00:00The original Xbox console was launched by Microsoft on November 15, 2001, marking Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console market.
00:10The Xbox was the first video game console to feature a built-in hard disk drive, allowing for game saves without the need for a memory card.
00:19Xbox Live, introduced in 2002, revolutionized online gaming for consoles by allowing players to compete against each other in multiplayer games across the globe.
00:32One of the most iconic game series for Xbox is the Halo franchise.
00:37The first installment, Combat Evolved, bundled with the original Xbox, played a significant role in its success.
00:46The Xbox One introduced in 2013 offered backward compatibility, enabling players to enjoy a selection of Xbox 360 games on the new console, a feature fervently embraced by fans.
01:00Launched in 2010 for the Xbox 360, the Kinect sensor brought a new level of motion sensing and voice recognition technology, making games interactive without traditional controllers.
01:13The infamous Red Ring of Death was a common hardware failure indicator in Xbox 360 consoles, leading to expansive warranty extensions and fixes by Microsoft.
01:25Before developing Xbox, Microsoft considered collaborating with Sega to launch the Dreamcast console with a version of Windows operating system integrated, which eventually didn't happen.
01:36Xbox is well known for its range of exclusive games like Gears of War, Forza Motorsport, and Fable, which have helped define its gaming landscape.
01:48Launched in 2017, Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service allowing players access to a vast library of games.
01:56It's often referred to as Netflix for games due to its instant game access model.
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