The Xbox is a home video game console developed and marketed by Microsoft. It was released on November 15, 2001, in North America, followed by Australia, Europe, and Japan in 2002. It was the first ma
Gates unveiling Xbox
The use of standard desktop components such as a DVD-ROM and hard drive contributed to much of the console's weight and bulk.
A remote was required for DVD movie playback on the Xbox, which was sold separately.
Original "Duke" controller
In the history of video games, the sixth generation era is the era of computer and video games, video game consoles, and handheld gaming devices available at the turn of the 21st century, starting on
Xbox (console)
…America, followed by Australia, Europe, and Japan in 2002. It was the first major American-produced console since the Atari Jaguar in 1993, and as a sixth-generation console, competed with Sony's PlayStation 2 and Nintendo's GameCube. Microsoft began developing the Xbox in response to the impending launch of the PlayStation…
Panasonic Q, a DVD player hybrid version of the GameCube. Released by Panasonic in 2001.
PSX, a PlayStation compatible digital video recorder. Released by Sony in 2003.
V.Smile, an educational video game console. Released by VTech in 2004.
The Game Boy Advance was the best-selling handheld system.