It’s that time of year again, Xbox fans. The Xbox Summer Sale 2025 — also dubbed the Ultimate Game Sale — has officially landed, and alongside some big modern hits, this sale brings back a wave of nostalgia in the form of classic backward compatible games from the Xbox 360 and original Xbox eras.
If you’ve been sitting on the fence about reliving some of the greatest moments in Xbox’s history, there’s no better time than now. With over 70 backward compatible titles discounted, this year’s summer lineup is stacked, covering everything from quirky cult hits to genre-defining masterpieces.
Running through the end of July, these deals offer up to 85% off on select titles. So whether you want to replay Red Dead Redemption, dive back into Alan Wake, or relive the golden age of Call of Duty, there’s plenty to rediscover.
Highlights you don’t want to miss
Okay, let’s cut to the chase. Here are some standout deals you should keep an eye on:
- Brutal Legend – 80% off
- Deus Ex: Human Revolution – 85% off
- Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light – 85% off
- The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings – 85% off
- Castlevania: Lords of Shadow series – up to 75% off
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic I & II – 65% off
- Mass Effect – 75% off
- Red Dead Redemption – 30% off
There’s a noticeable pattern here: if it’s a fan-favorite RPG, cult-hit platformer, or a classic shooter, it’s probably on sale. Now keep in mind that some of these older titles have seen ports, remakes, or remasters in recent years, but for purists and retro fans, nothing beats the originals.
The full list: Every backward compatible game on sale
Here’s the complete breakdown of all backward compatible Xbox 360 and original Xbox games featured in the Xbox Summer Sale 2025. Every title listed is part of the sale and will remain discounted through the end of July:
| Game | Discount |
|---|---|
| A Kingdom for Keflings | 75% |
| A World of Keflings | 75% |
| Alan Wake | 70% |
| Alan Wake’s American Nightmare | 70% |
| Alien Hominid 360 | 70% |
| BattleBlock Theater | 75% |
| Blue Dragon | 67% |
| Brutal Legend | 80% |
| Call of Duty 2 | 50% |
| Call of Duty 3 | 50% |
| Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare | 50% |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops | 50% |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 + Season Pass | 70% |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) | 50% |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011) | 50% |
| Call of Duty: World at War | 50% |
| Call of Juarez Gunslinger | 80% |
| Castlevania series (Lords of Shadow etc.) | 67% – 75% |
| Costume Quest | 80% |
| Deus Ex: Human Revolution | 85% |
| Disney Epic Mickey 2 | 75% |
| Dragon Age: Origins & 2 | 75% |
| Fable Anniversary, 2, 3 | 60% |
| Fight Night Champion | 75% |
| Ikaruga | 50% |
| Injustice: Gods Among Us | 75% |
| Jade Empire | 75% |
| Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light | 85% |
| LEGO Games: Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Pirates | 75% |
| Lost Odyssey | 67% |
| Mass Effect | 75% |
| Psychonauts | 80% |
| Red Dead Redemption + Undead Nightmare | 30% |
| The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings | 85% |
| Tomb Raider: Underworld, Anniversary, Legend | 50% – 85% |
| Star Wars: KOTOR 1 & 2, Republic Commando, Force Unleashed Series | 65% |
| The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion | 70% |
| Super Meat Boy | 70% |
| Space Invaders: IG | 85% |
Some of these games, like Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon, are harder to find physical versions of nowadays, and digital discounts are rare. And for games like Mass Effect or Dragon Age: Origins, this is a budget-friendly way to get in before trying the more modern instalments.
It’s also an awesome excuse to stockpile classics before Microsoft ever changes pricing policies, licensing agreements, or delists content. Hey, you never know.
Just remember to act before the end of July: once it’s gone, it’s gone.
The Xbox Summer Sale 2025 is shaping up to be one of the strongest yet for retro lovers and Xbox loyalists. With more than 70 backwards compatible games discounted, it’s a celebration of Xbox’s legacy, and maybe your own gaming history, too.
Start digging through that wishlist, whip out your controller, and prepare for one of the deepest dives into Xbox nostalgia you’ll have all year.