All good things must come to an end, as they say. The Xbox 360 was emblematic of the seventh generation of consoles for many, leaving a bigger impression on young gamers than either the finicky PS3 or the family-oriented Wii. As of today, however, the classic console is officially dead.

Only a few hours ago at time of writing, Microsoft made good on its vow to shut down the Xbox 360 store, making the purchase and download of new games impossible (through official means, at least). For many, this represents the end of an era, as new gamers exploring the seventh generation and those who have built up 18 years of memories alike are now unable to fill out their collection without looking to the secondhand market.