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Microsoft to shut Xbox 360’s online store next year
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Microsoft to shut Xbox 360’s online store next year

[ad_1] Microsoft said on Thursday it would pull the plug on Xbox 360's online store and marketplace next year, as it focuses on its latest consoles and subscription service Game Pass.Xbox 360 Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace will be shut on July 29, 2024, and gamers using the old console will not be able to purchase and download new games, according to a post on Xbox's website. Microsoft is, however, allowing users to play with their already purchased Xbox 360 games and older titles that are compatible with the console. "A lot has changed since the Xbox 360 launched in 2005. Technology has evolved, expectations from players have shifted, and we are focused on making Xbox Series X|S the best place to play now and in the future," Xbox said.Microsoft stopped the production of the Xbox 360 in...
Playstation 6 and Next-Gen Xbox expected to debut in 2028, reveal Court documents
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Playstation 6 and Next-Gen Xbox expected to debut in 2028, reveal Court documents

[ad_1] Sony's Playstation consoles have garnered a significant fanbase in India, with gamers appreciating their impressive gaming capabilities. While the Playstation 5 (PS5) remains a popular choice among gamers, recent findings from court documents accessed by IGN suggest that the next generation of Playstation and Xbox consoles may make their debut as early as 2028.In a legal case regarding Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard in a US court, the tech giant stated its expectation for the official release of the next generation gaming consoles in 2028. This projection indicates that successors to the current generation, including the PS5 and Xbox X and S, could potentially arrive after an eight-year interval. The information regarding the upcoming consoles was revealed in docu...