The ever lovely shenmue dojo have reported that shenmue ii will soon be compatible with the xbox 360. The only downsides are the platforms you can play it on and the fact there will never be a shenmue 3, so the story will never be finished, so shenmue 2 s story ends unfinished with loads of questions unanswered. Xbox live functionality for original xbox games has been discontinued. As weve noted, the company has yet to confirm what free games theyre planning to give away. Rated 5 out of 5 by j oconnell 666 from tony montana comes back i think scarface the world is yours is a great game for people who love the scarface movies and for people who have never seen any scarface movie. Nov 30, 2018 the three new xbox one backwards compatibility games that have come include kingdoms of amalur. The xbox 360 gaming console has received updates from microsoft from its launch in 2005 until november 2007 that enable it to play select games from its predecessor, xbox. Language, simulated gambling, use of alcohol, use of tobacco, violence, mild suggestive themes. Shenmue ii gameplay xbox hd 720p xbox to xbox 360 youtube. Shenmue ii dreamcast, xbox, xbox 360 backwards compatible, are now available on. I played shenmue ii on both the xbox in 576i and xbox360 in 480p on the. Jan 04, 2018 shenmue 1 and 2 could be getting an hd remaster for ps4, xbox one before shenmue 3 shenmue fans are meant to finally be getting shenmue 3 the longawaited sequel to the much loved sega dreamcast. Shenmue 2 is now backward compatible i said to myself, i am never going to play shenmue 2 until it is backward compatible on the xbox 360, because i want to play it in high definition with all of that 4x antialiasing of the xbox 360 applied to it.
The 360 digital version is no longer avail because of the ferrari licence expiring i believe having searched online i cant find an answer, other that some people saying that the og xbox disc works on the 360 if you install a small update patch. Dec 14, 2006 dozens added to 360 backward compatibility list rumored psychonauts and shenmue ii included in the latest round of original xbox titles enabled for play on the xbox 360, along with a couple of. The first two shenmue games are coming to playstation 4, windows pc and xbox one later this year, sega announced today. As for its platforms, you can only play it on the dreamcast i think.
Fans of the dreamcast series, shenmue will enjoy the fact that the xbox version of shenmue ii is now compatible with the 360. The xbox version overall package is two dvds, because of the shenmue i. Shenmue i dreamcast and shenmue ii dreamcast, xbox, xbox 360 backwards compatible, are now available on steam, xbox one, and playstation 4. Arcade xbox 360 xbox one applications japanese gfwl windows 8 windows 10 mobile awardables leaderboards game sessions backward. Shenmue delivers an epic story of revenge within a unique open world that is still. Classicgaming xbox 360 owners can now do another little happy dance in celebration of more titles becoming playable on their polygonpumping xbox 360s.
Both games are coming back in one package for the playstation 4, xbox one, and pc sometime later this 2018. And heard that isnt very good and the original xbox. Id play it on 360 over a pc if one is available to you. Is your dreamcast also european, because if it is not you will. Unleashed, allowing a nice mixture of new games for you to. We shared news, such as support for freesync displays in the upcoming xbox spring update, went behindthescenes with our friends at rare to celebrate the launch of sea of thieves, enjoyed an update on all things pubg, watched the internet enjoy a healthy laugh at major nelsons whiteglove. I remember the dc version of shenmue 2s problems being substantially worse than the first, so im happy im going with the xbox version for my current playthrough. The following game list is final as of november 2007. Aug 21, 2015 if zone of enders hd gets added, it would be amazing. The three new xbox one backwards compatibility games that have come include kingdoms of amalur. Xbox 360 backwards compatibility updated shenmue ii.
How to make any xbox 360 hard drive backwards compatible run xbox originals duration. Microsoft continued to update the list of xbox games that were compatible with xbox 360 until. According to the listing, the collection will release on august 21, 2018. Both of the titles are regarded as cult classics, and shenmue ii is one of the most requested games for xbox one backward compatibility even to this day. Three new xbox one backwards compatibility games reach. Apr 14, 2018 sega is calling this release the shenmue definitive editions, and hinted that the longawaited shenmue 3 is still on the cards, though no specific details were offered. Select titles are xbox one x enhanced, leveraging the additional power of the console for. The xbox 360 controller does not contain the black and white buttons, so the lb and rb buttons fulfill the functions of the black and white buttons, respectively. Top 10 original xbox games we want for backward compatibility. This list has experienced significant fluctuations over time and many of these are noted below. Og xbox backwards compatibility final update adam koralik. If zone of enders hd gets added, it would be amazing.
