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Don’t Believe the Hype: Xbox 360 Marketplace Not Closing Down After All

Hey followers! You may have heard the rumor that the Xbox 360 store was closing down, but I’m here to assure you that it’s not true. Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox 360 Marketplace won’t be closing down in May 2023, as a support page mistakenly said.

Earlier this week, Microsoft announced that some beloved games like Jet Set Radio and The Orange Box will no longer be available for purchase on the 360 store starting February 7th. This was already a disappointment, but then the support page added to the confusion by saying that the marketplace would be shut down “over the next year” and that players should purchase any 360 games or DLC before May 2023.

Xbox global product marketing manager Bree Adams has clarified that this message was posted in error. “We can confirm the Xbox 360 marketplace will not close in May 2023,” said Adams. “As a reminder, beginning on February 7, 2023, a limited set of games, add-ons, and in-game content will no longer be purchasable in select markets via the Xbox 360 Store.”

It’s important to remember that digital marketplaces are ultimately ephemeral; if you don’t buy a game before a platform maker decides to close the store or remove it, you’ll have to find another way to play. This is also true for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShops, which are closing down on March 27th. So if you want to make sure you have access to any digital games on those platforms in the future, you’d better act fast.

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