Microsoft releases the famous Xbox 360 Blades background for Series X/S

Plus, the final list of games discounts before the 360 Store’s closure.

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Published onJuly 17, 2024

published onJuly 17, 2024

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For me, who has experienced different gaming consoles, I feel a touch of nostalgia when the Xbox 360 is mentioned. It’s similar to meeting an old buddy you haven’t seen in years. Microsoft has given this good friend a fitting farewell by releasing one last compilation of reduced-price digital games.

However, a small thing can touch your emotions for those gaming on the Xbox Series X|S—an active background withfamous Xbox 360 Blades.

Takes you back, doesn’t it?Enjoy some sweet nostalgia with the new Xbox 360 Blades dynamic background, available today.pic.twitter.com/AYElkktM9K

Do you recall the Blades? They were the cool user interface that made it simple to browse through Xbox 360, and many Xbox users have been requesting it on newer Xbox consoles ever since. Now, it’s back with a new look. It’s an excellent method of recalling the past while using new gaming technology. To obtain the Xbox 360 Blades, enter your Xbox Series X|S settings.

While we’re here,the Xbox 360 digital store will close soon(on July 29, to be exact). Starting in August, it won’t be possible for you to buy any games, DLC packs, or other content from the Xbox 360 store anymore. Truly, this marks the end of an era. Nevertheless, until the doors shut permanently, Microsoft will givesubstantial discounts on digital games. This can be a wonderful chance to obtain specific titles you may have overlooked or go back to old loves that are incompatible with the newer consoles.

This news could be good or bad for people who have kept their Xbox 360 with them. It provides a chance to grow your assortment at lower prices but also symbolizes the end of the console era in digital time.

You can check out the complete list of all the discounted gameson the Xbox 360 digital storehere. And don’t forget to change your background to that of the Xbox 360 Blades. Let us know in the comments how you like it.

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