Xbox 360 Marketplace Closes: Last Chance to Buy Legendary Games for Bargain Prices

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Microsoft announced the closure a year ago.
Some legendary games were going for bargain prices before the closure.
The Xbox 360 Marketplace was responsible for bringing many great games to players including Destiny and its DLCs, Meteos Wars, and over one thousand titles.
Xbox 360 Marketplace, a digital storefront for Microsoft, has officially closed.
Xbox 360 Marketplace Closes: Last Chance to Buy Legendary Games for Bargain Prices

Microsoft's Xbox 360 Marketplace, a digital storefront that served millions of players for nearly two decades, has officially closed. The closure marks the end of an era for retro console buffs and gamers alike. Microsoft announced the closure a year ago, giving fans ample time to prepare for this sad moment in gaming history. Some legendary series games were going for absurdly cheap prices before the Marketplace closed forever at some point on July 29, 2024.

The Xbox 360 Marketplace was responsible for bringing many great games to players, including Destiny and all its DLCs, Meteos Wars, and over one thousand titles. However, as the industry evolves and technology advances, Microsoft has decided to discontinue support for the store. The closure is not surprising news but a sad day nonetheless.

Some of the best final day deals on Xbox 360 Marketplace included Burnout Crash for $0.49, Mighty No. 9 for $0.99, Resident Evil 0 for $1.99, Resident Evil for $1.99, Trials Fusion for $3.99, Fez for $8.74 (original price: $14.98), and Rez HD for $8.74 (original price: $14). It's definitely worth checking out the Xbox 360 Marketplace while you still can.

Microsoft's decision to close the Xbox 360 Marketplace is not surprising, as any digital 360 games you already own will continue to be available for redownload if you still own a 360. The Xbox One family of consoles and Xbox Series X/S also offer backward compatibility for many Xbox 360 games.

The closure of the Xbox 360 Marketplace is a reminder that technology evolves, and we must adapt to new platforms. It's a sad day for gaming history, but it's essential to look forward to what the future holds.


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Gamers mourn Xbox 360 after digital store shutdown

Polygon Media Group LLC Nicole Carpenter Monday, 29 July 2024 19:54
  • Unique Points
    • Xbox 360 Marketplace made it just shy of its 20th anniversary; the PlayStation 3 store remains the final frontier of this console generation’s online services.
    • Hundreds of games and DLC are no longer accessible due to the closure, with no legal way to access them.
    • Plenty of games that had digital-only releases are not compatible with newer consoles, creating a big legal problem for accessing those games.
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    • Microsoft has shut off access to the Xbox 360 Marketplace.
    • Around 220 games will essentially disappear in their digital Xbox 360 forms forever.
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Act fast! Xbox 360 Marketplace closes forever today — 7 games I’d buy from less than $1

Tom's Guide Dave Meikleham Monday, 29 July 2024 11:57
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    • Some legendary series games are going for absurdly cheap prices before the Marketplace closes.
    • Best final day deals include: Burnout Crash ($0.49), Mighty No. 9 ($0.99), Resident Evil 0 ($1.99), Resident Evil ($1.99), Trials Fusion ($3.99), Fez ($8.74, original price $14.98, discount 42%), and Rez HD ($8.74, original price $14.00, discount 36%).
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    • ]Microsoft is closing the Xbox 360 Marketplace today. It's definitely worth checking out the Xbox 360 Marketplace while you still can[...] Best final day Xbox 360 Marketplace deals [...] Let's just hope Microsoft keeps it live for as long as possible today. Xbox 360 Marketplace, you had a good run. Rest in peace.[
    • Act fast!
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19 Years Later and Microsoft Have Killed the Xbox 360 Marketplace, and It’s a Sad Day for Gaming

Internet Movie Database (IMDb) Tuesday, 30 July 2024 01:47
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    • Microsoft has closed the Xbox 360 Marketplace
    • Xbox 360 Marketplace served millions of players for nearly two decades
    • The closure marks the end of an era for retro console buffs
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The Xbox 360 Store Shuts Down For Good Today

GameSpot Evan Campbell Tuesday, 30 July 2024 01:48
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    • The Xbox 360 store closed permanently on July 29, 2024.
    • Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox.com are still selling backward-compatible Xbox 360 (and original Xbox) games.
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