Microsoft to turn old Xbox Ones into cloud streaming boxes

The days of obsolescence may be over.

The Xbox Series X’s cutting-edge hardware is intended for games that are slated only for new-gen consoles. Where does that leave owners of original Xbox One, which is starting to get a bit long in the tooth? There are still millions of users on the original Xbox One, which are barely capable of 1080p. That could be about to change.

In a blog post on Xbox Wire, Microsoft stated its intent to bring some cloud streaming goodness to older consoles to help them keep up. “For the millions of people who play on Xbox One consoles today, we are looking forward to sharing more about how we will bring many of these next-gen games, such as Microsoft Flight Simulator, to your console through Xbox Cloud Gaming, just like we do with mobile devices, tablets, and browsers.”