2001
Microsoft launched the Xbox in 2001, creating a second major console platform that developers wanted to support.
“Microsoft finally enters the picture with the launch of the Xbox in 2001.”
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Xbox
6 facts from 5 episodes, in date order. These are what speakers said on the shows, each linked to the moment it was said. They aren't independently verified.
2001
Microsoft took at least a $5 billion loss on the first-generation Xbox, according to the hosts.
“So Microsoft with the Xbox, Microsoft takes at least a $5 billion loss on the first generation of the Xbox.”
2001
Microsoft launched the Xbox game console in November 2001, a few weeks after Windows XP.
“Crazy, that happened in November 2001.”
2020
Rec Room's Xbox launch in December 2020 made it the number one free app on Xbox for several weeks.
“we launched on Xbox and we were like the number one free app on Xbox for several weeks around the holidays”
Undated
Microsoft signed Nvidia to supply the original Xbox's graphics in a deal worth $500 million a year, with a $200 million advance.
“And they do a huge, huge deal, $500 million a year deal for NVIDIA to supply the graphics for the Xbox with a $200 million advance.”
Undated
Nvidia has powered only three game consoles: the original Xbox, the PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Switch.
“So you'll note there are three game consoles in the history of game consoles that NVIDIA has powered. The original Xbox, the PlayStation 3, which we'll talk about next time, and the Nintendo Switch.”
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