The Evolution of Xbox Consoles
(N4G Xbox)

Before the original Xbox was released in 2001, many doubted Microsoft`s chances to compete in the video game console business. Up until that point, the company had been primarily a PC software vendor, and there hadn`t been room for four major consoles. It also had to compete against the PlayStation 2 and GameCube at the time. Despite the initial stiff competition and several pitfalls along the way, the Xbox brand has made significant strides over the past 15 years to become a household name in the hardware world and a significant pillar of Microsoft`s business. It has since sold well over 100 million consoles.