You'll still be able to buy backwards compatible games on the Xbox One and Series X/S. Gaming 

Xbox 360 Marketplace to Shut Down in 2024

Microsoft has announced the official closure date for the Xbox 360 store. Starting from July 29, 2024, users will no longer have the ability to purchase games, expansions, or any other content through the Xbox 360 console or Marketplace. However, it is important to note that any original Xbox or Xbox 360 games and DLC that are compatible with the newer Xbox One or Series X/S consoles will still be accessible for purchase through their respective storefronts. You can still buy Xbox 360 games and other content from the console’s…

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Halo Xbox 360 gaming services set to retire next year (343 Industries) News 

Xbox 360 Halo game services to end by December 2021

Microsoft and 343 Industries are shutting down Halo Xbox 360 services. Both have already shut down digital sales of all Halo games, Engadget reports. The developers of Halo in an article pointed out that monthly usage of legacy Xbox 360 game services has continued to decline. This created a “greater imbalance” between the time and work required to “maintain versus the net impact on the entire Halo community,” the post said. As with any business, our teams must constantly weigh needs against available resources (time, staff, expertise, etc.) and prioritize…

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