Every Xbox Console: A Full History of Release Dates

A Comprehensive Look at the Xbox Console Family: From 2001 to the Future

Xbox, a leading console brand, has consistently delivered innovative gaming experiences since its debut in 2001. Its evolution from a newcomer to a dominant force in the gaming world, expanding into TV, multimedia, and the popular Xbox Game Pass subscription service, is a testament to Microsoft's commitment to innovation. Let's explore the rich history of Xbox consoles.

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The Xbox Family Tree: A Generation-by-Generation Overview

Nine distinct Xbox consoles have been released across four generations. Each iteration has brought advancements in hardware, controllers, and overall gaming experience. This count includes revised models with improved features like enhanced cooling and processing speeds.

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A Chronological Look at Every Xbox Console

Xbox – November 15, 2001

Launched in November 2001, the original Xbox competed with the GameCube and PlayStation 2. Its success was largely driven by the launch title Halo: Combat Evolved, establishing a legacy that continues to this day.

Xbox 360 – November 22, 2005

The Xbox 360 solidified Xbox's position in the market, known for its focus on multiplayer gaming. Innovations included the Kinect motion sensor. With over 84 million units sold, it remains the most successful Xbox console.

Xbox 360 S – June 18, 2010

The slimmer Xbox 360 S addressed the overheating issues of its predecessor with a redesigned cooling system and offered increased hard drive storage (up to 320GB).

Xbox 360 E – June 10, 2013

Released shortly before the Xbox One, the Xbox 360 E featured a design that foreshadowed the One's aesthetic and was the last Xbox with a pop-out disc tray.

Xbox One – November 22, 2013

The Xbox One ushered in a new generation of Xbox, boasting increased power and application capabilities. It included Kinect 2.0 and a redesigned controller, a design largely carried over to subsequent generations.

Xbox One S – August 2, 2016

The Xbox One S supported 4K output and acted as a 4K Blu-ray player, enhancing its entertainment capabilities. Its compact size was another key feature.

Xbox One X – November 7, 2017

The Xbox One X delivered true 4K gaming, boasting a significantly more powerful GPU and improved cooling. It enhanced performance for numerous Xbox One titles.

Xbox Series X – November 10, 2020

The Xbox Series X, revealed in 2019, supports 120fps, Dolby Vision, and features like Quick Resume. It remains Microsoft's flagship console.

Xbox Series S – November 10, 2020

The Xbox Series S, a more affordable digital-only console, provides a lower-cost entry point to the Xbox ecosystem.

The Future of Xbox

While details are scarce, Microsoft has confirmed work on at least two new consoles: a next-gen Xbox and a handheld model. Microsoft promises a significant technological leap for its next home console.