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Microsoft pulling the plug on original Xbox games on Live

Posted Feb 5, 2010 at 7:32AM EST by Glenn M.

Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Microsoft, xbox 360 titles, xbox live

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Well, they've had a good run in their time. But now, it's time to say goodbye to the original Xbox games on Xbox Live. Microsoft has announced that they will soon discontinue the online service for games that appeared in the original Xbox, meaning no more online play for Halo 2 and the like. I repeat - if it appeared on the first Xbox, there won't be any more Live service - this includes the ones you can play on the 360 as well.

Take it from Xbox Live's Larry Hryb:

I wanted to let you know that on April 15, 2010 Microsoft will discontinue Xbox LIVE service for original Xbox consoles and games, including Xbox 1 games playable on Xbox 360. Our first step in this process will be to turn off auto-renewals for those members who only use Xbox LIVE on a v1 Xbox. While I can't comment on the specifics, 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 the Xbox LIVE community. We did not make this decision lightly, but after careful consideration and review we realize that this decision will allow us unprecedented flexibility for future features.

Marc Whitten also pitches in for the announcement, saying that the now 23 million-strong Xbox Live community will get "features and experiences that harness the full power of Xbox 360" as they continue to evolve the service. "To reach our aspiration, we need to make changes to the service that are incompatible with our original Xbox v1 games," he said.

So if you're reluctant to move on because of your prodigious mastery of Crimson Skies, you have two months left before you're forced out of your comfort zone.

[via Kotaku]

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Ok, I'm sure that there are still millions that use the black box online, since they can't afford or want to get a 360. This message may as well be "Oh hi there faithful LIVE gamer, get a 360 by April or no more online service for you. Ok, yes? Thanks bye"

I'm really going to miss my Halo 2 online nostalgia games with my friends since Halo 3 and Modern Warfare 2 just gets on our nerves.

I can understand that the black box may hold the technical side back, but can they at least leave room for hosting privately?

# RE: It was bound to happen — pspg2000 2010-02-05 22:08

Black box? Ok I understand you, but it exist more.

- Black Edition
- Crystal Edition
- Green Edition

# RE: Microsoft pulling the plug on original Xbox games on Live — Glenn M. 2010-02-05 09:33

i wish they could've specified what plans they had that won't be compatible with the old xbox. then again, that's another story altogether..

+2 # iirc... — rollypoly 2010-02-05 09:48

i could swear at one point microsoft blamed original xbox support for not being able to expand the numbers of friends one can have.

# RE: iirc... — Glenn M. 2010-02-05 09:51

if a bigger friend list is all they can give to compensate for this, man, i'll take halo 2 any day..

# well — rollypoly 2010-02-05 11:22

i'm sure that isn't the full extent of the limitations it placed on Live.

halo 2 is my least favorite halo, so no biggie for me.

i'm sure at some point we will see halo 1 and 2 released with enhanced Live support as a Game on Demand.

my only question is if old DLC will still be available. Yavin station for KoTOR mainly...

# RE: well — Guest 2010-02-06 11:23

Nope, all DLC will be taken off as well.

# @rollypoly — Guest 2010-02-05 22:21

"i could swear at one point microsoft blamed original xbox support for not being able to expand the numbers of friends one can have."

actually they blamed halo 2 because there were still many players omline, but basically, youre right

+3 # meh — pookiepoo 2010-02-05 09:44

There is still xlink kai around that works with most of the consoles out and its free.

I don't see why these customers should still be paying to play online on a xbox 1.

+1 # RE: Microsoft pulling the plug on original Xbox games on Live — Guest 2010-02-05 09:58

I personally dont care about it tbh, there are probably only 100k players max if that on the XBOX1.

Microsofts pulling the plug on the original XBL means that 360 owners will get even better servers and content and probably also a bigger friends list for those who wanted it.

+1 # RE: Microsoft pulling the plug on original Xbox games on Live — Guest 2010-02-05 14:24

i guess there wont be a cap on the freinds list anymore

# RE: Microsoft pulling the plug on original Xbox games on Live — Guest 2010-02-05 16:23

Umm..... Just how the hell does the xbox 1's live affect the 360's if they are pretty much almost separate. They are just saying that it will improve XBL because they do not want to support xbox 1 live anymore plain and simple. They are douches.

-3 # .. — Silver-Tiger 2010-02-05 16:42

That's what you get for paying years of XBL.....

# I know I shouldnt feed the troll but.... — Guest 2010-02-05 21:21

yeah, close to a decade worth of enjoyment.
A lot of the ppl playing xbox 1 games online are using modded xbox 1's and hacking the shit out of the games, it's really annoying.

And at this point, if you're seriously still stuck in the last gen of consoles and haven't upgraded by now, who's really to blame? Why use Blu-ray when a cd is just as good right? ....dolt

Gtfo troll, and get a life while you're out there.

# RE: .. — pspg2000 2010-02-05 22:09

A Sony fanboy trolling again.

If it's worth paying then they pay for online quality gaming.

# RE: .. — pspg2000 2010-02-05 22:10

Thanks for Halo 2 feedback gotta try that one some day.

-2 # So Stupid — Guest 2010-02-05 18:20

A lot of people love XBOX not who created them we wish in the future the best emulator for XBOX for pc :lol:.
And i wish XBOX 360 Die soon or XBOX die Forever because who event the new xbox is stupid the first console is the best and we will never forget 2002.

# Effed up!!! — BryanNitro 2010-02-05 19:57

I still play halo 2 along with many others since its a far better game then halo 3.

# i hate you microsoft — Guest 2010-02-08 05:33

This is what microsoft does best you buy a new OS every year right? whats the difference spring cleaning they think of it like this you got all those old games and they want you to buy new games. even pc games dont work on pcs anymore is that not funny? this is a matter of over simplification leading to excessive complexity look how much control microsoft has over your gaming habits already! I am afraid this is only the beginning... consoles are propriatary everything microsoft seems to be

# RE: i hate you microsoft — Guest 2010-02-10 23:30

Really, you buy a new OS every year? ...wtf for?

Yes yes, the microsoft ooga booga man is coming to get you. Get real kiddo, it's just a console run by a corporation. Business as usual.

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