Update: Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox 360 Marketplace will not close in May and that the closure notice was 'posted in error.'
that the Xbox 360 Marketplace will not close in May and that the message posted was"in error."
A Microsoft spokesperson said:"This message was posted in error, and we can confirm the Xbox 360 marketplace will not close in May 2023. As a reminder, beginning on February 7th, 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."earlier this week, with regional lists differing quite considerably. But based on metadata found in the site, it appears this could be a much wider issue than previously announced.
This story is still developing and we'll bring you more as soon as we work out what the heck is actually going on here, but the future isn't looking bright for the poor 360. What do you make of all this? Let us know!
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