
The Xbox 360 marketplace is closing due to the console's age and the evolution of technology since its launch in 2005. Microsoft is focusing on making Xbox Series X|S the best place to play now and in the future. The closure will not affect the ability to play Xbox 360 games or DLC already purchased3.

The Xbox 360 marketplace will officially go offline on July 29, 2024. After this date, players won't be able to purchase new games, DLC, or other entertainment content from the Xbox 360 Store on the console and the Xbox 360 Marketplace2. However, previously purchased content will still be available to play and re-download.

The closure of the Xbox 360 marketplace has several implications. Firstly, gamers will no longer be able to purchase new games, DLC, or other content from the Xbox 360 Store on the console or the Xbox 360 Marketplace3. Secondly, the Microsoft Movies & TV app will no longer function on Xbox 360, meaning TV and movie content will no longer be viewable on the console after the closure. However, games and content previously purchased will still be available to play on the Xbox 360 console, as well as Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S devices via backward compatibility3.