Xbox Series X Can Run Windows 98

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Although many gamers have been locating the new-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X to see modern games in the latest and greatest graphical fidelity, some upgrade to the consoles for alternate means. Thanks to the efforts of some retro gamers, Xbox Series X fans may decide to run Windows 98 on their impressive machines.

In a recently posted video, Digital Foundry showed that retro gaming enthusiasts are able to get Windows 98 running on an Xbox Series X through emulation. While the current iteration of Microsoft's operating system is at Windows 11, many long-time computer gamers maintain fond feelings for classics like Windows XP, Windows 7, and the early Windows 98. Some of the games that Xbox Series X owners can play using this Windows 98 method include Quake and Age of Empires with their first sequels, Command and Conquer, Doom, Half-Life, and Turok.

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Digital Foundry found that the Xbox Series X doubles as an early Windows device by using the RetroArch emulator with DOSBox Pure and a copy of Windows 98 similar to how the PS2 emulation works on Xbox Series X. From this point, each individual game is installed as if a disc were being inserted into the tray of one of those hulking old towers, though the Xbox Series X uses disc ISOs instead. Once these games are installed onto the Xbox Series X through the DOSBox, they are loaded from the Desktop or through the Start bar as they would be on an old computer.

Running Windows 98 on an Xbox Series X only works by using a controller and a keyboard because although many mice are compatible with the console, this emulator isn't currently capable of using one. The DOSBox Pure emulator doesn't come complete as it stands as Xbox Series X owners will also have