The console gaming experience has been more elevated than ever with Microsoft’s latest announcement, which enhances backward compatibility and FPS boost for Xbox Series X and S. The brand new feature announced as Xbox “FPS BOOST” for the backward-compatible game.
The FPS Boost feature with backward compatibility isn’t something new but different than before. Aiming to make the gaming experience more joyful and real for the games used to run on 30fps earlier. The backward-compatible games will be getting an FPS boost with the first batch of games. Games such as Far Cry 4, UFC 4, Watch Dog 2, Sniper Elite 4 are getting this FPS boost feature. For New Super Lucky Tales, the FPS hits 120, given the compatible TV with the console.
Xbox Series X and S Backward Compatible Games with FPS Boost
The idea of an FPS boost is meant for game preservation. According to Paul eng, Senior Program Manager at Xbox. Microsoft remains committed to its passion and promise to enable an amazing gaming experience. So, that the gamers can enjoy old titles on their new-gen consoles. Choosing the handful of game-like UFC4, Far Cry, and Watch Dog-2 was since the games are popular. UFC 4 can deliver up to 60 fps while also supported by improved new-gen features like quick resumes and faster loading time.
Microsoft’s efforts to preserve the games aren’t just about enhanced experience. But, players can have complete freedom to choose whether they want to play the older 30fps version. Following Microsoft commitments, there are more titles with FPS boost coming in the future.
Also, their compatibility team is in the works and designing a new menu icon and system settings to be packaged in the next update. Users can go to the Manage Games option, where a new compatibility option will let you toggle FPS boos and HDRt on and off. Also, any new game with an FPS boost will be indicated when users press the Xbox button on the controller.