs from both generations, and in practice the choice depends less on the disc itself than on the console model you have at home.

What to check before buying Xbox One games

• The generation stated on the product page: some products are specific to Xbox One, others to Xbox Series X, and some let you choose the version right from the same listing.
• Whether your console has a disc drive: Series S models and the digital variants of Series X have no optical drive, so they don't support disc-based games.
• Pre-orders: some titles in this section correspond to releases that haven't launched yet.

How to decide which version suits you

1. If you have an Xbox Series X, prioritise discs labelled Series X: they take advantage of the console's power with better resolution and shorter loading times. Xbox One discs will also work, but without those improvements unless the title includes an update.
2. If you have an Xbox One, check that the product isn't exclusive to the new generation: Series X discs aren't backward compatible.
3. If you have a Series S, this section isn't for you: without a disc drive, that console only supports downloaded content.
4. On listings with a platform selector, make sure to pick the correct version before completing your order.

If you're looking for titles for other consoles, check out our catalogue of PlayStation 5 games or the new Nintendo generation.

Frequently asked questions

Does an Xbox One game work on Xbox Series X?

Yes. Xbox Series X plays Xbox One discs without any extra setup, and in quite a few cases performance improves thanks to the system's greater power and SSD storage.

What is Smart Delivery?

It's Microsoft's system that guarantees that, when you buy a compatible title, you automatically get the version optimised for your console at no extra cost. If you buy on Xbox One and later switch to Series X, the game updates to the next-gen edition.

Does the Xbox Series S support disc games?

No. The Series S is digital-only and has no optical drive, so it can only run content downloaded from the store.

Do Xbox 360 games work on Xbox One or Series X?

Only those included in Microsoft's backward compatibility programme, which covers a specific selection of titles rather than the entire catalogue from that generation.

Is there region locking on Xbox games?

No. Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles don't apply regional restrictions to discs, although the languages included may vary depending on the edition purchased.