Microsoft has decided to cut-off Live support for the original Xbox, leaving old-school gamers no longer able to play other old-school gamers over the company's old-school gaming system.
Considering the Xbox 360 has been around for five years now and Microsoft stopped producing games for the Xbox soon after this, it's doubtful too many people will be cross.
Saying that, it does look as if those who bought original Xbox games on the Xbox 360 will now not be able to access Live either.
Evolving Live
"This change will allow us to continue evolving the Live service with new features and experiences that fully harness the power of Xbox 360 and Xbox Live community," says Xbox Live's Larry Hryb about the decision on his Major Nelson blog.
He also notes, which might be some consolation for Xbox console owners, "the best is yet to come". Which hopefully means a brand-spanking new update is on the cards.
Those who still use the Live service of the original Xbox have until 15 April to get your online gaming fix.
Although auto-renewals will be switched off before this.
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hiawa23
February 5th
2. I have had my Xbox since day 1, been a member of Live since day1, bought a 360 on day1, so I wasn't playing any Xbox 1 games online. I am surprised they supported it this long as most of my Xbox games I tried online many people were not online anyways, & MS must weigh if it's cost effective, especially with NATAL coming. This is not an issue for me, this hasppens when new platforms come out, & the 360 is approaching 5 years & if you are still playing Xbox1 games this late, online then it's time to upgrade or go with Nintendo or Sony.
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deadmeat
February 5th
1. This is sad, will be sending goodbye msgs to all the GRSS players out there who like me, think it's still the shooter ever made... : (
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