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Microsoft Revives Xbox 360 With Surprise Update

The unexpected patch underscores Microsoft’s ongoing support for a legacy console following the store’s closure.

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Overview

  • Microsoft issued a system update for the Xbox 360 on June 25, nearly 20 years after the console’s debut.
  • The patch corrects a dashboard glitch that caused game thumbnail images to appear stretched.
  • New advertisements for the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles now appear prominently on U.S. dashboards.
  • Although the Xbox 360 store closed in July 2024, backward-compatible games remain available through Xbox One, Series X|S and Xbox.com.
  • This update underscores Microsoft’s ongoing investment in the Xbox ecosystem as it develops a next-generation AMD-powered console and new handhelds.