Xbox 360 store is closing today!

The digital store of Microsoft’s iconic game console Xbox 360 is closing as of today. This closure, announced in August 2023, means a big change for players. Starting today, the ability to purchase new games in the Xbox 360 store ends. However, you can still buy some games one last time before the store closes.

Microsoft offers last-minute discounts and deals for closed Xbox 360 store

Microsoft had deep discounts on many Xbox 360 games ahead of the store’s closure. These discounts include popular games such as DMC: Devil May Cry, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, the Resident Evil series, Street Fighter x Tekken and various Lego games. However, some of these games do not have backward compatibility, so they can only be played with an Xbox 360 console.

Xbox 360 owners will be able to continue downloading games they have previously purchased after the store closes. Additionally, online multiplayer modes will not be affected by the store closure. Therefore, you can still benefit from your existing game library.

Many Xbox 360 games were released as physical copies, so you can still buy some at your local second-hand game store. However, Xbox 360 Arcade (digital only) games will be lost forever if they don’t have backwards compatibility. Some games also fall into this category, such as Call of Duty Classic, The Dishwasher series, Renegade Ops, and various arcade and Sega ports.

Microsoft’s decision to close the Xbox 360 store caused disappointment among gamers. In 2021, Sony faced a huge backlash when it tried to close the PlayStation 3 store, so it decided to keep the store open. It is understandable that the closure of the Xbox 360 store could be related to technical and financial difficulties, but hopefully this same fate will not befall the Xbox One store in the future.

The closure of the Xbox 360 store is considered a major turning point in the future of digital game sales and services. This decision by Microsoft is a message to other major players in the industry regarding the sustainability and longevity of digital game stores.