Xbox 360 Games Removed from Microsoft Store Permanently

Xbox 360 Games Being Delisted: What You Need to Know

As of today, December 6, Xbox fans will no longer be able to purchase or access a selection of 12 Xbox 360 games from Sega. This includes iconic titles such as Altered Beast, Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, and Sonic the Fighters.

Affected Games

Altered Beast
Crazy Taxi
Golden Axe
Monster World
Nights Into Dreams
SEGA Bass Fishing
SEGA Genesis Classics
Shinobi
Sonic the Fighters
Streets of Rage
SVC: ToeJam & Earl
Virtua Fighter 2

These games were previously available on Xbox Live Arcade and will no longer be available for purchase digitally, although existing owners can continue to download and play them. It's likely that these games will reappear in the future as part of a collection, remaster, or remake, rather than as individual purchases.

Impact on SEGA Franchises

Some of the affected franchises, such as Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage, have new installments in development, ensuring their continued legacy. However, others have been dormant for an extended period and may remain less accessible than before.

Reason Behind Delisting

Sega has not provided a public statement on why these games have been delisted, leaving fans and analysts to speculate.