Microsoft has set a closing date for the Xbox 360 Game Store. Users will also no longer use the Movies & TV app

The Xbox 360 is undoubtedly Microsoft’s most popular console, as evidenced by the sales figures. Since its appearance in the market, it has reached more than 85 million users. Players mainly associate it with valuable titles, including Halo 3, Forza Motorsport 4, or the Gears of War series. 18 years after the release of the device, the manufacturer announced the planned closure of the Xbox 360 Store, Xbox 360 Marketplace and the Movies & TV app.

After July 29, 2024, users will not be able to purchase new games from the Xbox 360 Store. Similar restrictions will also affect the Movies & TV app.

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Microsoft is slowly preparing to limit the functionality of the Xbox 360 console. After July 29, 2024, players will not be able to purchase new titles and digital add-ons in the Xbox 360 Store and in the Xbox 360 Marketplace (marketplace.xbox.com). The option to activate games with purchased codes will also be disabled. The manufacturer confirms that the planned changes do not imply a loss of the ability to use the content. Users will continue to download and install their favorite products and start playing in multiplayer mode. It has been confirmed that the option to purchase backward compatible games will continue to be available across Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and the online store.

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These aren’t the only changes Xbox 360 console owners should prepare for. Restrictions also apply to the Movies & TV app. After July 29, 2024, you will not be able to purchase, rent or play the videos. Users will be required to upgrade to a newer device to access library content, including Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PCs with Windows 10 or later.

Source: Xbox