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Microsoft policy disallows backwards compatibility with download content

Reenee | September 12, 2007 | News | XBOX 360 
A couple days ago I posted an article regarding Konami wanting player feedback with their 360 DDR game DDR Universe. Earlier today, the subject of backwards compatibility was brought up and the person overlooking the feedback said that Microsoft now disallows sequels/future versions of games to pick up data from a previous game to be used.

In other words, those songpacks you bought on Guitar Hero 2 or DDR Universe? NOT PLAYABLE on Guitar Hero 3/DDR Universe 2.

The policy was changed from the original Xbox. The DDR Ultramix series of games can pick up on previously purchased content.

Imagine the backlash from the 360 Guitar Hero fanbase. It's bad enough the download content is overpriced. Scary.
As per Download content from Microsoft, each title is only allowed to have it's own DLC. So, unfortunately, all the DLC for Universe 1 will only be compatible for Universe 1. Same thing goes for 2 when it comes out. DLC for Universe 2 will only work for Universe 2.

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  • 1 thumbs!
    Bunnyburn | September 12, 2007
    Big deal. If you downloaded songs for GHII, chances are, you OWN GHII. You wanna play songs from GHII, it's all a matter of spending 15 seconds to put the damn disc in your Xbox. Lazy bastards.
    • 0 thumbs!
      Reenee | September 13, 2007
      The ability for future games to read older data can provide patches and updates, making them play as intended. Better yet, they could also take advantage of new features introduced in future games.
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    Final Blade | September 13, 2007
    I agree with Bunnyburn but it sucks for you GHI players
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    Silver Mirror | September 13, 2007
    I really like it when you get content from previous games in a franchise, it feels like your rewarded

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