2024-08-02 03:59:40
One of the greatest pillars of the gaming world says goodbye this Monday with the definitive closure of the digital store Xbox 360, During the morning of this July 29, the platform concluded its operations after 19 years of history leaving many players with questions about the future of their games and acquired content.
The news of the closure was reported by video game insider ‘Wario64’ and through an error message, users confirmed the cessation of operations. Subsequently, Microsoft shared the notification about the impending closure, thus preparing users for the moment.
The Xbox 360 digital store began operations in November 2005accompanying the launch of the same console. For almost two decades it offered a vast collection games, expansion packs, and downloadable content, among other things, establishing a standard and a new acquisition mode for digital stores in the world of video games.
However, despite the closure, the platform stands out for having transformed the way players access and enjoy their games.
On the other hand, the concern among players is the fate of the games and content purchased in the digital store, so Microsoft assures that users will be able to download your games and linked content to their accounts at any time, although the duration of this support is not specified.
Likewise, it is confirmed that the Xbox 360 console will remain in force in terms of access to previously acquired content.
Several Xbox 360 games are now compatible on newer Microsoft consoles such as Xbox One y Xbox series X/S allowing players to continue enjoying their favorite titles without the need for the original console although not all games are compatible which means that some titles may be left behind. inaccessible in digital format for Xbox 360.
The company also notes that the online components of the games will remain active This is because the online servers depend on the editors and developers, not directly on Microsoft, so the multiplayer modes and other online features will remain available as long as the developers continue to provide support.
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2024-08-02 03:59:40