Every Xbox Console: A Full History of Release Dates

This article explores the history of Xbox consoles, from its debut in 2001 to the current generation. It details each console release, highlighting key features and innovations.

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The Xbox Family: A Complete Console Timeline

Microsoft has released a total of nine Xbox consoles across four generations. Since the original's 2001 launch, each iteration has showcased advancements in hardware, controllers, and overall gaming experience. This count includes revised models with performance enhancements.

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A Retrospective: 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. The impact of both Halo and the Xbox continues to resonate today.

Xbox 360 – November 22, 2005

The Xbox 360 solidified Xbox's position, known for its strong multiplayer focus. Innovations included the Kinect motion-sensing technology. With over 84 million units sold, it remains the best-selling Xbox console.

Xbox 360 S – June 18, 2010

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The slimmer Xbox 360 S addressed the original's overheating issues with a redesigned cooling system and offered increased hard drive capacity (up to 320GB).

Xbox 360 E – June 10, 2013

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Released shortly before the Xbox One, the Xbox 360 E featured a design echoing the upcoming generation, with a sleeker profile and an internal disc drive.

Xbox One – November 22, 2013

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The Xbox One ushered in Microsoft's third generation, boasting increased power and expanded application capabilities. Kinect 2.0 and a redesigned controller were key additions.

Xbox One S – August 2, 2016

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

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 across numerous Xbox One titles.

Xbox Series X – November 10, 2020

Revealed at The Game Awards 2019, the Xbox Series X 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 provides a more affordable entry point to the Xbox ecosystem, as a digital-only console with 512GB storage (later upgraded to 1TB).

The Future of Xbox

While specifics remain undisclosed, Microsoft has confirmed development of at least two new consoles: a next-gen Xbox and a handheld model. Microsoft aims for a substantial technological leap with its next home console.