Keeping backwards compatibility has always and will always hamper progression. That is how it has been for almost as long as computer programming has been around.

I'm surprised, it was kept up and running for that long.

what is service shutdown???

oh wait we are talking about consoles lol.

@Idlelee

i still play warcraft3 and many other oldies at times, id hate it if i was told i can no longer play them online or that perhaps i need to pay for them again on the latest system just so i can play again.

I understand there will be people that play these old games, but the majority has moved on. I'm also sure there are some people out there still using VHS tapes as well. Let's not let the few ruin it for the many.

I agree that it sucks that you have to pay again, but that is just how it works. You don't have to buy it if you don't want too.

It sounds like you are more like a PC gamer and thus are used to free onilne gaming, dedicated servers and support that seemingly last forever.

Unfortunately, the console world isn't like that... however, it seems the PC gaming world is quickly changing as both Assassin's Creed 2 and Command and Conquer 4 will require always on internet connection for verification. That is some serious Draconian DRM. Oddly enough, consoles are the only one you are likely to play at home.

Most of the games released don't have dedicated server or LAN support anymore.

If you are going to pay for XBL you might as well own a 360. It has more features than the old xbox. Most of those games can be played on the 360 anyway so all you need is the system and you're good to go.

Whoever said their buddies have old xboxes and still play them... I don't believe you! Any console with movable parts in them (CD, DVD and Blu-ray drives) are bound to break from use. The eye's of these things are only good for a certain amount of time. So your buddy must not play that much, because I don't think a console will still function properly after nearly 9 years... unless it's an N64 or some other cartridge based console without movable parts.

If you play them alot, it's lifespan is diminished. These disc based consoles are like cars, the more you use it, the worse it will get. Leave it alone, it stays in good condition.

Yeah, I agree. I almost bought an Original Xbox brand new and sealed from ebay for around $100 a few years ago. Now, I can't find one on Ebay and certainly not below $200.

I'm actually glad there is some backwards compatibility. Wish it was 100% though.

For those phantom disagrees... would you like to prove me wrong?

Let me prove more of my point. From: http://support.microsoft.co...

"Microsoft will offer a minimum of 10 years of support for Business and Developer products."

The Xbox and the Xbox 360 are developer products. The final Xbox was released 10 years ago to development studios worldwide.

This isn't an anti-Microsoft post, it's a fact presenting post. You may disagree with Microsoft's policy, which has been the continual policy of 10 years support so far because they've always had a new product to follow up with it, but you really can't disagree with a post that provides the facts. Well, you can, but in all honesty you're just being a misguided fanboy who proves that the N4G system just doesn't work towards building a community that actually discusses games and technology and instead randomly clicks links.

Yea sure, I would like to believe that but when the 360 came out MS dopped the original Xbox in the Lake! Sony still supports the PS2 for gods sake, and the PS2 while beating the Xbox was still inferior to MS's design.(Atleast harware wise and not space wise)

Edit: No phantom disagree here, but like I said the Xbox was discontinued in late 2006, although the final Xbox game (Madden NFL 09) was released in August 2008.

Completely agree with you on how Microsoft didn't drop supporting Xbox issues (service, warranty, repairs, connections, etc.), but they sure did stop supporting any games for it as soon as the 360 was released.

I don't understand that move, they could have been making(not a lot but some) more money off the xbox. I think it was just to get Devs to stop the "Last" Gen and work on the next gen...(which is now) Either way R.I.P XBOX Live!(for the Original)