Are the servers on black ops 1 multiplayer currently down?

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I'm sorry, but Xbox Live Gold is not being shut down. It is still an active service that allows you to play Black Ops 2 multiplayer online. However, if you are referring to the Xbox 360 servers being shut down, it is possible that online multiplayer for Black Ops 2 on Xbox 360 may no longer be available. I recommend checking with the game's developer or publisher for more information on the availability of online multiplayer for Black Ops 2 on Xbox 360.

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Mister Maka

I do not get an actual error code at all. It simply says that i cannot currently connect to the black ops servers and to check www.callofduty.com/blackops for status and updates. In essence I get the same message that would appear if the servers themselves
were not functioning. My 360 emulator appears to be connected to xbox live, as I can see my friends list and send messages, however for some reason I just cannot seem to connect to the black ops 1 online servers for multiplayer or zombies.

Sorry to hear you are having issues with playing Call of Duty Black Ops 1 online.

I have not found any information on whether or not the servers have been shut down. However, Black Ops 1 is fairly old title. If you are able to begin a search for an online game and not finding one, there may not be anyone else playing.

If you are unable to access the multiplayer servers, then you will want to do a hard reset on your xbox. This link will help walk you through
it.

Have you check the black ops server site if then servers are down