IGN - Via Developer Mode, the Xbox Series X/S can run Retro Arch, a UWP-based emulator capable of playing PS2 games like Metal Gear Solid 2, God of War, and more.
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Xbox Series X/S: How to Set Up and Play PS2 and GameCube Games On the new Xbox Series X - Gamester81 - YouTube
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People are using the Xbox Series X to play PS2 games, which is hilarious since the PS5 can't, natively – Destructoid
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Does Xbox Series X/S Have Better Backward Compatibility? Console Reportedly Runs PS2 Games | Tech Times
GameSpot - The Xbox Series S/X is apparently better at playing PS2 games than the PS5. 🤷 This is all thanks to Developer Mode, a feature that can be enabled on the
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