Yes, you can play FIFA 23 Xbox One version on an Xbox Series S

As a huge FIFA gaming fan myself, owning both an Xbox Series S and Xbox One S, one of the first questions I had when FIFA 23 was announced was – can I play the Xbox One version of FIFA 23 on my Series S?

The quick answer is: absolutely yes! Thanks to the awesome backwards compatibility of the Xbox Series S, you can download and play previous-gen Xbox One games like FIFA 23 with no problems. I‘ll explain everything you need to know about playing FIFA 23 Xbox One edition on an Xbox Series S.

Backwards Compatibility Allows Xbox One Games on Series S

The Xbox Series S fully supports backwards compatibility – the ability to play games from previous Xbox console generations. This lets you access and play a huge library of Xbox One, Xbox 360 and even original Xbox games on your Series S.

When playing Xbox One games on the Series S, the console runs the Xbox One S version of those games. But it utilizes the more powerful Series S hardware to run the games at higher performance levels than what Xbox One S can reach.

For FIFA 23, that means you‘ll get to play the Xbox One edition of the game at up to 1440p resolution and 60FPS on Xbox Series S. That‘s a major upgrade over the native 1080p resolution that Xbox One S can manage with FIFA.

Enhanced Backwards Compatibility Features

In addition to higher resolutions, the Series S employs other enhanced backwards compatibility features for older games:

So in many cases, Xbox One games can feel quite a bit better when played on a Series S!

You Can Play Online Cross-Generation in FIFA 23

When playing the Xbox One version of FIFA 23 (or any cross-gen Xbox game) on a Series S, you retain full online multiplayer functionality with Xbox One players.

EA has confirmed that FIFA 23 supports cross-generation multiplayer between Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

So this means you‘ll be able to play FUT, Pro Clubs and all other online FIFA modes with your friends – no matter if they are on Xbox One or Series S/X consoles. Perfect if you‘ve upgraded early to next-gen!

Cross-gen Xbox requirements for FIFA 23:

• Xbox Live Gold subscription (for online multiplayer)
• Owning equivalent version of game (Standard or Ultimate Edition)
• Added platforms players as in-game friends

With those met, you can squad up with your mates for online FIFA fun even across Xbox generations this year!

Expect Better Visuals/Performance from Native Series S Version

While the Xbox One edition of FIFA 23 will work great on Xbox Series S, make no mistake – the native Series S/X version specifically optimized for next-gen consoles will provide a superior experience.

The native next-gen FIFA 23 leverages the full power of the Xbox Series S hardware for features like:

• 4K Resolution – Shaper image quality (upscaled on Series S)
• 60+ FPS Gameplay – Smoother, more responsive play
• Hypermotion 2 – More realistic on-pitch action
• Shorter Load Times – Get into matches quicker

Based on my experience testing FIFA games every year, you can expect decent improvements across visuals, load times and gameplay fluidity from the native app.

FIFA 23 Xbox Edition Comparison

So while still totally playable, expect some visual downgrades running the Xbox One FIFA 23 on Series S.

Which FIFA 23 Edition Makes Sense for Xbox Series S Owners?

If you only own an Xbox Series S, it‘s a no-brainer – get the native Series S/X version for the best performance and features.

However, if you‘re coming from an Xbox One and want to play FIFA with friends who haven‘t upgraded yet, grabbing the Xbox One edition for backwards compatibility cross-gen multiplayer makes perfect sense too.

Just depends if your priority is best visuals/performance or playing with your current friends online! You‘ve got options either way.

And there you have it – hope this helps explain exactly what‘s possible with FIFA 23 on Xbox Series S! Feel free to hit me up with any other questions.