Specifically, they’re cutting off purchases of new games - but people can still download games they own.
The PS3, I believe, did this a while back. Up to a point, patching the device’s internet security so that the credit card info isn’t stolen in transit takes more effort than it’s worth. But, letting people still download their games has no real internet security risk.
One question that lingers in my mind though, is whether you can still buy new games using a desktop browser. I think that was something PS3 allowed for for some time.
I think it’s opposite with the PS3. They kept the option to buy PS3 games because of reactions. But it’s only possible through the PS3, so the PS3 games won’t clutter PSN.
Purchases of new games on the Xbox 360 console itself. You will still be able to purchase Xbox 360 games on a newer console or their website then download them to your 360 console.
Authenticating still has a security risk. If they are not going to update SSL/TLS, then they will need to use insecure methods of authenticating with their servers. Plus, if someone can get into your Xbox, it could make the entire LAN that the Xbox is a part of vulnerable. Once you get into one device on a network, it’s far more likely that other devices on the network will inherently trust you.
As long as they are able to connect to the internet, they need to keep releasing security patches.
Can I still play my Xbox 360 games after July 2024?
Yes, you will still be able to play the games you purchased on Xbox 360. If you purchased the game digitally or have a physical disc, you can still jump in and play. If you’ve deleted a game that you have purchased, but you want to play again, you’ll still be able to re-download it.
What about multiplayer games via the Xbox network? Can I still play with my friends?
Yes. Even after July 2024, you will still be able to play games and connect with friends through multiplayer on the games you purchased, as long as the publisher still supports the online servers. You can still save your games and progress to the cloud, and if you choose to continue any of those available games on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S, those cloud saves will transfer over.
Can I still buy and play Xbox 360 backward-compatible titles?
There is no impact to purchasing or playing backward-compatible Xbox 360 titles. After July 29, 2024, you will still be able to purchase hundreds of great backward-compatible Xbox 360 and Original Xbox games and DLC on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox.com. We believe in celebrating gaming’s rich history and have worked hard to preserve as many games as possible through our backward-compatibility program. You can find the full list of backward-compatible titles here.
It was up till now?!
It survived this long?!
I thought it already closed since I have been unable to sign in for close to a year now.
if you have 2step or password less account on you need to use an app password to sign in
One of my accounts definitely has a password, but it just isn’t working for me. It doesn’t really matter since I already have all my games that I purchased downloaded.
I’m more than a little sad to see it happen but it was only a matter of time. At least we can still download past purchases and play multiplayer.
Will you still be able to download 360 games via the Xbox One?
It sounds like the impact is only for the 360 console. So if it’s BC on Xbox One, you’ll still be able to buy, download, and play them on Xbox One.
The only games that will be unpurchasable/
downloadableare the ones only available on the 360 to begin with.Thanks!
