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Due to the “incomplete backward compatibility strategy” of the Xbox One and its subsequent models, Xbox Series, some Xbox 360 and Xbox first-generation games have stores that are currently on the consoles of the Xbox One and Xbox Series, so players can still buy “downward compatibility” in these stores. Compatible” Xbox 360 and original Xbox games. After the closure of the Xbox 360 store in July of next year, these backwards-compatible old games and their DLC can still be purchased and played through the mall of the modern console.

However, those Xbox360 or original Xbox games that are not on the “downward compatibility list” will not be able to be purchased again after July 29 next year, but even if the mall is closed, players can still download and play purchased games and DLC content freely.

▲ Picture source Microsoft Xbox 360 “Game Bazaar”

Whether games that support multiplayer can continue to play depends on the strategy of the game developer, and has nothing to do with the outage of the store. For example, Rockstar shut down the “GTAOL” servers on the PS3 and Xbox 360 platforms as early as December 16 of the previous year.

In the generation of PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii (Wii U), Sony announced as early as April 2021 that it would close the PlayStation Store (PS3 game store) on the PS3 platform, but due to widespread opposition from players, it finally announced that it would cancel the closure of the store. , while Nintendo announced on March 28 this year that it would officially close its 3DS and Wii U stores. Microsoft’s current move could lead to Sony following suit, announcing that it will officially shut down the PS3 game store in the future.

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However, if players have already bought these games, they can still download the games after February 7. The games mentioned above will still be available for purchase on Xbox One and Xbox Series X / S stores if they are on sale on those platforms.

A limited set of games, add-on content and in-game content will no longer be available for purchase in select markets through the Xbox 360 Store,” a Microsoft spokesperson said, “These games will be limited to no longer being available for purchase through the Xbox 360 Store, but through Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S stores will remain available for purchase. If they are backward compatible games, you can still play or play previously downloaded games on Xbox 360 and modern consoles via disc.”

The games that have been taken off the shelves are 46 in total and include some well-known titles such as CS: GO, Path of Survival 1 and 2, Cave Quest and Half-Life 2 Orange Box Edition.

The full list of games removed from the Xbox 360 Store is as follows.

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Xenon is compatible with the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC, and in addition to retaining its classic shape, the handle features a number of improvements in its configuration, including sharing buttons, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB-C port.

I remember when the Xbox 360 came out and it revolutionized the experience,” said Hyperkin product developer Slade Dude Suzuki. Online multiplayer, digital downloadable games and a different kind of grip. I have such fond memories of the Xbox 360, and we’re excited to bring some of that nostalgia back to the modern console with Xenon.”

Xenon is available in white, black, red and pink, with no pricing or release date announced yet.

Hyperkin has previously collaborated with Microsoft on several occasions, and also released a replica of the original Xbox Duke handle in 2021.

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