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Xbox 360 Hits 20: Celebrates 42.7M Sales, Top Games

11/23/2025

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The Xbox 360 launched on November 22, 2005.
It sold 42.7 million units in the United States.
In 2025, as the Xbox 360 celebrated its 20th anniversary, Mat Piscatella identified Call of Duty: Black Ops II as the platform's best-selling game, with seven entries in the top 20.
Its success stemmed from strong exclusive titles, Xbox Live features, and a focus on third-party software, despite initial technical issues.

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Story summary

The Xbox 360 launched on November 22, 2005.
It sold 42.7 million units in the United States.
In 2025, as the Xbox 360 celebrated its 20th anniversary, Mat Piscatella identified Call of Duty: Black Ops II as the platform's best-selling game, with seven entries in the top 20.
Its success stemmed from strong exclusive titles, Xbox Live features, and a focus on third-party software, despite initial technical issues.