Are Halo 1 & 2 backwards compatible?!?

[That One Guy.]

I have a 360 and I know Halo 1 & 2 are backwards compatible with the 360 but I heard you need the latest update and an HDD?? I have an HDD but I don't have XBL because of my internet. So do you NEED the update to play Halo 1& 2 or can I just pop them and start playing?

 

[Bob J]

if u have a xbox arcade then no
if xbox white 1 im not sure (ur box should say on back)(the box it came in)
if u have the black 1 then definently