One day after the conclusion of the annual Lunar New Year sale, Microsoft’s Xbox Storefront has introduced a steep discount on a selection of backward-compatibleXbox 360games as part of a new sale featuring publishers THQ Nordic and Handy Games. Featuring everything from the classicMX vs. ATVracing series to thecult classic RPG trilogyRisen, there’s quite a bit for fans of the Xbox 360 to dig into.
In 2017, Xbox headPhil Spencer called on industry leaders to emphasize video game preservation, and Microsoft’s gaming division has since made good on that call to action. The Xbox One and Xbox Series X consoles can now play a significant number of classic Xbox and Xbox 360 titles, and it’s brought to the forefront a collection of games that younger players may have otherwise missed out on. Most of the longtime Xbox faithful would agree that there’s still quite a bit of value in many older titles, and it’s encouraging to see Xbox move to keep these old-but-gold experiences relevant in the modern era.
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While far from every Xbox andXbox 360title compatible with newer consoles is on sale, there’s still a collection of must-play titles that gamers ought to check out. Those who are hyped for the upcoming platformerSpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shakecan get bothSpongeBob SquarePants Truth or SquareandSpongeBob SquarePants Underpants Slamat a major discount. Additionally, fans ofTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siegecan check out older entries in the series like Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theoryand the vauntedTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegasfor just a few dollars, and those who missed out on theCall of Juareztitles can pick up a selection of them for more than seventy percent off.Click here to see all the deals.
Other discounted franchises includeAssassin’s Creed,Avatar: The Last Airbender,Conan,Darksiders, andPrince of Persia. There are a couple of odds and ends likeSINE MORA,The Outfit, andStuntman Ignitionthat some gamers may be interested in, as well. A vast majority of these titles are available for seventy-five percent off, with the most significant price drop beingCall of Juarez: The Cartel, which is currently eighty percent off.
This definitely isn’t the most high-profile sale of the year on the Xbox storefront, but there’s still quite a bit of fun to be had for those nostalgic for the bygone days of the Xbox brand. Plus, these games could make for a great way to bridge the gap between some of themost anticipated first-party Xbox releases of 2023.
