The era of Xbox 360 was epic and we can’t deny it gave us some of the best titles ever. Xbox 360 which Microsoft launched in 2005 revolutionized console gaming through its advanced hardware and Xbox Live multiplayer feature and extensive game collection. The console became home to legendary titles like Halo 3, Gears of War, Forza Motorsport, and Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition, paving way for more advanced consoles like the Xbox Series X and S. Let’s discuss the best selling Xbox 360 games you need to play.
1. Kinect Adventures! (2010)
Copies Sold: 24 million
Kinect Adventures! is clearly the most sold game on Xbox 360. It presents players with multiple entertaining challenges that require full body motion to control their character to complete the tasks. The game needs you to do simple short missions with wild rafting missions, underwater glass tank leak plugging and fast-paced obstacle course challenges. The Kinect sensor tracks your movements in real time, so you can control the action on screen by performing jumps, leans, and arm swings. You can start playing immediately while delivering high energy entertainment which suits both social gatherings and family activities. It is a great game to enjoy on Xbox 360 with friends and family during parties or gatherings.
2. Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
Copies Sold: 22.95 million
Grand Theft Auto V is one of the best selling Xbox 360 games and there’s no doubt why. It is an action-adventure game set in the city of Los Santos where you get to experience life from the perspective of three criminals: Michael, Franklin, and Trevor, and play their story modes, completing missions and spreading chaos. You are able to explore the open world without restriction, have gang wars, and be able to drive vehicles, shoot rocket launchers, gamble, purchase homes, have romantic interactions, and so much more. Aside from the single-player narrative, GTA Online has a cool multiplayer world where you can create your own character, do heists, build businesses, race, or join roleplay servers with other gamers across the globe. With the GTA 5 Premium Edition, you can enjoy some great bonus content, including the Criminal Enterprise Starter Pack and $1 million in GTA$.
3. Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition (2012)
Copies Sold: 22 million
Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition provides players with a full sandbox experience because they can build their virtual world in a vast blocky environment which requires them to create and maintain their survival. Players begin their adventure by resource collection and tool creation and they have the freedom to construct anything they envision. You will also combat monsters during nighttime hours, enjoy peaceful exploration with intense survival challenges and experience different game modes like Creative mode for limitless building and Survival mode for advanced difficulty. The game became a popular Xbox 360 choice because it offered split-screen multiplayer and unlimited gameplay options and is still adored.
4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)
Copies Sold: 14.72 million
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is just the right action and shooting game to play on Xbox 360. Players need to complete challenging missions which take place in prominent cities like New York, London and Paris while battling against a formidable enemy team which Makarov commands. The game provides an immediate first-person shooting experience which combines movie-like sequences, precise gunplay and various combat options including stealth, vehicle battles and complete military combat. COD provides players with a new multiplayer experience which also introduces additional maps, weapons and progression systems while also including the popular Spec Ops survival mode which makes way for cooperative gameplay.
5. Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)
Copies Sold: 14.55 million
Players of Call of Duty: Black Ops take control of an elite special forces team which conducts covert operations throughout multiple countries during major worldwide conflicts. The single-player campaign needs you to complete various missions and uncover secrets as you fight zombies in the Zombie Mode to save the world. The multiplayer mode introduces fresh perks and customization options with exciting gameplay features which include Gun Game and One in the Chamber to maintain match excitement. The game introduces Theater Mode for players to watch their gameplay again while providing them with access to Combat Training. As you play as a Black Ops soldier, you can also play in Theater mode where you can watch, save, and edit your best multiplayer moments and then share them with your friends.
6. Halo 3 (2007)
Copies Sold: 14.5 million
Halo 3 serves as the final installment of the first Halo trilogy which now functions on modern gaming systems featuring enhanced graphics and improved gameplay performance. The Master Chief needs to fight against Covenant aliens and Flood monsters in order to protect humanity while he searches for an ancient African artifact that contains the power to determine the results of space battles. The campaign consists of 11 missions which present gamers with intense battles set in a science fiction universe. It provides you with a story experience while you can access traditional multiplayer maps and use Forge tools to create their own custom modes and watch their gameplay through Theater mode which has been designed for optimal performance. It’s fun to play on Xbox 360 as well as PC.
7. Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012)
Copies Sold: 13.7 million
The Call of Duty: Black Ops II video game creates a combat environment which combines traditional military tactics with current technological developments and high-powered weapon systems. The story presents a new threat which Raul Menendez controls while your gameplay choices during the campaign result in different narrative paths and create a more interactive experience than previous titles. Players engage in quick-moving battles which involve weapon use, drone deployment and other cutting-edge technologies that keep you engaged. The multiplayer mode adds new movement mechanics, extra maps and enhanced player customization options while Zombies mode returns with fresh multiplayer content and various gameplay modes for flexible team-based play.
Summary
These are the best selling Xbox 360 games you should surely try out. Out of these, Grand Theft Auto V, Halo 3, and Kinect Adventures can also be played on PC. These games will give the best action, adventure, and shooter experiences, and if you are playing on Xbox 360, you can enjoy them in a budget-friendly and no-stress manner. If you also have a PlayStation 5, be sure to try out games like Ghost of Yotei, Astro Bot, and Stellar Blade as well. Happy gaming!
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