We already published the list of best original Xbox games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best original Xbox compilation games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the original Xbox definitely has a great library of compilation games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the original Xbox and compilation games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. Midway Arcade Treasures 2
- Release Data: Backbone Entertainment/Midway, 2004
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Midway Arcade Treasures 2 isn’t perfect.
It has its little glitches and problems here and there, but the bonus material is nice and most of the games are nearly identical to the arcade originals that they’re trying to duplicate.
The number of great games makes Midway Arcade Treasures 2 worth owning if you’re a fan of Midway’s back catalog.
#9. Taito Legends
- Release Data: Empire Oxford/Empire Interactive, 2005
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
If you’re already excited about the old games in this collection, they’re re-created faithfully enough to warrant picking it up.
Many of the games are still fun even if you’ve already mastered them over years ago.
Operation Wolf and the other light gun games aren’t perfect, but they’re still playable.
#8. The King of Fighters 02/03
- Release Data: SNK Playmore, 2005
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
This isn’t exactly the product that’s going to make a fighting game fan out of anybody who wouldn’t already fit that description.
But if you’ve ever enjoyed the King of Fighters series over the years, or any of SNK’s other great fighting games for that matter, then you’d be doing yourself a favor if you get this one.
#7. Midway Arcade Treasures
- Release Data: Midway, 2003
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Midway Arcade Treasures has all the ingredients to make a great compilation, but you can’t help but feel that a better job could have been done if everything worked correctly.
If you don’t mind the sorts of minor issues that are rampant throughout this collection, you’ll be able to get your fill with Midway Arcade Treasures.
#6. Sonic Mega Collection Plus
- Release Data: Sonic Team/Sega, 2004
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Sonic Mega Collection Plus offers gamers a chance to step back in time to look at games when they were a little simpler and in some ways a little better.
Whether you’ll be playing it on a PS2 or on an Xbox, you’ll be treated to emulation that’s virtually indiscernible from the original games running on the original hardware.
#5. Street Fighter Anniversary Collection
- Release Data: Capcom, 2005
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
If you’ve played and enjoyed other fighting games on the Xbox, but you’ve never played Third Strike, then you’ve been missing out and would do well to give it a try.
The fact that you also get Hyper Street Fighter II: The Anniversary Edition thrown in as part of the deal is a great bonus.
#4. Capcom Classics Collection
- Release Data: Digital Eclipse/Capcom, 2005
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
While this might leave Street Fighter fans scratching their heads, any package with Forgotten Worlds, Commando, Gun.Smoke, and Final Fight in it is easily worth getting.
If you’re a fan of these sorts of compilations, this one is, for the most part, well done.
#3. Mega Man Anniversary Collection
- Release Data: Atomic Planet Entertainment/Capcom, 2005
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
If you don’t mind outdated graphics and have any interest in Mega Man whatsoever, then there isn’t a single reason not to pick up Mega Man Anniversary Collection.
This is simply one of the richest, most well-put-together classic compilations ever made, and it manages to makes improvements that are not only great but practically seem like common sense.
#2. Dead or Alive Ultimate
- Release Data: Team Ninja/Tecmo, 2004
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Overall, the core gameplay in Dead or Alive Ultimate really hasn’t changed much since the release of Dead or Alive 2, so if you’ve played any of the previous installments in the series, you’ll know exactly what to expect here.
#1. Grand Theft Auto Double Pack
- Release Data: Rockstar Vienna/Rockstar Games, 2003
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
If you’re an Xbox owner who either hasn’t played these games or is looking to play them again, the Xbox versions of GTA III and Vice City are the best ones available, and they’re just as amazing now as they were when they were first released on the PlayStation 2.
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