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Microsoft releases Dreamcast in collaboration with Sega
Microsoft released their first game console called "Dreamcast" as a direct counter to the Nintendo and Sony dominated game market. Dreamcast flopped hard in the market. -
Microsoft Game Studios announced
in 2000 Microsoft announced Microsoft Game Studios as an official branch of Microsoft. -
Microsoft releases first Xbox console
Microsoft releases their first game console called the Xbox and forever changes the way that gaming consoles were looked at and thought about in the market. -
Microsoft releases Xbox 360
Microsoft released its Xbox 360 to the general public as their second major gaming console. This console was meant to combat the Sony Playstation 3 and the Nintendo Wii. These consoles are known as the seventh generation of gaming consoles. -
Microsoft releases Xbox One
Microsoft Released the Xbox One as their third console and to counter the Sony Playstation 4. These consoles were considered cutting-edge gaming technology at the time. -
Microsoft releases Xbox One x and s series consoles
Microsoft released upgraded versions of its previous Xbox One console. These consoles featured updated storage drives and GPUs to make games run faster and support higher quality. The Xbox One S was one of the first gaming consoles to be completely digital. Both consoles featured a new sleek design. -
Microsoft Game Studios rebrands to Xbox Game Studios
Microsoft Game Studios rebranded themselves to Xbox Game Studios as Xbox became more and more focused on developing hardware, games, and acquiring other game studios. -
Microsoft releases Xbox Series X and S
Microsoft released their newest edition of consoles considered to be the next generation of gaming. These consoles featured upgraded GPUs for faster processing, and better graphics, and came in both a digital and non-digital versions. Because of the microchip shortage, these consoles are still hard to find.