Shenmue and shenmue 2 coming to ps4, xbox one and pc. Crimson skies, jade empire, halo 2, jsrf, and shenmue 2. New horizons this giveaway is open to the us, puerto rico and canada excluding quebec. I havent played a game using the backward compatible feature in a long time i have an og xbox for that but i think as long as you have a 360 with a hdd you can put the disc in and play. Shenmue 2 picks up the story where shenmue part 1 ends, and introduces more mini games, and a deeper plot that will leave you hanging at the end. Platforms xbox, xbox one, pc, playstation 4, dreamcast. Hello, this is the walkthrough for shenmue ii a game i personally consider to be much better than its predecessor and a true masterpiece of its time. Dozens added to 360 backwardcompatibility list rumored psychonauts and shenmue ii included in the latest round of original xbox titles enabled for play on the xbox 360, along with a. The ending can cost you around 56 hours of your life of basically walking around and doing qtes during run hopscotching around logs, rocks, branches, and even preventing yourself from dropping off certain areas. Shenmue ii walkthrough page 1 xbox achievement tracking. While the xbox version of shenmue ii was considered inferior to the. Dozens added to 360 backwardcompatibility list rumored psychonauts and shenmue ii included in the latest round of original xbox titles enabled for play on the xbox 360, along with a couple of. Win a nintendo switch with a digital version of animal crossing. Heh, i just finished replaying shenmue 1 on dc last week, and the framerate issues with that are pretty annoying in 2008.
Shenmue ii is a 2001 actionadventure game developed by sega am2 and published by sega for the dreamcast. List of xbox games compatible with xbox 360 xbox wiki. Its worth noting that some months, its only one xbox 360 game and one original xbox game. Unfollow shenmue 2 xbox to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Id heard it doesnt, but that was a good couple of months ago. Feb 17, 2006 looking into getting for a second time shenmue ii. Instead, microsoft created an emulator that simulates the xbox 360s hardware and software. No additional original xbox games will be added to. This free update brings the complete list of original xbox games that you can play on your xbox 360 to over 300. Can shenmue 2 be played on the xbox 360 please help i need. Through the generosity of fans all over the world, the.
Sega is aware of them and promised on august 31, 2018 that a console version patch would arrive toward the end of. Xbox one backward compatibility update enables 360. Microsoft continued to update the list of xbox games. The backwards compatibility update is now available over xbox live. Shenmue ii continues where shenmue left off, bringing ryo to hong kong with many unanswered questions as he follows the trail of lan di, the man who killed his father. It just checks to see if its genuine, then proceeds to download the repackaged game from the xbox live servers and install to your hdd. Sega is keeping the classic shenmue games alive by bringing both dreamcast classics shenmue i and shenmue ii to modern consoles and pcs. It features a dayandnight system, variable weather effects, nonplayer characters with daily schedules, and. Sega has tweeted that their shenmue 1 and 2 ps4 patch has been delayed for two weeks, although they did manage to release the pc patch on time. Remember, your original xbox games will look better than ever on xbox 360 running in 720p and 1080i with antialiasing. Shenmue and shenmue 2 coming to ps4, xbox one and pc polygon. Xbox 360 backwards compatibility update adds 37 new games.
Dec 16, 2006 how to make any xbox 360 hard drive backwards compatible run xbox originals duration. Cant wait to see shenmue iii get released for xbox one, fingers crossed ladies and gents overall shenmue is amazing, has an interesting open world, and iswas a great experience i can replay again and has held a great place in my life for gaming. Three new xbox one backwards compatibility games reach xbox. Well provide an update when an exact release date for the pc. It was directed, produced and written by yu suzuki. The performance of the games is bad, in particular 2nd runner on the xbox 360 is terrible, epically once you get to later levels. The xbox one isnt normally capable of playing xbox 360 games.
