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Platform Guide

Xbox 360

Microsoft's finest hour. The Xbox 360 launched in 2005 and dominated the HD gaming era with Halo 3, Gears of War, Forza Motorsport, and the best online gaming service of its generation. With over 1,000 titles and a massive back catalogue, it remains one of the best-value retro platforms to collect for.

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The HD Gaming Revolution

The Xbox 360 launched in November 2005 — a full year before the PlayStation 3 — and immediately established itself as the go-to platform for online multiplayer gaming. Xbox Live on the 360 was a generation ahead of the competition, with party chat, achievements, and a unified friends list that Sony and Nintendo scrambled to match.

The Xbox 360 S (slim), released in 2010, fixed the infamous Red Ring of Death hardware issues and added built-in Wi-Fi. It's the recommended model for retro collectors today.

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Xbox 360 Timeline

From launch to legacy — the key moments in Xbox 360 history.

2005
Launch

Xbox 360 launches in North America on 22 November 2005. Perfect Dark Zero and Project Gotham Racing 3 are launch titles.

2006
European Launch

The 360 arrives in the UK and Europe in December 2005, with Gears of War following in November 2006 — the game that defines the platform.

2007
Halo 3

Bungie's trilogy finale sells 3.3 million copies in its first week. "Finish the Fight" becomes one of gaming's most iconic marketing campaigns.

2008
New Xbox Experience

A major dashboard overhaul introduces Avatars and Netflix streaming — the 360 becomes a full entertainment hub, not just a games console.

2010
Xbox 360 S (Slim)

The redesigned slim model fixes the Red Ring of Death, adds built-in Wi-Fi, and a larger hard drive. Kinect launches alongside it.

2016
Production Ends

Microsoft officially ends Xbox 360 production after 11 years and 84 million units sold. Its library of over 1,000 titles remains largely playable on Xbox One and Series X via backwards compatibility.

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Essential Xbox 360 Games

The Xbox 360 library is defined by its shooters, racers, and open-world epics. Here are the genres that made it great:

Shooters

Halo 3, Gears of War 1–3, Call of Duty 4, Left 4 Dead — the 360 was the definitive shooter platform of its era.

Racing

Forza Motorsport 2–4, Project Gotham Racing 3–4, Burnout Paradise — the best racing games of the HD era.

RPGs

Fable II, Mass Effect, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Dark Souls — deep, story-driven experiences.

Indie / XBLA

Braid, Limbo, Trials HD, Castle Crashers — Xbox Live Arcade pioneered the indie games revolution.

Frequently Asked Questions — Xbox 360

What is the Red Ring of Death?

The Red Ring of Death (RRoD) was a hardware failure affecting early Xbox 360 models, indicated by three red lights on the power ring. It was caused by overheating and solder joint failure. Microsoft extended the warranty to 3 years for affected units. The Xbox 360 S (slim, 2010) resolved this issue with a redesigned cooling system.

Which Xbox 360 model should I buy?

The Xbox 360 S (slim, 2010) is the recommended model. It has built-in Wi-Fi, a quieter disc drive, and the RRoD hardware issues are resolved. The Xbox 360 E (2013) is also reliable. Avoid early "Phat" models unless they've been refurbished.

Are Xbox 360 games backwards compatible with Xbox One?

Many Xbox 360 games are backwards compatible with Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. Microsoft has an official backwards compatibility list. Physical discs work if the game is on the list.

Does the Xbox 360 need Xbox Live to play games?

No. All single-player games work without Xbox Live. Multiplayer requires Xbox Live Gold (now called Xbox Game Pass Core). The console works fully offline for single-player gaming.