Xbox 360 Store To Close In July

Xbox Backward Compatibility Update Coming in 2024

Xbox 360 Store to Close in July

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In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft has announced that it will be closing the Xbox 360 Store on July 29, 2024. This means that gamers will no longer be able to purchase new games, DLC, or other entertainment content from the store. However, Microsoft has also announced that it will be releasing a new backward compatibility update for the Xbox Series X|S that will allow gamers to continue playing their Xbox 360 games on the new consoles. This update is expected to be released in the fall of 2024.

In addition to the closure of the Xbox 360 Store, Microsoft has also announced that it will be shutting down the Xbox 360 servers on December 31, 2024. This means that gamers will no longer be able to connect to Xbox Live or play online multiplayer games on the Xbox 360. However, Microsoft has stated that it will continue to support the Xbox 360 with security updates and bug fixes.

The closure of the Xbox 360 Store and the shutdown of the Xbox 360 servers are a sign of the times. The Xbox 360 is a aging console, and Microsoft is focusing its resources on the Xbox Series X|S. However, the backward compatibility update and the continued support for the Xbox 360 show that Microsoft is still committed to its legacy consoles.