this is incorrect. according to microsoft they are running emulation.<p>Behind the scenes, Microsoft has built a full Xbox 360 emulator for its Xbox One console. &quot;Xbox One Backward Compatibility is an Xbox 360 emulator that runs on Xbox One and is used to play Xbox 360 games,&quot; says a Microsoft spokesperson in a statement to The Verge.<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.theverge.com&#x2F;2015&#x2F;6&#x2F;15&#x2F;8785955&#x2F;microsoft-xbox-one-xbox-360-emulator-software" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.theverge.com&#x2F;2015&#x2F;6&#x2F;15&#x2F;8785955&#x2F;microsoft-xbox-one...</a><p>the package they are sending when you insert the disc is a container that contains the xbox emulator, any media assets, the game and compatibility stuff that is needed.