Microsoft Launches Retro Classics: A Nostalgic Gaming Experience
Microsoft is bringing back memories with its new offering, Retro Classics. This collection features over 50 classic games from Activision, dating back to teh '80s and '90s. Titles like Pitfall!,Grand Prix,Cosmic Ark,and MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat are now available at no additional cost for Game Pass subscribers. This initiative mirrors what Nintendo Switch Online has done and highlights Microsoft's dedication to preserving gaming history.
Accessing Retro Classics
Game Pass members can enjoy these nostalgic titles on Xbox consoles,PCs,or through Xbox Cloud gaming on various devices. Supported devices include select LG and Samsung smart tvs, Amazon Fire TV products, and Meta Quest headsets.Subscribers can not only play these classic games but also earn achievements and participate in global community challenges. A new save-and-reload feature is included as well—this is a first for many of these older titles.
A Look at the Game Collection
The following list showcases some of the exciting games included in this collection:
- Activision Prototype #1
- Atlantis
- Atlantis II
- Barnstorming
- Baseball
- Beamrider
- Bloody Human freeway
- Boxing
- Bridge
- Caesar II
- Checkers
- Chopper Command
- Commando
- The Legend of Robin Hood: Conquests of the Longbow
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- Cosmic Ark
- Crackpots
- decathlon
- Demon Attack
- Dolphin
- Dragster
- Enduro
- Fathom
- fire Fighter
- Fishing Derby
- Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist
- Freeway
- Frostbite
- Grand Prix
- H.E.R.O.
- Kaboom!
- Laser Blast
- MechWarrior
- MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat
- Megamania
Pitfall!
Pitfall II: Lost Caverns
Police Quest 1
Pressure Cooker
Quest for Glory I
Riddles of the Sphinx
River Raid
River Raid II
Robot Tank
Sky Jinks
Space Quest 2
Space Quest 6
Space Treat Deluxe
Spider Fighter
Star Voyager
Tennis
The Adventures of Willy Beamish
the Dagger of Amon Ra
Thwocker
Title Match Pro Wrestling
Torin’s Passage
Trick shot
Vault Assault
Venetian Blinds
Zork I
Zork Zero
This notable lineup shows Microsoft’s commitment to expanding its offerings beyond just a few titles.
A growing Library Ahead!
This launch is just the beginning; Microsoft plans to add more than 100 Activision and Blizzard classics over time.Fans will have an ever-expanding library filled with retro content to explore. For those looking for even more options, Antstream Arcade offers a special deal for Game Pass members—access their entire library featuring over 1,300 games for $9.99 if you sign up before June 4.
A New Life for Classic games!
This initiative allows Microsoft to utilize its extensive catalog from Activision Blizzard after acquiring it recently. It ensures that beloved franchises continue to thrive in today’s gaming world. Whether revisiting childhood favorites or discovering them anew, Retro Classics on Game Pass offers something enjoyable for every gamer.
