Xbox is a gaming console brand developed and owned by Microsoft. <\/strong>The brand specializes in the development of Xbox consoles, controllers, accessories, video games, and online services such as cloud gaming.<\/p>\n

Players who often wonder what Xbox is will likely have seen its products, including the latest Xbox Series X\/S and iconic gaming franchises such as Halo, Forza, and Gears of War. PC users will have encountered the Xbox app when using Windows 10 or 11.<\/p>\n

Xbox is but one of many brands available in the gaming market, constantly competing against other brands such as PlayStation<\/a> and Nintendo.<\/p>\n

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Xbox is Microsoft’s gaming brand that releases consoles and games.<\/li>\n
The original Xbox was released on November 15, 2001.<\/li>\n
Xbox Series X\/S are the latest consoles, which launched on November 10, 2020.<\/li>\n
Iconic franchises include Halo, Gears of War, and Forza.<\/li>\n
Xbox has a great subscription service but lacks enough exclusives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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\n What is Xbox?<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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\n Key Takeaways<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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\n History of Xbox<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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\n How Xbox Works<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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\n All Xbox Consoles Explained<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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\n Popular Xbox Franchises<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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\n 4 Ways to Improve Xbox Game Performance<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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\n Xbox Pros and Cons<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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\n The Bottom Line<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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\n FAQs<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ol>\n
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