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Original Xbox
Released on November 15, 2001, as Microsoft’s first gaming console
Introduced Halo: Combat Evolved, a major success and franchise starter
Xbox Live launched in 2002, changing online console gaming Link: https://www.britannica.com/technology/Xbox -
Xbox 360
Released in 2005 with HD graphics and a strong online service
Introduced the Kinect in 2010, allowing motion-controlled gaming
Known for exclusive games like Gears of War, Fable II, and Halo 3 Link: https://www.theverge.com/2016/4/20/11472098/microsoft-xbox-360 -
Xbox One
Released in 2013, focusing on all-in-one home entertainment
Criticized at launch for online DRM policies, which were later reversed
Introduced backward compatibility and Xbox Game Pass Link: https://www.polygon.com/xbox/2020/9/9/21401034/xbox-review-2020 -
Xbox Series X|S
Launched in 2020 with a focus on high-speed SSDs and powerful performance.
Supports Smart Delivery, meaning one purchase works across generations.
Game Pass and cloud gaming (via Xbox Cloud Gaming) are major innovations. Link: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/consoles