Xbox 360 Avatar Props: What Are They & How to Get Them

Props are wearable accessories used to customize your Xbox 360 Avatar's appearance. They were purchased or unlocked via the Xbox Live Marketplace (now closed for 360 purchases).

Prop Categories

• Headwear: Hats, helmets, crowns, headphones, animal ears, horns.
• Eyewear: Sunglasses, goggles, monocles, VR headsets.
• Facial Hair: Mustaches, beards, goatees, sideburns.
• Handheld/Back Items: Weapons (lightsabers, guitars), instruments, flags, backpacks, plushies, food items.
• Clothing Accents: Scarves, necklaces, ties, capes, wings, tails.
• Pets/Companions: Small creatures following the avatar.

How They Were Obtained

• Marketplace Purchases: Bought with Microsoft Points (later real currency) in themed packs (Game-themed, Holiday, Brands like Adidas).
• Achievement Rewards: Specific props unlocked by earning achievements in certain games (e.g., Halo 3 helmet, Gears of War weapon).
• Promotions/Events: Free props for watching E3 streams, holiday logins, or sponsorships (e.g., Doritos, Mountain Dew).

Current Status

The Xbox 360 Marketplace closed July 29, 2024. You can no longer purchase new props. Previously owned props remain usable on Xbox 360. The Xbox One/Series avatar system is separate; 360 props do not transfer.