The Microsoft Xbox launched on November 8, 2001, and was the first major console produced by an American company since the Atari Jaguar ceased production in the late 90s. It sold a total of 24 million units worldwide before being discontinued and replaced by the Xbox 360 console. Here's everything you need to know about it, including features, developer support, and more.
What was the hard drive in the original Xbox actually used for?
The original Xbox console launched with the following features:
The Xbox allowed people to play games online using their broadband internet connections. This required signing up for Xbox Live Gold (now Game Pass Core), which was done in a number of ways.
The Xbox received heavy support from major publishers and developers, including:
