PRONUSANTARA.COM – Microsoft has officially announced that they will discontinue the Xbox 360 online store and marketplace operations next year.
The company’s focus shifted to their newest console and popular subscription service, Game Pass.
This decision has created a conversation among gamers and Xbox fans around the world.
Due to its change in strategic direction, Microsoft has planned to close the Xbox 360 Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace on July 29, 2024.
Users who are still using Xbox 360 consoles will no longer have access to purchase and download new games through this platform.
This news comes from an official post published on the official Xbox website.
However, Microsoft provides assurance to users that they can still enjoy the Xbox 360 games they have purchased before, as well as old titles that are compatible with this previous generation of consoles.
In a statement, the Xbox team stated, “Things have changed since the launch of the Xbox 360 in 2005. Advances in technology have brought about changes in player expectations. Therefore, our focus right now is to make Xbox Series X|S the best place to be.” to experience gaming, both now and in the future.”
Termination of the Xbox 360 service is a strategic step taken by Microsoft after they stopped production of the Xbox 360 console in 2016.
Instead, the company launched its popular game subscription service, Xbox Game Pass, which can be accessed via both consoles and the Windows platform.
The Xbox 360 has become one of the most popular game consoles of all time, competing with its main competitor, the Sony PlayStation 3.
Microsoft managed to sell more than 84 million Xbox 360 units until 2014.
However, the company stopped reporting sales after releasing its successor, the Xbox One.
While the Xbox 360 will soon be a distant memory, Microsoft has focused its sights on the future of the next-gen console.
2023-08-19 15:02:00
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