New Xbox 360 disc format is compatible with older consoles

Major Nelson has posted a clarification regarding the concern over the new Xbox 360 disc format’s compatibility with older consoles – and the news is good.  The replacement plan that was covered here, was related to a previous update.  And there are no compatibility issues with the new disc format and older consoles.  Phew.

Clarification time! The console replacement plan that is the subject of some of today’s headlines is related to a previous update, NOT the system update that has been in public beta and will be deployed shortly.

The new disc format that is part of the beta has been rigorously tested across all Xbox 360 models and there are no known compatibility issues.

Hope that clears a few things up.