Overview

• The Xbox 360 Marketplace officially closed on July 29, 2024, ending nearly 19 years of service.
• Players can no longer purchase new games or DLC, but previously bought content remains accessible for download.
• The closure affects hundreds of games, many of which are not available through backward compatibility on newer consoles.
• Game preservationists express concern over the loss of digital-only titles and call for changes to copyright laws.
• Microsoft's decision follows similar closures by Nintendo and attempted shutdowns by Sony.