Xbox error message "Can't play this game"

[Fernandoa]

I am having a Xbox 360 console at my home which is almost 4 months old. One if my friend bought a original Xbox game which i wanted to play on my Xbox console, but when i put it in the console and tried to play, the system gave me error message stating, "Can't play this game." I tried it many times but still the same error. I am not able to find out why is it happening. Do any one of you faced the similar problem ? Please let me know the solution to fix this problem. Thanks ..

[Ninja-X]

Yeah, i am aware of this problem . I was also facing the same problem some weeks ago and while work around i found that it is because if a runtime error prevents your Xbox 360 console from successfully loading the original Xbox game. A runtime error can occur for many reasons. Sometimes, the issue may just be that the disc is dirty, smudged, scratched, or otherwise damaged.

[Maq.H]

In order to resolve this error, you need to work with the backward compatibility list. Just try these steps for the same:-

1. Verify that the game is on the approved backward compatibility list. To do this, please visit xbox.com/games Web site
2. Examine the disc for physical defects, smudges, or scratches.
3. Clean the disc, and then try again.If you have an original Xbox console, try to play the game in the original Xbox console.

To clean the disk, Hold the disc by the edges without touching the surface with your fingers. use a soft, clean cloth, lightly wiping from the center outwards. Do not use solvents or chemicals to clean the disc.

[reddevil6]

Original Xbox game support enables your Xbox 360 video game console to play an array of games from your original Xbox video game console. Original Xbox game support requires a hard disk drive (HDD) accessory on your Xbox 360 console. You can Update through Xbox LIVE to obtain updates for your Xbox 360 console. Getting the update free through Xbox LIVE is the best option because your console will be updated automatically as new games are supported.