The Best FREE Xbox 360 Games To Get Before The Marketplace Closes Forever!

The Xbox 360 Marketplace is closing down forever on July 29th, 2024. And here's a solid list of FREE Xbox 360 games you can and should download before that happens! Luckily, some of these games are backwards compatible with the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
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[@thegamethrifter]

These are some of the FREE games you can still download and claim on the Xbox 360 marketplace. I have to admit, the marketplace and store are running very slow and wonky lately. I've had a lot of issues. I can't remember these running so bad back in the day. I'm also working on a new video trying to cover at least some of the games that will disappear forever on July 31st, 2024 when the market closes for good. Please remember to LIKE and COMMENT if you enjoy the video!

[@amoshillmusic]

I’m glad I managed to get a few things downloaded but it took me a entire week smh

[@fernfernacelli]

TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Start 0:15 Intro 1:20 Crackdown 2:45 Crackdown 2 3:50 Too Human 5:12 Hexic HD 6:15 Aegis Wing 7:28 Doritos Crash Course 8:44 Resident Evil: Revelations 2 9:32 Harm's Way 10:46 Frozen Freefall Snowball Fight 11:38 Crimson Alliance 12:43 Outro 13:59 End Many thanks for posting this video. Cheers!

[@thegamethrifter]

Appreciate it! Thank you!

[@CalvinCandieMO]

My guy

[@ohiograssman1564]

Excellent!

[@jamesp5780]

Real late comer to Xbox and 360 in particular. I appreciate your knowledge helping grab some freebies before they are gone. Thanks!!

[@thegamethrifter]

Glad to help

[@bongman6671]

I seen tons of vids of hidden gems but harms way looks great and rarely gets mentioned. It reminds me of smugglers run and rage combined , definitely plan to pick it up.

[@thegamethrifter]

Yes! Pick it up before the store closes!

[@balazsio]

Can you add those titles please?

[@Zeldaboy2k2]

Thank you for this video! THIS is what I wanna see, no offence, but I'd much rather see games we CAN still get, than games we CAN'T get anymore. Thank you!

[@thegamethrifter]

No problem. I am still working on a video with some games we'll lose forever after July. It's tough to pin down because the store is a mess currently. It's slow and hardly works.

[@micheleraurorhi2021]

@@thegamethrifter Hi yeah the web-based store (marketplace.xbox) is flawed as hell (is rumored that there's a java script bug in the payment procedure(!)) but thru console all is ok :)

[@cozyeti7151]

I’ve spent countless hours on Uno, Hexic HD, Aegis Wing, and Doritos Crash Course. I still have them downloaded, and I probably always will. I think about 1 VS 100 all the time, and I’ve never heard anyone else talk about it. None of my friends played Harm’s Way, but I did. Such good times.

[@thegamethrifter]

They actually cancelled a 1vs100 revival game recently for some reason. Harms Way is still awesome!

[@mobsterlord9021]

I hate that they close down the stores on all of these awesome consoles :(

[@thegamethrifter]

Yea, it's a shame :(

[@ohiograssman1564]

At least they’re letting us get these free games. I got an extra hard drive to put to use lol

[@thegamethrifter]

@@ohiograssman1564 I've got a few!

[@Chrozi]

Harms Way was super fun especially when there were a lot of other players, still fun playing against AI when you are the turret gunner

[@thegamethrifter]

Absolutely! I have all the Achievements for it as well!

[@a-train8854]

Id also suggest some wrestling games as well, i heard SVR '07 still has its demo, not sure if its buyable but its definitely worth trying and keeping

[@thegamethrifter]

I'll look into it!

[@erikportalatin654]

This is going to really blow for Achievement hunters too so that means for example me playing Need for speed most wanted or King Kong on Xbox 360 my Xbox series x account won’t see the new achievements?

[@charliefachiri4861]

Of course it will. I completed King Kong to 100% many years ago, it still appears on my achievements portfolio to see. Closing of the 360 marketplace just means you will not be able to buy 360 games DIGITALLY that are NOT backwards compatible i.e. cannot be purchased via the Microsoft store on either the Series X/S or Xbox one. You will have to look online to see what 360 games are backwards compatible as these are the only ones you will be able to buy / play digitally on new gen consoles. Otherwise you will require a 360 console and a hard version of the game in order to play them. Upon completion on the 360 they will still sync to your new gen consoles for people to see your completion.

[@thegamethrifter]

You can still earn Achievements on 360 and it'll show on your Series X/S. As long as they keep the basic servers up, that'll be the case.

[@thegamethrifter]

Yes, as long as the basic servers are up, Achievements can still be earned.

[@josecolombianmiky]

Maybe is different for here at Latinoamerica, I did download for free ‘Metal Gear Rising V Revengance’, did download ‘Resident Evil Revelations 2’ but only the first chapter, there are like 5 more but to buy (they do that with a lot of games by chapters, the “Sales Hook”), ‘Happy Wars’ was for free on a time

[@CrankyMoogle]

Happy Wars got delisted awhile back on the Xbox 360, and the servers were shut down

[@thegamethrifter]

Yea, it's like you can download The Walking Dead from Telltale but it's only the 1st chapter.

