Get ready to feel old and/or cluttered, depending on how many consoles are plugged into your game room TV right now. The Xbox 360 Store and Marketplace are shutting down at the end of this month. Microsoft announced this last year and set an official closing date for July 29, according to Your official FAQ pageIn case you haven't noticed, the end of July is quickly approaching.
All games, DLC, and any information about games for Microsoft’s second-generation console will not be available to purchase or download on the Xbox 360 console. However, your game and movie purchases will still be safe if you have older titles on your Xbox One or Series x/S console. You can also continue to watch any movies and shows you’ve purchased on Windows 10 and 11 devices.
Phew! For a moment I thought I wouldn't be able to play. NBA Jam: On Fire Edition on my Xbox One. Running an even bigger Dirk Nowitski up and down the court is the only way I can release the frustrations of my day (and the last few NBA Finals) without breaking stuff.
Microsoft first announced the closure of the Xbox 360 store and marketplace last year. It may be unrelated, but Microsoft has had a rough year in the Xbox sector. Most recently, the company announced a price increase for its Game Pass Ultimate gaming menu and live online plan from $17 to $20 per month and its Game Pass Core plan from $60 to $75. The Game Pass Core plan also includes access to PC games and comes with an EA Play membership.
Basically, the Xbox 360 is being taken off life support right now and we're all just waiting for it to pass on to that big used game store in the sky. You only have a few weeks left to offer your condolences.
