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The Xbox is a sixth-generation video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console market, and competed directly with Sony's PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo GameCube. It was released on November 15 2001 in North America, February 22 2002 in Japan, and March 14 2002 in Europe and Australia. It is the predecessor to Microsoft's Xbox 360 console. It was discontinued in late 2006.

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The Xbox is a sixth-generation video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console market, and competed directly with Sony's PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo GameCube. It was released on November 15 2001 in North America, February 22 2002 in Japan, and March 14 2002 in Europe and Australia. It is the predecessor to Microsoft's Xbox 360 console. It was discontinued in late 2006.

History

The Xbox was Microsoft's first product that ventured into the video game console market, after having collaborated with Sega in porting Windows CE to the Dreamcast console. Notable launch titles for the console included Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding, Dead or Alive 3, Halo: Combat Evolved, Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee, and Project Gotham Racing.

Development

The Xbox was initially developed within Microsoft by a small team that included game developer Seamus Blackley. Microsoft repeatedly delayed the console, which was revealed at the end of 1999 following interviews of Microsoft CEO Bill Gates. Gates stated that a gaming/multimedia device was essential for multimedia convergence in the new times, confirmed by Microsoft with a press release.

According to the book Smartbomb, by Heather Chaplin and Aaron Ruby, the remarkable success of the upstart Sony PlayStation worried Microsoft in late 1990s. The growing video game market seemed to threaten the PC market which Microsoft had dominated and relied upon for most of its revenues. Additionally, a venture into the gaming console market would diversify Microsoft's product line, which up to that time had been heavily concentrated on software.

According to Dean Takahashi's book, Opening the Xbox, the Xbox was originally to be named "DirectX-box", to show the extensive use of DirectX within the console's technology. "Xbox" was the final name decided by marketing, but the console still retains some hints towards DirectX, most notably the "X"-shaped logo, which DirectX is famous for, along with the "X" shape on the top of the system.

As the console approached launch, Microsoft's J Allard was responsible for the hardware and system software development, Ed Fries was responsible for game development on the platform, and Mitch Koch was responsible for sales and marketing; all three reported to Robbie Bach. This team was also primarily responsible for Microsoft's follow-up product, the Xbox 360.

With an expensive PlayStation 3 (PS2) and the moderately priced but seemingly family entertainment focused GameCube as competition, many gamers were eager to invest in the console. The Xbox initially sold very well. All three platform-holders had difficulty manufacturing and selling the systems profitably.

By September 15 2005, Microsoft reported a four billion dollar loss in selling the Xbox gaming system.

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Will the Xbox 360 survive past Christmas?

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Ballmer defends decision to cut Xbox price

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Xbox Live (trademarked as Xbox LIVE) is an online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service created and operated by Microsoft Corporation.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Live

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Xbox.com | Home Page

News about popular games and communities, articles and interviews about what's happening on these boards and information about the official Xbox site.http://forums.xbox.com/
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Whats the difference between Xbox 360 premium and Xbox 360 arcade?

Mrs. N™Here's a comparison between the arcade, premium, and elite: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/compare101.htm?WT.svl=nav Scroll to the bottom.
Tommy R

How do I get my xbox live subcription code on my regular xbox?

Tommy RI would try looking in the account management section when in the main xbox menu.
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How long does it take xbox to ship you the return package?

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What is the difference between an xbox and an xbox halo special edition green?

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Is it possible to use 2 Xbox 360 consoles through a router to log onto Xbox live?

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