Theres a backwards compatibility patch you can download off the internet from. Additionally, the manner in which compatibility is achieved and the software errors associated with it are discussed in brief. May 17, 2014 shenmue ii incorporates three chapters of the shenmue saga. A list of xbox games that are compatible with the xbox 360 stands at the heart of this article. Shenmue 1 and 2 hd patch for console versions delayed. Play your favorites on the worlds most powerful console. No additional original xbox games will be added to this list. Jul 20, 2017 last month we debuted our first episode of inside xbox, our monthly premiere xbox broadcast show. I could get it on either the dreamcast or the xbox, but to help with my decision i was wondering if shenmue ii is backwards compatible. For recording i used a live gamer hd capture card some games can have graphical issues, lags and other. Xbox one games without an xbox one x updatepatch, including xbox 360 and original xbox backwards compatible titles can also take advantage of the xbox one xs hardware.
Can shenmue 2 be played on the xbox 360 please help i need to. It reads the game disc, but never uses the information off of it. List of xbox games compatible with xbox 360 wikipedia. Shenmue 1 and 2 ps4 patch delayed, but released for pc. Shenmue ii soon to be compatible with 360 shenmue ii. The xbox 360 launched with backward compatibility with the number of supported xbox games varying depending on region.
The framerate can and often will get into the teens, all while only the ps3 version of the game received a patch mitigating this issue. Plus great forums, game help and a special question and answer system. Theres an og xbox backwards compatibility announcement on the way and. Shenmue ii walkthrough please note that the details below reflect the time and playthroughs required to get all the achievements in this walkthrough. The xbox version of shenmue ii can be played on an xbox 360 after the patch has been downloaded and installed onto the xbox 360 system. Play over 600 xbox 360 games and original xbox classics on xbox one. Shenmue news dreamcast classic getting hd remaster for ps4. Two from the xbox one era and another two xbox 360 games which are playable on xbox one thanks to backward compatibility technology. Is the xbox version of shenmue 2 flawed in any way. Not too shabby for a cult series that has basically been dead for.
Dont forget to check out shenmue iii on playstation 4, epic games store, and steam november 19th, 2020. Like the original shenmue, shenmue ii consists of openworld environments interspersed with brawler battles and quick time events. P backstage pass to the scarface movie and you really get to experience the tony montana. I can not get shenmue 1 and 2 to start, after downloading it with the xbox game pass on pcwindows 10. I expect xbox shenmue 2 s price to skyrocket on ebay near future. Shenmue ii put way more qtes during cut scenes and even when in certain buildings if youre following the story that is. Learn how to connect consoles for system link play. Shenmue 1 and 2 console patch delayed, pc patch released. You can, however, play system link between original xbox and xbox 360 consoles. Shenmue 1 and 2 with xbox game pass not workinghow can. Dozens added to 360 backwardcompatibility list gamespot. In all in, its not perfect backwards compatibility the colour filters are.
As developers and publishers continue to take advantage of the true power of xbox one x, we will regularly update this list with new games and any updates to their capabilities like hdr and 4k. Shenmue ii for xbox spans one dvd only, eliminating the need to change discs every so often. Xbox one news this week includes a new pubg update, a fresh shenmue reveal and the latest backwards compatibility release countdown. Sep 06, 2018 shenmue 1 and 2 hd is available now on ps4, xbox one, and pc. Games here are enhanced by console specific updatespatches when played on an xbox one x. Pubg update, shenmue reveal, backwards compatibility release countdown xbox one news this week includes a new pubg update, a fresh shenmue reveal and the latest backwards. There was another post about this in july 2019 with no resolutionthat was also locked by a moderator. Apr 14, 2018 both of the titles are regarded as cult classics, and shenmue ii is one of the most requested games for xbox one backward compatibility even to this day. Great game, not for noobie cod gamers, this game should appeal to og gamers, because we lived through a time in gaming when passwords were a high speed way to save where you left off at in a game, and.