A statement came from Microsoft that will upset game lovers. The company announced that it will close the online store of its game console Xbox 360 and the Xbox 360 Marketplace on July 29, 2024. However, according to a post on Xbox's website, gamers using the old console will not be able to purchase and download new games.
However, Microsoft said it will allow users to play with Xbox 360 games they've already purchased and older games compatible with the console.
TECHNOLOGY HAS IMPROVED, EXPECTATIONS HAVE CHANGED
"A lot has changed since the launch of Xbox 360 in 2005. Technology has evolved, expectations of gamers have changed, and we're focused on making Xbox Series X|S the best place to play now and in the future."
Microsoft discontinued the Xbox 360 in 2016 and a year later launched Xbox Game Pass, a subscription gaming service accessible across consoles and Windows platforms.
As part of its latest move, the Movies and TV app on the older console will also be removed.
The Xbox 360 is considered one of the best-selling game consoles of all time, ahead of Sony's PlayStation 3. Microsoft had sold around 84 million Xbox 360 units by 2014, which is when it stopped reporting its sales due to the launch of its successor, the Xbox One.
