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The Xbox 360 Store Is Closing, But Don't Get Too Worried

After 18+ years, the Xbox 360 store is closing--but here's why it might not impact you all that much.
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The Xbox 360 store is officially closing up shop. Microsoft has confirmed that the marketplace, which opened 18 years ago in 2005, will officially shut down on July 29, 2024.

At this time, you will not longer be able to purchase games, DLC, and other entertainment from the store on Xbox 360 or the Xbox 360 Marketplace website. The Microsoft Movies and TV apps will also stop working on July 29, 2024, so anything in your library there won't be viewable after that date.

Backwards-compatible Xbox 360 titles will thankfully remain available to purchase and play on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S after the Xbox 360 store closes.

For any Xbox 360 games and DLC already purchased, nothing is changing--those games and content will still be available to use. This includes on Xbox 360, as well as Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S through backwards compatibility. Content can be re-downloaded as well.

"A lot has changed since the Xbox 360 launched in 2005. Technology has evolved, expectations from players have shifted, and we are focused on making Xbox Series X|S the best place to play now and in the future," Microsoft said regarding the shutdown.

Online multiplayer on Xbox 360 through Xbox network (formerly Xbox Live) will remain available after the Xbox 360 store closes, provided the publisher of the game still runs servers. Additionally, cloud saves will still be available on Xbox 360, and they can transfer to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
 
Even though the Xbox 360 is two generations old now, there are still people that enjoy playing its games. In fact, many Xbox 360 games are readily available to play on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S consoles thanks to the backward compatibility program. But while there are many Xbox 360 games available through backward compatibility, there are many others that are only playable on Xbox 360. And unfortunately, fans will be losing the ability to purchase those games digitally starting next year.

The Xbox 360 digital marketplace will shut down on July 29, 2024, at which point gamers can no longer purchase new games, DLC, or other content for the console, including movies and TV shows. The Movies & TV app is shutting down completely on that day, meaning gamers will no longer be able to watch any movies or TV show content they purchased on the device on that day.

Any content placed on the newer Xbox Store will still be available.
 
It is unfortunate that any movies or TV show purchase on the Xbox 360 will no longer be viewable after July 29, 2024 on the Xbox 360's Movies & TV app.
 
It is nice that online multiplayer, cloud saves, and content can be re-downloaded after the Xbox 360 store closes.
 
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