The Xbox 360: A Beloved Gaming Console
The Xbox 360 is one of the best gaming consoles in history, with a strong library of games and a thriving online community that still exists today. Part of that is the sense of pride that gamers have in racking up gamerscore, and while some lament the days of Blockbuster and GameFly, where they could easily rack up gamerscore by playing a wide variety of games, others still see it as a relevant aspect of the Xbox experience.
Whether you’re an Xbox 360 gamer or a veteran of the following generations, chances are you have fond memories of your favorite games. The Xbox 360 era is a peak console for many, and reminiscing about the good old days is never a bad thing.
As you might imagine, some people love reminiscing about their game collections, and the sense of nostalgia that comes with revisiting old games. Others are more skeptical, and believe that gamerscore is a thing of the past.
“The amount of gamerscore I had on Xbox 360 gives me so much joy,” one user writes. “I miss the days of Blockbuster and GameFly where I could easily rack up gamerscore just by playing a wide variety of games.”
“I don’t know why that’s so funny. You could get a gaming credit with any game and you could rent games for pretty cheap,” another responds. “I don’t see why it’s so hard to rack up gamerscore when you can just play any game you want.”
“I don’t even care about my gamerscore anymore but I’m glad people are still using it to prove their point about how much they don’t care about it,” yet another adds.
“Xbox 360 games were some of the best of the generation and put the Xbox in the second golden age of gaming,” another writes. “The 2000s will go down as the best decade for gaming across all consoles, with the Xbox 360 and PS2 having a lot to do with it.”
“Xbox 360 discs are still beautiful,” another writes. “The ability to switch out the games and create a really nostalgic experience is really nice.”
“I didn’t realize how much I missed the underrated games from the Xbox 360 era until now,” one user writes. “Games like Dante’s Inferno, Kameo: Elements of Power, and Ninja Gaiden Black are so good.”
“I also wish for remasters or sequels to beloved games like Dante’s Inferno, Sunset Overdrive, and Fall of Cybertron,” another adds.
“I love the idea of keeping physical media. I think it’s nice to have it as a collection,” one user writes. “I can see why digital is more convenient and offers more control, but I really really really like having my games on a disc. There’s just something about it that I love.”
“I used to be a collector but now I just rent games and play them forever,” another replies.
“My collection could make a burglar set for life,” one user jokingly writes. “But seriously, it’s pretty valuable.” Another user responds, “Definitely, it’s actually a lot more valuable than you might think. There are collectors for all console games, but especially for the 2000s and Xbox games.”
There are also some comments about the significance of games like Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction and [Prototype] in the gaming community, but overall it’s a pleasant thread and a nice reminder of the Xbox 360’s legacy.
If you’re looking to revisit some of your favorite Xbox 360 games, check out our guide to Xbox Series X backward compatibility. We’ve also got a breakdown of all the current Xbox Live subscription costs, which may be important if you want to play online.
