In a recent announcement on Friday, American tech giant Microsoft unveiled its plans to terminate the Xbox 360 store, effective from July 29, 2024.
According to an official post on the Xbox website, users of older versions of the gaming consoles will no longer have the capacity to purchase or download new games via the store. However, Microsoft ensures gamers that they can still continue to utilize the games previously purchased.
Furthermore, the post elaborates that Xbox 360 users will be limited to purchasing games compatible with their systems. The company’s strategy now focuses heavily on their latest offering, the “Game Pass” for game subscriptions.
Reminiscing about the Xbox 360’s impact since its launch in 2005, Microsoft highlighted how technology has significantly evolved, shifting user expectations regarding the product. As a result, the company is ardently developing the “Xbox Series X|S” to enhance the future gaming experience.
November marks the approaching 18th anniversary of the platform’s launch. Historically, the platform played a pivotal role, introducing an entire generation to the gaming realm, facilitating connections with friends globally.
Renowned as a global leader in technology, Microsoft offers an extensive array of products and services encompassing computers, software applications, and cloud services.
