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*This article has been re-edited from an article uploaded on December 10, 2022.

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18 years ago, on December 10, 2005, the Xbox 360 was released in Japan.

Xbox 360 is a stationary game console released by Microsoft. The name “360 (Sanrokmal)” has the meaning of 360-degree omnidirectional entertainment.

It was released in North America on November 22, 2005 and in Europe on December 2, 2005, making Japan a little later than the rest of the world. Although the original Xbox was released at the latest time among the previous generation machines, this machine was able to be released at the earliest time among the next generation machines. By the way, rival machines of the same generation include the PlayStation 3 (released on November 11, 2006) and the Wii (released on December 2, 2006).

The Xbox 360, which was the first to be released, attracted a lot of attention at the time as the world’s first high-definition (synonymous with HD or high-definition) game console. The indescribable beauty of the high-definition screen must have been a big shock to gamers.

It was characterized by the most extensive services that utilized network functions such as Xbox Live (currently Xbox Network), but what was especially epoch-making was the “achievements” established when the Xbox 360 was introduced. It must be the existence of

If you meet the conditions, you’ll be unlocked with a very pleasant sound, whether it’s Picon or Pocon. It’s a useful indicator that not only proves that you’ve made it this far in the game, but also serves as a goal for getting more into the game. There is no particular reward, just a game score that is linked to the individual’s profile and added up, but it is strange because this can lead to a great motivation for the player.

At the time of its implementation, many users wondered, “So what?” and even I didn’t understand it at all. However, when the achievements were unlocked when I completed the collection elements, I felt strangely happy, and gradually it became a habit and I became addicted to it. Good achievements are distributed in such a way that they can be achieved by playing the game evenly, which can be helpful when deciding what to do next. Some people are so addicted to achievements that they even play with the sole goal of unlocking them.

Although the names such as trophies and achievements differ depending on the platform and game title, at some point games and achievements have become inseparable. For me, I’m addicted to the game to the point that when I play a title that doesn’t have a proven track record, I feel rather unsatisfied. Since you can see exactly how far users are playing, I think it will be a good data source for game developers as a substitute for surveys.

On August 25, 2023, Microsoft Japan announced that the Xbox 360 Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace will be closed on July 29, 2024. The ability to purchase new games, DLC, and other entertainment content will no longer be supported. Please note that re-downloading of purchased games and DLC will continue to be supported. Don’t forget to check it out if there’s anything you’re interested in for the remaining six months!

Xbox 360 Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace will close on July 29, 2024.Purchased games and DLC can still be played

Microsoft Japan will close the Xbox 360 Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace on July 29, 2024.

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