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The Creation and Challenges Xbox Console
The inspiration to create the Xbox video game console was motivated by Sony's Playstation, which generated 40% of their revenue and was like having a computer on a video game console. Microsoft Office was highly profitable, but the challenge was turning a software company into a hardware company. "originally termed the DirectX-box for its use of the eponymous video software—underwent launch delays and several pricing adjustments." Timetoast -
Generation One The Xbox
The Xbox gaming console burst on the scene with a faster CPU than its competitors (Sony's PS2 and Nintendo Game Cube), more RAM, an ethernet port for internet connection, more controller buttons, and even more USB ports, but the system was young. The first-generation Xbox console did not have the variety of game selections as the Nintendo Game Cube or PlayStation 2, nor did they have the clientele. The Xbox would retail at a more expensive price and sell fewer consoles than its competitors. -
Generation Two Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 was an upgrade of the original Xbox ready to challenge the PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo's Wii, having the option to stand horizontally instead of the traditional vertically, the capabilities to play music and DVDs, wireless controllers, detachable upgradable hard drives for more game storage, HDMI port, built-in wifi, and the options to purchase in a few different colors. Xbox 360 sold 6.3 million in the United States, beating out Sony's Playstation 3 and Nintendo's Wii. -
Generation Three Xbox One, One S, and One X
Xbox One is the third generation of the game console. "The introduction of the Xbox Game Pass attracted users with a massive library of games for a small monthly fee." A selection of games regularly accessible was a hit for gamers. The Kinect, a device that lets the user interact with the console like the Nintendo's Wii, 4K Ultra Bluray Player, and 1080P gaming graphics, made this one of the best consoles to date but failed to beat out the Playstation 4 in sales. [timetoast](www.recordhead.biz) -
Generation Four Xbox Series X and Series S
The Xbox Series X is the first of the Generations to have no disc drive. All games will be downloadable with up to 8K picture resolution, spatial audio, faster loading and gameplay, a heating grille allowing internal hot air to escape, and the controllers and games are compatible with the Gen 3, the first Xbox to have this ability. "The newest Microsoft consoles are selling slower than the PlayStation 5, but there is plenty to love about both editions!" timetoast -
Generation Five The Next Gen Xbox
One of the competitors, Nintendo, has dropped out of the race, leaving a two-console race between PlayStation and Xbox. The gaming industry grew when it was appealing to ages 5-15. Now, gaming can go well into retirement age. 2028 will bring on the Gen 5 Xbox Console release. We can expect rechargeable batteries, fast gameplay, upgraded picture and audio, and a quieter operation system, which is great for sneaking a game without waking the children. The gaming future is exceptionally bright.