Forget all the detractors who ponder just how ridiculous it is that we're celebrating a function the last generation of consoles had at launch, because this sort of thing really does matter. It matters when it comes to preserving your game collection, and although the industry seems intent on selling shinier versions of what's already right in front of you, Microsoft and the Xbox One took a major leap towards customer satisfaction by just giving you the functionality for free. By emulating a 360 console inside the Xbox One (it's just that powerful, apparently), the XO will let you run a constantly-expanding list of approved titles, adding to the experience by letting you pull off newer functions like taking screenshots and making videos. On the other hand, Sony's response is to push forward with PlayStation Now, their 'Netflix for games' streaming service that - although providing a huge chunk of games for a monthly fee, to stream as and when you like - is just too laggy and overpriced to actually recommend. Point goes to... Xbox One It's a no-brainer here. You've got one company who have adamantly stated they'll not be 'figuring out' or patching in access to your older library, all the while intent on pushing remasters and streaming services to play them if you want, whilst the other are happy for you to enjoy as many games you own on the new system as possible, albeit it publisher-permitting. Good on you Microsoft. We knew you had it in you.