[@samirsam7321]

Hey Can you tell me if the game TNT NITRO RACERS is still available in the 360 store please ?? And how much it cost please ?

[@thegamethrifter]

It's $10, but I'd say get it before the store closes.

[@samirsam7321]

@@thegamethrifter thanks man, so the game TNT racers is really available in the Xbox 360 store ? Cause someone else told me that he didnt found it :((

[@samirsam7321]

@@thegamethrifter so hes really available ? Tnt racers

[@thegamethrifter]

@@samirsam7321 I just checked lol

[@thegamethrifter]

@@samirsam7321 YES!

[@nezahual2000]

How do you download the full version of Resident Evil reveletaions 2??? 😬 I can only download a demo of the first chapter 😩 Thanks!!! 🙏

[@thegamethrifter]

It might only be the first chapter that's free :(

[@rayojordan2838]

You have to buy the season pass to complete the game.

[@rayojordan2838]

@@thegamethrifterI would love for you make a video about backwards compatibility for 360 as in the OG Xbox games & or the OG Xbox ports still available on the 360.

[@thegamethrifter]

@@rayojordan2838 Ah, you mean playing Original Xbox games on the 360?

[@thegamethrifter]

@@rayojordan2838 That's awful!

[@RubenSantana-bw8ep]

Also having issues to add you debit card to purchase games on the marketplace

[@thegamethrifter]

Yes, there's a ton of issues right now with buying these games. Microsoft doesn't want our money apparently...lol

[@RubenSantana-bw8ep]

@@thegamethrifter thanks for the response yeah hopefully they’ll want our money lol

[@thegamethrifter]

@@RubenSantana-bw8ep I added like $100 to buy games but haven't been able to buy one! lol

[@micheleraurorhi2021]

@@thegamethrifter its only the web-based store (marketplace.xbox) bugged but thru console all seem okay

[@micheleraurorhi2021]

@@thegamethrifter its the web-based 360 marketplace flawed but thru console store all seem ok

[@gazertiser9920]

What do i do crackdown 2 and too human doesnt want to download

[@thegamethrifter]

I would keep trying, it'll eventually download. I know the store is wonky right now.

[@jordanalexander6351]

Are these all of the free xbox 360 games or no? I would like to know plz

[@thegamethrifter]

Yes, all free on Xbox 360 store.

[@CrankyMoogle]

Except Cimson Alliance. It's basically a demo, and you need the all class pack to get the full experience. The all class pack costs $14.99

[@thegamethrifter]

@@CrankyMoogle Heard one of the packs is free now?

[@CrankyMoogle]

​​@thegamethrifter The all class pack is still $14.99 in the USA. I have no idea where it could be free. Single class packs are $9.99 each, and there are 3 classes. I seriously doubt the developer or publisher is giving the game away for free.

[@Gawlakman]

@@CrankyMooglethanks for the tip on the all class pack, cause there’s like 5 different dlc packs you can get and I wasn’t sure if I needed all of them, I’ll just get the all class pack

[@rachelannkrueger7638]

I got most these games on this list on my Xbox one.

[@thegamethrifter]

Backwards compatibility is great!

[@Thierry-ck3fp]

I didn’t find Crimson Alliance in the store 😢

[@thegamethrifter]

Really? I know it's still there!>

[@The_Hero74_]

You have to search it word for word in the search bar in the store

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

What about original Xbox games and Xbox 360 games that are on Game pass.

[@thegamethrifter]

If they are backwards compatible they will still be available.

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

Thank you, I love playing Alice Madness returns and costume quest 1,2

[@thegamethrifter]

@@LaraCroftEyes1 Great games!

[@pupsiuspupuliukas2394]

Metal slug 3 is worth downloading

[@thegamethrifter]

Another great one!

[@MikeChxpo]

How do I get to the 360 market place

[@thegamethrifter]

On your 360 or on the website!

[@thesadlonelydemon262]

Sadly some of the games metioned arent available anymore or you have to buy them(metal slug 3 is 9.99) i hate seeing this console go. I had a lot of memories and good times playing with either friends or just relax and play a game by myself. In the end the xbox 360 will be missed by most and unfortunately that means physical game disc may go up in price.

[@thegamethrifter]

Yea, it's a shame. Right now though there's a lot of games on sale on the 360 store which is at least helpful.

[@TomZack-re5cv]

Resident evil 2 revelations 2 isn’t a free game you need to buy the season pass to unlock all the achievements I remember getting this game for free on PS3 but later found out I didn’t have the full game so is it worth getting the free part without buying the season pass the answer is no if your not interested in paying $14.99 then don’t bother what’s going to disappear is the season pass so buy it before it’s to late nothing is free if you don’t have the entire game

[@thegamethrifter]

Yes, there's other games like that. The Walking Dead seasons and a few others.

[@TomZack-re5cv]

@@thegamethrifter the walking dead was free if you had Xbox live gold you get the season pass I’m glad I had gold that saved hundreds of dollars before they removed 360 games for free

[@thegamethrifter]

@@TomZack-re5cv Yea, that series is pretty amazing!

