RIP Xbox 360. Microsoft Announces Major Update On the Long-Running, Iconic Console

Ever since Microsoft tend to acquire the Call of Duty makers, fans made bold predictions about the next chapter in the console rivalry. While there have been a lot of pleasant surprises made by Xbox, few decisions have left the fans rather disheartened. Well, in the latest announcement, another unfortunate news has taken over social media. 

Amidst the speculations around the next console update, Microsoft has given a major update on one of the most iconic hardware of Xbox. Dave McCarthy, the Corporate Vice President of Xbox Players Service made the shocking announcement through a blog post. This comes as a major shock to the Microsoft console owners. Here’s what the future of Xbox 360 is likely to be. 

Xbox 360 to shut down soon, Microsoft to focus more on Xbox One and Series X|S

The Xbox 360 will no longer be available post a decided date. This move comes as a huge turnaround of approach in Microsoft’s hardware advertising. According to the blog, Xbox 360 will face a complete shutdown post-July 29, 2024. This means players would not be able to access new games, DLC, or other content from the Xbox 360 market store. Adding to this, all the content-based media will be unavailable on the 360 console with effort from the announced date. It is to be noted that the users have been given a window of a few months to enjoy and buy new DLCs and games. But there would be a complete turn-off on any purchases from the 29th of July. 

As long as the game’s publisher continues to support the online servers, users will still be able to play games they’ve bought and participate in multiplayer activities after the closure. The latter emphasized the importance of the decision in this phase of console rivalry. The makers have been constantly looking for spaces to evolve and adapt to the latest demands of gaming enthusiasts. Thus, the company believes it to be high time to move on from the long-running legend. This signifies potential selective attention toward Xbox Series X|S in the future. 

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“Long Live A Legend”: Fans bid farewell to the giant hardware 

As expected, the news immediately went viral across all the social media platforms. The gaming community was left stunned upon knowing the countdown to the closure of 360 hardware. A user shared the news on X. It invited a lot of heartwarming reactions from the community. While most of the gamers found it tough to say “goodbye”, here are a few fans picks giving tribute to the legendary hardware. 

A user quotes, “Long live a legend . . .”

An emotional salute. 

Another user believes the legacy would be remembered. 

A gamer is irked as they share a thought. 

An interesting approach to getting over the news. 

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