Microsoft is set to close the Xbox 360 marketplace next week on July 29th. This means that players will no longer be able to make purchases on the console. Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Microsoft announced its plans to shut down the Xbox 360 marketplace last year, almost two decades after the console\u2019s launch.
\n\u2013 Starting on July 29th, users will no longer be able to buy new games, add-ons, or other content on the Xbox 360. The Movies & TV app will also be disabled for purchases.
\n\u2013 Despite the closure of the marketplace, existing purchases will still be accessible. Microsoft will continue to support all games and content that users have bought.
\n\u2013 Multiplayer games on Xbox 360 will still receive support for the foreseeable future.
\n\u2013 Xbox\u2019s backward compatibility feature allows many Xbox 360 games to be played on newer consoles like Xbox One and Xbox Series X\/S.<\/p>\n
Dave McCarthy, CVP of Xbox Player Services, explained that Microsoft is closing the marketplace to focus its resources on enhancing the gaming experience on newer consoles like Xbox Series X\/S.<\/p>\n
If you want to preserve access to your favorite Xbox 360 games, it might be a good idea to purchase them before the marketplace shuts down.<\/p>\n
For more details about the closure of the Xbox 360 marketplace next week, you can visit Microsoft\u2019s website for a FAQ section. Stay tuned for updates and make sure you\u2019re prepared for this change in the gaming world!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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