[@viratkohli-ym7ux]

Hi i am from Pakistan My power supply git burned I buy used Xbox i out power supply with extension It git burned I will buy new power supply And will connect direct to switch?? I have jailbreak Xbox and cd works can i play online??

[@thegamethrifter]

You can't play jailbroken Xbox online, they will ban it.

[@viratkohli-ym7ux]

@@thegamethrifter how mean most of the server is down they even didn't check nowadays?

[@viratkohli-ym7ux]

@@thegamethrifter my power supply got burned cuz I connect to extension but now I know Microsoft says connect to wall

[@thegamethrifter]

@@viratkohli-ym7ux They still check, in fact they fixed all the Call Of Duty servers. I personally wouldn't risk it.

[@viratkohli-ym7ux]

@@thegamethrifter ok I will also not

[@nestormelendez9005]

Crimson alliance isnt really free its just a demo that asks for dlc

[@thegamethrifter]

People are saying that, and I guess in a way is right.

[@aeotae9330]

Play JaoXÖ song with Roman Bellic

[@thegamethrifter]

Never heard of it!

[@GamerChatRadio]

The Crimson Alliance ‘All Class Pack’ is free which includes all 3 classes that are $9.99 ea

[@thegamethrifter]

I didn't know that! Thanks for sharing!

[@amoshillmusic]

Just checked and it said it’s $15….?

[@CrankyMoogle]

In the USA it is most certainly NOT free. The all class pack is still $14.99. That is if you are viewing the game on the 360 store. The only thing that is free is basically a demo without the all class pack.

[@thegamethrifter]

I've played the game, not my jam per say. But had no issues playing it without packs. Still good to pick up IMO just in case.

[@CrankyMoogle]

​@thegamethrifter You can only play the first couple of levels and you cannot level up completely without the all-class pack.

[@DaBernist]

You forgot Serious Sam dude

[@thegamethrifter]

I only have so much time on these! lol

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Frozen…. Well hell.

[@thegamethrifter]

It's actually not bad! lol

[@stevestars2966]

If you really care about Xbox 360 closing then you should complain to Microsoft

[@thegamethrifter]

I have numerous times! I don't think they care. They are a 3 trillion dollar company that doesn't want to waste money on something they see no value in.

[@walterbison]

@6:14 Looks like Life Force on the NES.

[@thegamethrifter]

Good old Aegis Wing! I see the resemblence however!

[@DaBernist]

Uh like try Serious Sam on Xbox 360

[@thegamethrifter]

I have it! But only so much time to do these things lol

[@DaBernist]

@@thegamethrifter oh just jump out the map and try alien rage

[@mandroid-rb4uy]

hello its a sad day to see the 360 store close

[@thegamethrifter]

VERY SAD INDEED!

[@konstantinossakellaris9712]

Jtag and rgh and nothing is lost

[@thegamethrifter]

Can't use online with that.

[@ohiograssman1564]

Crackdown is FREE?! 😳

[@thegamethrifter]

So is Crackdown 2 and Some other games!

[@Thierry-ck3fp]

🎧🤪🎮🫶 Thank you so much for sharing 🙏 I wishing you a beautiful day to you and all your viewers. Much Love Thierry ❤️˘◡˘❤️

[@thegamethrifter]

You're welcome!

[@DreamedAnimal29]

🕹️🎮👍🕹️🎮👍

[@thegamethrifter]

Thanks for watching.

[@danderson6290]

What a misleading title.

[@thegamethrifter]

How so? These are all free on Xbox 360 marketplace currently.

[@danderson6290]

@@thegamethrifter it shouldn't take a rocket scientist to figure out how it's misleading. "Get before the marketplace closes forever" none of these are going anywhere they all play one the xbox one and series x/s.

[@thegamethrifter]

Actually they all don't play on Xbox One or Series X/S. And if someone has just an Xbox 360 (Which Reddit has thousands of members still on 360 alone) then it makes sense to get them before the store closes for good in July.

[@danderson6290]

@@thegamethrifter ok let me correct myself only one of the good games are not one the newer systems. Your title made it sound like they all were only exclusives to the 360 generation and reading the comments people agree. Your title is misleading. Good video but should have a different title

[@thegamethrifter]

@@danderson6290 I didn't see anyone say that, I honestly was asked to do a video with games for people to download before the store closes, so I checked out the free games list and did the video. These take me a week or so to put together and I get paid nothing...just doing it for the love of gaming. I appreciate the feedback for the future though.

[@littleteen1481]

They're not gonna shut it down I'm keeping all my xbox360 game forever Because I fix it the xbox 360 Store I lock it That means they cannot shut down Microsoft company they made a mistake

[@CrankyMoogle]

How about writing that in a way that actually makes some sense. Also try not to swear in your reply as I doubt anyone will take you seriously.

[@littleteen1481]

@@CrankyMoogle Shut the fuck up I'm not going To get rid of my council I'm keeping my xbox360 and all game forever It's not going to shut down I fix it three days ago I lock it It mean Microsoft cannot shout it down while I lock it

[@thegamethrifter]

Let's just all enjoy the videogames!

[@thegamethrifter]

Whoa! Let's all relax and enjoy some gaming bro!