<sod>  *A [[computer system]] is backward compatible if it is able to work with software or accessories designed for the system it is meant to replace.
 ** The [[Atari 7800]] is backward compatible with most [[Atari 2600]] games.
 ** The [[Game Boy Advance]] is backward compatible with previous [[Game Boy]] systems, meaning all [[Game Boy]] & [[Game Boy Color]] titles are playable on this system.
** The [[PlayStation 2]] is backward compatible with the original [[PlayStation]], meaning older games like ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'' can be played on a PlayStation 2.
 ** The [[PlayStation 3]] is backward compatible with PlayStation 2 games.
 ** The [[Intel 80486]] processor is backward compatible with the [[Intel 80386|80386]] because it can execute programs written for the 80386.
 ** The [[Xbox 360]] is backward compatible with some [[Xbox]] games. Support for this function will improve over time.
 <eod> <sod> *A [[computer system]] is backward compatible if it is able to work with software or accessories designed for the system it is meant to replace.
 ** The [[Atari 7800]] is backward compatible with most [[Atari 2600]] games.
 ** The [[Game Boy Advance]] is backward compatible with previous [[Game Boy]] systems, meaning all [[Game Boy]] & [[Game Boy Color]] titles are playable on this system.
** The [[PlayStation 2]] is backward compatible with the original [[PlayStation]].
* The [[Nintendo DS]] is backward compatible with [[Game Boy Advance]] games only.
 ** The [[PlayStation 3]] is backward compatible with PlayStation 2 games.
 ** The [[Intel 80486]] processor is backward compatible with the [[Intel 80386|80386]] because it can execute programs written for the 80386.
 ** The [[Xbox 360]] is backward compatible with some [[Xbox]] games. Support for this function will improve over time.
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