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History of Xbox Consoles
Original Xbox

Original Xbox

Launched in 2001, the first Xbox introduced online console gaming and powerful graphics with Halo: Combat Evolved.

Xbox 360

Xbox 360

Debuting in 2005, Xbox 360 brought HD gaming, Xbox Live, and classics like Gears of War and Mass Effect.

Xbox One

Xbox One

Released in 2013, Xbox One emphasized all-in-one entertainment and backward compatibility.

Xbox Series X

Xbox Series X

The 2020 flagship brought 4K gaming, fast load times, and a new era of Game Pass and cloud streaming.


Original Xbox - 2001

Microsoft's debut console, featuring hard drives, Halo, and Xbox Live capabilities.

Xbox 360 - 2005

Redesigned experience with HD graphics and online connectivity, cementing Xbox's place in the market.

Xbox One - 2013

Focused on media, apps, and Kinect, later evolving to support backward compatibility and 4K video.

Xbox Series X - 2020

Powerhouse console with near-instant loading, high refresh rates, and Smart Delivery across generations.

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Original Xbox - 2001

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Xbox 360 - 2005

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Xbox One - 2013

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Xbox Series X - 2020


About Seamus Blackley


Seamus Blackley

The Visionary Behind Xbox

Pioneering the Microsoft Gaming Experience

Seamus Blackley, a physicist turned game designer, was the driving force behind the original Xbox. He envisioned a console that blended PC power with living room accessibility, launching Microsoft into the gaming industry.