Will Xbox 360 ever shut down?

This message was a mistake, according to Xbox global product marketing manager Bree Adams. “This message was posted in error and we can confirm the Xbox 360 marketplace

Xbox 360 marketplace

Xbox Games Store (formerly Xbox Live Marketplace) was a digital distribution platform used by Microsoft's Xbox One and Xbox 360 video game consoles.

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will not close in May 2023,” Adams said in a statement.

How long will the Xbox 360 be supported?

'Beginning on February 7, 2023, a limited set of games, add-ons, and in-game content will no longer be purchasable in select markets via the Xbox 360 Store,' a Microsoft spokesperson told Gematsu of the changes.

Is Xbox 360 still online 2023?

Microsoft has now confirmed to Gematsu that the Xbox 360 Marketplace will not close in May and that the message posted was "in error." A Microsoft spokesperson said: "This message was posted in error, and we can confirm the Xbox 360 marketplace will not close in May 2023.

Is Xbox removing Xbox 360 games?

Microsoft is delisting nearly 50 Xbox 360 games from the Xbox 360 store on Feb. 7, 2023, though thanks to backward compatibility, they aren't all lost forever. Xbox made the announcement in a brief support post with a roundup of delisted games for each region.

Why is Xbox 360 discontinued?

"And while we've had an amazing run, the realities of manufacturing a product over a decade old are starting to creep up on us. Which is why we have made the decision to stop manufacturing new Xbox 360 consoles. We will continue to sell existing inventory of Xbox 360 consoles, with availability varying by country."

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What was the last game for Xbox 360?

Another Just Dance. This one was the farewell release for the Xbox 360, my own personal favourite of the seventh-gen consoles. Unlike the Wii game(s), to play this one you need an extra peripheral, the Kinect.

Are Xbox 360s worth anything?

How Much Is The Xbox 360 Original Worth? The original Xbox 360 model can range from $50 - $150 depending on the console's condition, size of the hard drive and the number of accessories or games it comes with. Due to the red ring of death, we strongly recommend avoiding these first models.

Will Xbox 360 online be free?

All Xbox players are able to access online multiplayer for free to play games on their console at no charge.

How old is Xbox 360 Live?

It was first made available to the Xbox system on November 15, 2002. An updated version of the service became available for the Xbox 360 console at the system's launch in November 2005, and a further enhanced version was released in 2013 with the Xbox One.

Can I still buy games on Xbox 360?

You can browse the Microsoft Store and add games to your console's download queue. The next time your console connects to Xbox Live, the items in your queue will start downloading. Visit the Microsoft Store. Select Xbox 360 Games.

Is Xbox Live dead on Xbox 360?

Xbox Live is officially dead. Long live Xbox Network. In a move that definitely won't confuse anyone at all, Microsoft has decided to rename its underlying online service from Xbox Live (which it has been called since 2002) to Xbox Network.

Is Xbox 360 better than Xbox One?

The Xbox One, which launched in late 2013, is the latest and eighth generation of the Xbox console family. It offers better graphics, faster processing, more storage, and more advanced controllers than the Xbox 360.

What is the red ring of death on the Xbox 360?

For those who may not be familiar with the Red Ring of Death, it refers to error codes that the Xbox 360 would display on its power button. The rings oftentimes indicated that an Xbox 360 was no longer functioning, requiring users to send their systems in for repair.

What does the G mean on Xbox?

G points (Gamerscore) is given by achievements, some are worth 10 some are worth 50. Its just a number to show of for that drip really. Reward points you can use to get discounts or even free gamepass. It will be in the reward tab on the xbox.

Is Xbox Gold still a thing?

Subscription continues automatically at regular price unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. See terms*. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold, hundreds of high-quality games, and an EA Play membership, all for one low monthly price.

Will Microsoft discontinue Xbox Live?

Microsoft will be launching its next generation gaming console, the Xbox Series X, sometime late in 2020. Ahead of the launch, the company has discontinued its Xbox One S and Xbox One S digital consoles. Now, the word is that the company has also discontinued its Xbox Live Gold subscription.

Can you download games on Xbox 360 in 2023?

You should still be able to download games digitally to your 360 console.

Which Xbox 360 is rare?

9 Xbox 360 Launch Team Edition

It's a given that this is a rare console, as only a select few have this. While the number of how many were made is unknown, there is a faceplate for the console being sold on eBay for $3,500.00.

How many Xbox 360s have failed?

In the early months after the console's launching, Microsoft stated that the Xbox 360's failure rate was within the consumer electronics industry's typical 3% to 5%. Nevertheless, Microsoft has not released its official statistics on the failure rate of the various versions of the console.

How many Xbox 360s broke?

The PS3 had a 10% reported failure rate, nearly 4 times the Wii's, and the Xbox 360 saw a 23.7% failure rate, nearly 9 times the Wii's.

When did Xbox 360 retire?

The Xbox 360 represents a largely successful and hugely important part of Microsoft's history in the gaming market. Without it, we would not be enjoying the new games and technologies that we have access to today, and back in 2016 the Xbox 360 most certainly earned it's right to retire.

What is the largest Xbox 360 game size?

Games are stored on standard 8.5 GB dual-layer DVD-ROMs; however initially only 7.3 GB (6.8 GiB) were allocated to be used for games on the "Xbox Game Disc 2" (XGD2) early format. With the XGD3 later format introduced in 2011, the usable space was brought up to 8.3 GB (7.8 GiB).

Which is stronger PS3 or Xbox 360?

Better 3rd Party Games

Although the PS3 is technically more powerful than the Xbox 360, in most cases, the 360 received superior versions of multiplatform games. The 360 was simply easier to program for, as the PS3's complex system architecture was a nightmare for developers.