What is Xbox? Price?

[kunnusingh]

anyone know what is xBox?

this is a Game Box? or a Software?


- Usefull for game lovers?

i want to purchase this, you have a Xbox what i need to purchase this?


please give me full details

[CyberWizard]

Here is the xBox homepage: www.xbox.com

[Hades]

Originally Posted by kunnusingh

anyone know what is xBox?

this is a Game Box? or a Software?


- Usefull for game lovers?

i want to purchase this, you have a Xbox what i need to purchase this?


please give me full details

XBOX (the latest version called XBOX 360) is one of the 3 leading gaming consoles in the market, the others are Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii.

Yeah if you are interested in gaming you should get one of these 3, or a decent gaming PC. Check the prices locally because they depend on country, also the prices of the games vary considerably.

[kunnusingh]

thanks, i am find Xbox price on his official site(Starting $199 to $399)

and also i am find some videos on Youtube

[wamm9512]

An Xbox plays Xbox Games. An Xbox 360 plays Xbox 360 games and Xbox games? I prefer Playstation 3. I used to have an Xbox 360. It really comes down to the games available on each system

[danielbuttspro]

lol is this a serious question? (no offence though)

[kunnusingh]

Yes, this is serious question for me because i love games.

i am addicted

[andyllin]

For the successor to the Xbox, see Xbox 360. For other uses, see Xbox (disambiguation).
Xbox

Manufacturer Microsoft
Product family Xbox
Type Video game console
Generation Sixth generation
Retail availability NA November 15, 2001
JP February 22, 2002
PAL March 14, 2002

Discontinued JP 2005

NA 2006

EU 2006

Units sold 22 million (as of May 10, 2006)[1]
Media DVD, CD
Operating system Custom (Based on Windows NT architecture and Windows XP (through Xbox LIVE))
CPU Custom 733 MHz Intel Pentium III "Coppermine-based" processor
Storage capacity 8 or 10 GB internal HDD (both formatted to 8 GB), 8 MB memory card
Memory 64 MB of DDR SDRAM @ 200 MHz
Graphics 233 MHz nVidia NV2A
Controller input six maximum (wired)
Connectivity 100Mbit Ethernet
Online services Xbox Live
Best-selling game Halo 2, 8 million (as of May 9, 2006)[2][3]
Successor Xbox 360
The Xbox (name derived from "DirectX box"[4]) is a video game console produced by Microsoft. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console market, and competed with Sony's PlayStation 2, Sega's Dreamcast, and Nintendo's GameCube. The integrated Xbox Live service allows players to compete online.

The Xbox was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Australia and Europe. It is the predecessor to Microsoft's Xbox 360 console. It was discontinued in late 2006, although the final Xbox game (Madden NFL 09) was released in August 2008. Support for out-of-warranty Xbox consoles were discontinued on March 2, 2009, although in-warranty repairs will still be done.

Contents [hide]
1 History
1.1 Xbox 360
2 Hardware
2.1 Technical specifications
2.2 Components
2.3 Accessories
2.4 Emulation
3 Operating System
4 Xbox Live
5 Games
6 Marketing
6.1 Sales
6.2 UK advertising controversy
7 Modding
7.1 Features
7.2 Alternative operating systems
8 References
9 External links

History
The console was Microsoft's last product that ventured into the video game console market, after having collaborated with Sega in porting Windows CE to the Dreamcast console. The Xbox first edition was initially developed by a small Microsoft team that included game developer Seamus Blackley. Microsoft repeatedly delayed the console, which was first mentioned in late 1999 during interviews with then-Microsoft CEO Bill Gates. Gates stated that a gaming/multimedia device was essential for multimedia convergence in the new times, confirmed by Microsoft with a press release.[5] When Bill Gates unveiled the Xbox at the Game Developers Conference in 2000, audiences were dazzled by the console's technology. At the time of Gates' announcement, Sega's Dreamcast was diminishing and Sony's PlayStation 2 was just hitting the streets in Japan.[6]

Concentrating on making a big splash in Japan, Microsoft delayed its European launch, though Europe later proved to be the more receptive market.[6] Two of the original members of the Xbox team, Seamus Blackley and Kevin Bachus, left the company early on. The other founding members, Otto Berkes and Ted Hase, are still with Microsoft, but no longer working on the Xbox project.

Some of Microsoft's plans proved effective. In preparation for its launch, Microsoft acquired Bungie and used Halo: Combat Evolved as its launch title. At the time, Goldeneye 007, for Nintendo 64, had been one of the few hit FPS games to appear on a console, some of other ones being Perfect Dark and Medal of Honor. The Bungie acquisition proved itself, giving Microsoft a good application to drive its sales.[6] In 2002, Microsoft overtook Nintendo to capture the second place slot in consoles sold in North America.

