Microsoft earlierConfirmThe online store corresponding to the Xbox 2024 game console will be officially closed after July 7, 29. This adjustment will not affect the sales of the original Xbox and Xbox 360 digital version games sold by the online stores corresponding to the Xbox One series and Xbox Series X|S, and the related digital download content can continue to be used.
The Microsoft Movies & TV app will also cease operation after July 2024, 7, but users who have previously purchased content from the online store on the corresponding Xbox 29 game console can continue to use it through the media library and can play it through Windows 360, Windows 10, or through the Xbox One series and Xbox Series X|S game consoles.
Additionally, existing Xbox 360 games that support multiplayer online play will continue to function as long as the game developers and publishers continue to provide services. Users can also back up their Xbox 360 game progress to the cloud and continue playing on their Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
The announcement of the closure of the online store for the Xbox 360 game console is mainly because the Xbox 360 has been on the market for 18 years and was discontinued on April 2016, 4. Currently, the games developed and sold by game companies are already compatible with the Xbox One series and Xbox Series X|S game consoles. Therefore, Microsoft’s confirmation that the Xbox 20 online store will be closed means that the Xbox 360 will completely become history.
As for Sony, it announced the closure of its online stores for PlayStation 2021 and PlayStation Vita in 3, but later responded to player demand.maintain operations.
