Any backwards compatibility update?

[Cantgetright69]

Ncaa 14 available on xbox one yet?

[R1zzo23]

Re: Any backwards compatibility update?

Zero update and I would bet my house it won’t ever be backwards compatible for XBOX One since there are legal issues around the game.


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[SilverBullet19]

Re: Any backwards compatibility update?

Yup, never happening due to legal issues.

[GrayDawg]

Re: Any backwards compatibility update?

I have my doubts too however perhaps a way around these issues is to make the game backwards compatible but don't make it available for purchase.

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[SilverBullet19]

Re: Any backwards compatibility update?

I have my doubts too however perhaps a way around these issues is to make the game backwards compatible but don't make it available for purchase.

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That’s not worth their time. Why go through the trouble? Those who have the game already have a console and play on it. Almost no one would buy the new console just to continue playing an old game, they’re happy on their 360 or PS3.

That means it only works for people who already have the game (they get no cut on second hand sales). So they would spend time/resources (money) to make something work that gives them nothing in return.


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[GrayDawg]

Re: Any backwards compatibility update?

That’s not worth their time. Why go through the trouble? Those who have the game already have a console and play on it. Almost no one would buy the new console just to continue playing an old game, they’re happy on their 360 or PS3.

That means it only works for people who already have the game (they get no cut on second hand sales). So they would spend time/resources (money) to make something work that gives them nothing in return.


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Really! They have raked in the cash on this game. By the way I would get rid of my 360 if they made this game backwards compatible. No one is saying buy a new console. Just let us play the game on the new system. Not rocket science here.

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[SilverBullet19]

Any backwards compatibility update?

Really! They have raked in the cash on this game. By the way I would get rid of my 360 if they made this game backwards compatible. No one is saying buy a new console. Just let us play the game on the new system. Not rocket science here.

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Yes they raked in cash when it was new, but they won’t get any more from making it compatible. It would be a poor move from a business standpoint.

I get what you’re saying, it would be convenient. It’s just not a money maker.


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[BA2929]

Re: Any backwards compatibility update?

Really! They have raked in the cash on this game. By the way I would get rid of my 360 if they made this game backwards compatible. No one is saying buy a new console. Just let us play the game on the new system. Not rocket science here.

It'll never happen due to licensing issues.


There's a reason why the only sports game that is backwards compatible is NBA Jam and it's confusing how that even made the cut.

[GrayDawg]

Re: Any backwards compatibility update?

It'll never happen due to licensing issues.


There's a reason why the only sports game that is backwards compatible is NBA Jam.

Fight night champion was recently made backwards compatible. Whether they do it for ncaa who knows.

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[SilverBullet19]

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Fight night champion was recently made backwards compatible. Whether they do it for ncaa who knows.

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Fight night was different. You're dealing with professionals who were paid to be in the game, and there was no new version released on the new consoles. So it made sense for them, get more sales since there's no new option, and even the people in the game may get more royalties.

NCAA however already had issues because they couldn't pay the athletes. I could see it opening up all new lawsuits.

[GrayDawg]

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Fight night was different. You're dealing with professionals who were paid to be in the game, and there was no new version released on the new consoles. So it made sense for them, get more sales since there's no new option, and even the people in the game may get more royalties.

NCAA however already had issues because they couldn't pay the athletes. I could see it opening up all new lawsuits.

I see your point there. All I am saying is they put forth the effort to make it compatible. Still think they could do the same thing just don't make it available for purchase as they are doing now. Essentially they are just making the game available on another system for those who already have the game. Don't see how that would open the door to more lawsuits if no more money is being made off of player's likeness.

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[K0ZZ]

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I see your point there. All I am saying is they put forth the effort to make it compatible. Still think they could do the same thing just don't make it available for purchase as they are doing now. Essentially they are just making the game available on another system for those who already have the game. Don't see how that would open the door to more lawsuits if no more money is being made off of player's likeness.

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That could still open up legal issues just from them working on the game, and EA is a publicly traded company as is Microsoft. At the end of the day they are in the business to make $$ and get their investors return. Since Xbox uses emulation rather than true BC, changing game code to run on the One requires resources which would come without much benefit to either company. The goodwill gained among those that want it would be significantly outweighed by potential legal ramifications and the implied costs. If they were able to release a digital download, then it would be possible, but with the current legal climate, the odds are essentially 0. Would it be great if they did this? Absolutely! But I'd put my money on a new college title before this being made BC, and both are essentially 0% until the legal issues resolves.

[SilverBullet19]

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I see your point there. All I am saying is they put forth the effort to make it compatible. Still think they could do the same thing just don't make it available for purchase as they are doing now. Essentially they are just making the game available on another system for those who already have the game. Don't see how that would open the door to more lawsuits if no more money is being made off of player's likeness.

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I'll echo what Kozz said, it's not worth it to them. To make it backward compatible without selling new copies would literally just be a show of good faith to people who still play the game. They would be doing it to keep loyalty of people on a 5 year old game. It's just not worth it, because whether they do or not, if they came out with a new one everyone would buy it anyway.

I agree, it would be nice. If they did, and my Xbox died, I'd get an Xbox1. I literally only play my 360 for NCAA. It's just a good size financial investment with no gain for them, so it won't happen.

[GrayDawg]

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I'll echo what Kozz said, it's not worth it to them. To make it backward compatible without selling new copies would literally just be a show of good faith to people who still play the game. They would be doing it to keep loyalty of people on a 5 year old game. It's just not worth it, because whether they do or not, if they came out with a new one everyone would buy it anyway.

I agree, it would be nice. If they did, and my Xbox died, I'd get an Xbox1. I literally only play my 360 for NCAA. It's just a good size financial investment with no gain for them, so it won't happen.

Fair enough. Probably won't based on the evidence so far. But also see plenty of games on the compatibility list that are not worth the trouble either lol. But still will continue to request this as there is no other game.

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[Td1984]

Re: Any backwards compatibility update?

Due to the ongoing legal issues, plus expired licenses, it can't ever happen.