The Xbox 360 Store Will Close July 2024, But You Can Keep Playing Your Favorite Games

It will be 18 years this November since the launch of Xbox 360. This console was revolutionary, allowing many gamers to experience gaming for the first and connecting with others around the globe. Over the years, we’ve heard stories of players who found a lifelong love of games, starting with the likes of Kameo, Gears of War, Fable 2,Other Xbox 360 Classics. We’re thrilled so many fans keep playing their favorite Xbox 360 games on Xbox 360, or on newer consoles via Backward Compatibility.

We have an opportunity to talk about Xbox 360 as we approach 2024:

• On July 29, 2024, Xbox will stop supporting The ability to purchase new games, DLC, and other entertainment content from the Xbox 360 Store on the console and the Xbox 360 Marketplace (marketplace.xbox.com)
• Related to this change, the Microsoft Movies & TV app will no longer function on Xbox 360, which means TV and movie content will no longer be viewable on your Xbox 360 after July 29^th, 2024. 

From now until July 20, 2024 you can purchase Xbox 360 Store games and Xbox 360 Marketplace DLC.

The change is here The Xbox 360 DLC and games you already own will continue to work.. S consoles via backward compatibility.|S devices via backward compatibility.

There have been many changes since Xbox 360’s launch in 2005. The technology has changed, the expectations of players have shifted and our focus is to make Xbox Series X|S the best place to play now and in the future.

What has not changed is our commitment to preserving your ability to play the content you have already purchased on your preferred device, which means we are committed to supporting Xbox 360 gameplay for the foreseeable future – and you will still be able to play and re-download previously purchased content and connect with friends.

Here we will try to answer some of the questions you might have.

How long can I play Xbox 360 games?

The Xbox 360 will allow you to continue playing the Xbox 360 games. You can play the game whether you bought it digitally, or if you have a disc. If you’ve deleted a game that you have purchased, but you want to play again, you’ll still be able to re-download it.

Can I still play with my friends via Xbox Network? What about multiplayer games via the Xbox network?

Yes. As long as your publisher continues to support the online servers, you can still play the game you bought and chat with other players. S, those cloud saves will transfer over.|S, those cloud saves will transfer over.

What backwards compatible titles are available for Xbox 360?  

It has no effect on the Xbox 360 games that are backwards compatible.  There will be no Xbox 360 titles available after July 29th, 2024.S will allow you to continue purchasing hundreds of Xbox 360, Original Xbox, and backward compatible DLC.|S, and Xbox.com. We believe in celebrating gaming’s rich history and have worked hard to preserve as many games as possible through our backward-compatibility program. The full list of games that can be played backwards is available here.

 For those who wish to continue playing Xbox 360 games on Xbox Series X|S, we’ve taken the time to enhance those titles so they look and play better than ever before, while staying true to the original version. Play Xbox 360 titles faster and with FPS Boost. 

How can I continue to stream and download Microsoft Movies & TV content I purchased on Xbox 360? 

The Microsoft Movies & TV app is available on Windows devices running Windows 10 or later, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Any content that you’ve purchased from the Xbox 360 Store will remain in your library and be available to view on such devices. In addition, all purchased Movies & TV content eligible for Movies Anywhere can always be streamed and downloaded on the Movies Anywhere app or site. More information can be found at:  Movies Anywhere on Microsoft Movies & TV.

What can I buy More information about?

Please visit our Support page if you need more information. https://support.xbox.com/help/xbox-360/store/xbox-360-marketplace-update