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Microsoft's Xbox 360 was a major player in the gaming industry for nearly a decade. While many games from this era remain iconic, some successful titles have been overlooked over time. This article revisits five standout games that sold over a million copies, examining their gameplay and current obscurity.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 12:10 UTC5 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Xbox 360 launched in 2005 and was Microsoft's main console until 2013.
- Games featured sold at least one million copies during their lifecycle.
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas focused on squad-based tactical action.
- Lost Planet: Extreme Condition combined third-person shooting with survival elements.
- Kinect Adventures! became irrelevant with the Kinect peripheral's decline.
Interesting facts
- The Xbox Live Arcade on 360 revolutionized digital game distribution.
- Kinect sold over 24 million units, making Kinect Adventures! a best-seller.
- Trials HD was a major success during its release yet is forgotten now.