Summary
After almost 20 years, Microsoft is officially closing the Xbox 360 storefront.
After July 29, 2024, you will no longer be able to purchase games on your vintage 360.
Heres what that means.
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Used copies that you find on disc will continue to work just fine.
TrueAchievementshas a full list of games that are currently on sale, with more being added each week.
Expect more discounts before the store closes for good.
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Microsoft still requires a premium subscription to play online on the Xbox 360.
This was once called Xbox Live Gold but is now known asGame Pass Core.
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Itll set you back $9.99/month, just like Xbox Live Gold once did.
The End of an Era
The Xbox 360 arguably represents Microsofts finest hour in console gaming.
Prefer discs?Thrift stores are a goldmine for physical media from this era.
