It's time for the return of Pick One! This week, we're focusing on classic Xbox sports games, all of which have continued to remain popular over the past decade-or-so.
So, let's say Microsoft has trusted you with picking the next Xbox sports game to be added to backwards compatibility. They're all memorable titles, but here's the catch - you can only pick one!
Let's take a look at what we're working with:
ESPN NFL 2K5 (2004)
It's been a long time since 2K last made NFL simulation games, but plenty of fans are still playing ESPN NFL 2K5 to this day. The game proved highly popular due to its polished gameplay and true-to-life presentation elements, and we know that many would love to see it added to Xbox backwards compatibility.
FIFA Street 2 (2006)
Street football made a grand comeback in the form of EA Sports FIFA 20's new VOLTA mode last year, but some fans still prefer the over-the-top style of the original FIFA Street series. Remember Gamebreakers? FIFA Street 2 didn't review well at launch, but has nevertheless remained popular for over a decade.
SSX Tricky (2001)
We've already seen 2003's SSX 3 added to Xbox backwards compatibility in recent years, and it looks better than ever due to its fantastic Xbox One X Enhanced features. But SSX Tricky remains highly regarded in its own right, so would you like to see that game included too?
Let us know which of these games you'd make backwards compatible in the poll, and explain why below.
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FIFA Street 2 and NFL 2k5 should lose this in an absolute landslide, given that SSX Tricky is one of the top games of that generation.
To be honest, I would be OK if none of these were made BC ever. That being said, I voted Fifa Street just because it was the best of the bunch and you can play SSX Tricky 3 anyway and I am sure there are alternatives too.
I don't really see the attraction in playing an old NFL game when there are many newer ones - unless it did something different to any of the newer ones. I can understand Fifa Street or SSX tricky because they are different. I wouldn't want to play the old 360 era Fifa or PES games on BC when I could play one of the many newer versions so I can't vote for NFL
It was really a coin toss between SSX and Fifa Street but I went for Street just because there isn't anything quite like it to play on current hardware but you can at least play SSX 3 on BC...
Tricky, because it’s always been my favourite SSX
NFL 2K for me, big time.
And it’ll never be backwards compatible because of the licensing.
Don’t care for sports game, only reason I voted SSX is because I know it’s player base is way less focused on yearly player stars and would make a much more timeless addition to the BC library.
I was assuming all games would be BC on the SX. Granted I don't follow much so I'm sure I'm wrong, but I thought this would allow me to buy old classic games without fear of BC.
I’m currently playing through Black on the original Xbox that I got off of eBay a while back. It’s awesome, and I love the feel of the original Xbox S controller.
NFL 2K5 although a doubt. Best football game ever.
Easy, SSX Tricky....
I'd say FIFA Street 2, simply because I need arcade soccer games!
SSX Tricky is pure fun so...
SSX Tricky is probably more playable now but man 2K5 was so good at the time. Genuinely felt like watching a tv broadcast at the time
SSX because it's snowboarding
I would love a new SSX game but to have it on back-compatible would hold me over for a while.
Personally I’m not a fan of either of these games but I chose SSX Tricky purely based on I enjoyed SSX3. If it included Tony Hawks Underground then it would be a different story
@TheDragonsMouth ooh yes, it's an awesome game! I've bought it on ONE via BC, it's super fun, with super cool weapons animation!
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