Xbox 360 launched in 2005, leading to blockbuster exclusives like Halo and Gears of War. Ranking updated December 10, 2024 to reflect current console capabilities. Games were chosen for significant impact on console gaming landscape
Xbox 360 controller provides better gaming experience than keyboard and mouse. Controller issues often occur due to corrupt or outdated drivers
Controller's connection button is located between left and right bumpers. Xbox 360 connection button varies by model: memory card slot, USB slots, or bottom right. Controller must be synced with console within 20 seconds after console power
Press Guide button and select profile to access games. Use RB button to search for game and purchase. Downloads can be paused and resumed by console restart
Xbox 360 requires FAT32 format, not NTFS. Corrupted hard drives can prevent detection. Incorrect installation or console errors may cause issues
Xbox 360 backwards compatibility was introduced at E3 2015. Microsoft added 76 new games in November 2021 for Xbox's 20th anniversary. Original Xbox games were discontinued in mid-2019 for Xbox Series X