Popular launch games for the console included Dead or Alive 3, Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding, Halo: Combat Evolved, Fuzion Frenzy and Project Gotham Racing.

The name for the Xbox was originally the DirectX box as it came from a group of Microsoft DirectX developers, but later changed to Xbox after focus testing. The marketing team apparently "created this whole, long list of better names for the machine", former Microsoft VP of game publishing Ed Fries said in a interview with Gamasutra. [7]

[edit] Xbox 360
Main articles: Xbox 360 and List of Xbox games compatible with Xbox 360
Nvidia ceased production of the Xbox's GPU in August 2005, which marked the end of Xbox production and the quick release of the Xbox 360 on November 22, 2005. The Xbox 360 had superior storage, audio and video capabilities compared to the original Xbox.

When equipped with a removable hard drive add-on, the Xbox 360 supports a limited number of the Xbox's game library through emulation. Emulation adds support for anti-aliasing as well as upscaling of the still standard definition image. These emulators are periodically updated to add compatibility for older games and are available free through Xbox Live or as a file download to be burned to a DVD-R from the Xbox web site. These updates are also available monthly as part of the demo disc that comes with each issue of Official Xbox Magazine. As the architectures are different between Xbox and Xbox 360, software emulation is the only way to have compatibility without including processors from the original Xbox.

[jelba]

I would suggest you better look at Nintendo's Wii or Sony's PS3 game video consoles instead of Xbox 360.

[cyberzone30]

The Microsoft Xbox is a videogame system developed by Microsoft and it was released on November 8th, 2001.

Features

* Four controller ports that allow for easy multiplayer gaming
* Multi-signal audio/video connections for simple and easy hookup to TVs and home theater systems
* Ethernet port for fast online gaming
* Hard drive for game saves, mp3s, and saving downloaded game content
* DVD player (requires separate DVD Playback Kit) that is full featured and very impressive
* Parental lock on DVD player so you can choose what content is suitable
* Powerful hardware capable of producing realistic graphics

Xbox Peripherals and Pricing

* Xbox Game Console which includes a Controller S and standard A/V cables =$149.99
* Controllers S = $29.99
* DVD Playback Kit =$29.99
* Xbox Live Starter Kit – includes 12-months of Xbox Live, headset, and MechAssault = $69.99
* Games range anywhere from $10 to $50

Online Play

The Xbox allows gamers to play games online through their broadband internet connection. It requires you to sign up for Xbox Live and you can do that in several ways.

* Two-Month Free Trials available with pretty much every Xbox Live compatible game
* Three-Month Trial for around $30
* Xbox Live Starter Kit which includes 12-months of service, a headset, and full version of the game MechAssault for $59.99 - $69.99
* Xbox Live One Year Subscription for $40

Game Developer Support

The Xbox has a lot of support from big name publishers and developers including: Atari, Activision, Lucas Arts, UbiSoft, Vivendi Universal, Rockstar Games, Capcom, Konami, SNK, Sega, Sammy, SNK, Namco, Tecmo, Midway, THQ, and Electronic Arts among many, many others. Microsoft also has its own development studios that produce games exclusively for Xbox. Racing, shooting, puzzle, action, adventure, sports - Everything is covered on Xbox.

Game Content Ratings

The Entertainment Software Ratings Board gives each and every game that comes out a content rating much like the “G” and “PG” ratings for movies. These ratings are posted on the bottom left corner on the front of every game. Use them to choose games that are appropriate for whoever you are buying for.

* E = Everyone. Content that may be suitable for persons ages 6 and older. Titles in this category may contain minimal violence, some comic mischief and/or mild language.
* T = Teen. Content that may be suitable for persons ages 13 and older. May contain violent content, mild or strong language, and/or suggestive themes.
* M = Mature. Content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain mature sexual themes, more intense violence and/or strong language.

Bottom Line

The Xbox is a solid investment because it is not only a great game console but it is also a full featured DVD player. This saves space, saves time, and provides fun for the entire family.

[AL Jones]

lol at you guys with all your cut and pasting.

I have an Xbox elite. I've had it for a year and only recently it's got a red ring of death. So I guess I'll have to buy a new one :/

[mr.joebert]

Go PS3 instead. They say it will be 2 years before developers start to create games that use the PS3 to its' full potential, and the games are already awesome.

[kunnusingh]

thanks for reply

ok, i am purchase PlayStation.

After i am purchase PS then i am make a video and post in reply( for proof of purchase)