The Ultimate Compilation: Exploring the Mega Man X Collection

Critics generally viewed the collection as a solid, if safe, compilation. While it earned "generally favorable" reviews—boasting Metacritic scores of 73 on PS2 and 75 on GameCube—some pointed to a lack of substantial new features compared to the originals.

The collection provides high-quality ports of the series' foundational titles, allowing players to witness the shift from 16-bit to 32-bit gaming.

In 2018, Capcom expanded on this concept with the for modern platforms like the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. These newer versions introduced:

: The bundle features Mega Man X through Mega Man X6 .