Gamertell

While I may not have owned an Xbox, its value to the gaming industry can’t be overstated. It was, in fact, the first system at the time to debut with a fully-featured internal hard drive and the first to introduce online competitive video game playing to the masses. Along with these distinctions, gamers owe the Xbox a significant debt of gratitude for the introduction of notable franchises such as Halo, Jade Empire and Ninja Gaiden.

These factors have undoubtedly endeared gamers to their Xboxes, a loyalty that has since been extended to the 360. However, gamers who are still interested in expanding the libraries of their original system are now pinched for time. Gamestop recently announced that after February 9, 20009, the store will no longer accept or stock any items related to Microsoft’s initial entry into the console wars.

In other words, if you were interested in purchasing Brute Force for a discounted price, you may want to expedite your efforts.

Microsoft has made it clear since the launch of its next-gen console that it would thus cancel their on the previous endeavor. It duly explained why there were no new Xbox efforts released, whereas the Playstation 2 still had games coming out for it. In fact, for all of Sony’s struggles, it’s admirable that they are still dedicating efforts to their purported “last-gen” console.

All in all, Gamestop’s announcement merely makes the death of the Xbox official, as gamers have long since recognized its passing from the gaming scene.

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