Microsoft will shut down the Xbox 360 Store on July 29, 2024. This means that after that date, players will no longer be able to purchase new games, DLC, or other content for the console from the Xbox 360 Store.
However, previously purchased games and DLC will still be playable and downloadable.
Microsoft decides to shut down Xbox 360 Store as it is no longer sustainable
Microsoft has announced that it will shut down the Xbox 360 Store on July 29, 2024. The company will also delist some Xbox 360 games from the store. Although the delisted games would not be These games not be available for purchase, they will be playable if they have already been purchased.
The decision to shut down the Xbox 360 Store is likely due to the age of the console. The Xbox 360 was released in 2005, and it is now over 18 years old. Microsoft is likely focusing its resources on newer consoles, such as the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
The closure of the Xbox 360 Store is a disappointment for some gamers, but it is not unexpected. Many other companies have shut down the stores for their older consoles in recent years.
Xbox 360 owners should make sure to purchase any games or DLC that they want before the store closes. They can also transfer their games to an Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S console so that they can continue playing them.
Things to keep in mind about the closure of the Xbox 360 Store:
- The Microsoft Movies & TV app will also be shut down on July 29, 2024. This means that users will no longer be able to watch movies or TV shows that they have purchased through the app.
- Microsoft will be providing a grace period of one year after the store closes. During this time, users will still be able to download games and DLC that they have already purchased.
- After the grace period ends, users will still be able to play games that they have already purchased. However, they will not be able to download new games or DLC.
Despite the shutdown of the Xbox 360 Store, Microsoft has said that it will continue to support the Xbox 360 console. This means that players will still be able to play games, download updates, and access multiplayer services.
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