Some Windows 3.1 apps were simply "too evil" for Windows 95 to support, says Microsoft veteran
In some rare cases, backward compatibility on the new OS was simply impossible
Backwards compatibility articles
LibreOffice developer says open formats are the only way to future-proof your files
Reminding everyone why open document formats still matter
Microsoft patches out single-command trick to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
Bottom line: Microsoft surprised the entire PC ecosystem by introducing strict hardware requirements for installing and using Windows 11. While there are various methods and tricks to bypass these restrictions, the company has now removed one of the simplest options.
New bypass trick makes Windows 11 installation on unsupported systems a breeze
The IoT editions of Windows 11 are the "superior" choice for older PCs
In context: The Windows IoT Enterprise OS family comprises the Windows editions Microsoft sells to companies for "small-footprint" PCs, point-of-sale devices, and other embedded appliances. Previously known as Windows Embedded, Windows IoT editions are straightforward to install, even with hardware components Microsoft doesn't officially support.
Microsoft is thinking about Xbox game preservation, leaked emails show
New Xbox boss is working to retain past and current Xbox games for future players
Windows 11 24H2 will block processors that lack the SSE4.2 instruction set
The list of old CPUs blocked from booting the new OS is growing
PSVR 1 games will not work immediately on PSVR 2
Potentially the only negative we've heard with the PSVR 2
Sony Game Boost trailer suggests more older games will receive PS5 improvements
We could also see a new logo on game boxes
Xbox Series X/S gain FPS Boost mode that doubles frame rates in older games
A great value add for new Xbox owners
Confirmed: all Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One games will be playable on the Series X at launch
And they will 'look and play better,' to boot
Can PS5's backward compatibility preserve Konami's PT, or will it slip further into obscurity?
Cross-generational data transfers should allow users to transfer the classic horror demo to their PS5
Xbox Series X/S will boost some older games' framerates, graphics, and loading times
Fallout 4 jumps to 60fps
PlayStation 5 will play over 4,000 PS4 games, but some might 'exhibit errors or unexpected behavior'
Also, PS5 will have DualShock 4 support, but only for PS4 games
Ubisoft says PS5 won't be backward compatible with PS3, PS2 or PS1
What will the PS5's backward compatibility look like?
Xbox Series X will be Microsoft's most compatible console to date
Good news for game preservationists
AMD axes Zen 3 support on 400-series motherboards: Is AMD pulling an Intel?
Our thoughts on AM4 compatibility moving forward
AMD confirms that X570 and B550 chipsets will support next-gen Zen 3 architecture
An affordable upgrade path
PlayStation VP now says PS5 is compatible with the 'overwhelming majority' of PS4 games
Cerny was just using the top 100 games as an example of the design team's testing progress
PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility: Support for some, but not all PS4 games
It will support "almost all" of the top 100 PS4 games at launch
Another Sony patent surfaces, further suggesting backwards compatibility for PlayStation 5
It's titled "Simulation of legacy bus operation for backward compatibility"
New Sony patent could mean complete backwards compatibility on PlayStation 5
A new patent suggests the PS5 could emulate all previous consoles
