Playing xbox games on xbox 360

[kingfish]

I want to play some old xbox games cause there were some really good ones back in the day, I went to this site to see which ones I can play.

 

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/backwardcompatibilitygameslist.htm

 

But it says

 

Note: A software emulator is required for each original Xbox game you play on your Xbox 360™ console.

 

I got my xbox in like late 2008, whats a software emulator and can my 360 play the games on that list? Or do I need to buy something extra.

 

Also will I be able to use game saves? Like save my progress in the games.

Edited August 10, 2010 by kingfish

[NomarFachix]

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[moeroadkill]

welllllllllll as far as my knowledge goes because i tried to play old xbox games ages ago. i think you can only play a certain games by developer.. (eg only ubisoft games you can play on your 360) if you follow.

 

i looked to find something to buy download but i found nothing, however this was 3 maybe 4 years ago? so something may of came out.

 

im sure you know but if you have xbox live, go into the marketplace and there are a lot of original xbox games there, possibly the game you are after is in there.

 

a wild shot in the dark. you may be able to mod you xbox 360 to play old xbox games but then again its a risky thing to do if you dont know what your doing.

 

i dont know if i even answered your question

[Lkr]

it's built into the system. you'll be fine as long as you have xbl and its on the list