Dataminers examining newly released original Xbox games on PC say they found files linked to Microsoft’s Xbox 360 backward-compatibility emulator. This suggests that much of the technology needed to run Xbox 360 games on PC may already exist, though Microsoft has not announced any plans or timetable for releasing such titles.

Microsoft has added Blinx, Fuzion Frenzy, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge and Conker: Live & Reloaded to PC at $9.99 each, with graphical options including up to 4K resolution scaling. Previous digital owners can access the games without paying again, while Microsoft has promised further games and features; the news comes amid criticism of platform holders’ preservation policies and Xbox job cuts.