What is the Xbox? The end of 2021 marks 20 years since the launch of major video game console the Xbox. Back at the E3 trade event in 2001, Bill Gates unveiled Microsoft’s latest project: a big black box with a fluorescent X on top. It represented the company’s first foray into the gaming console market. The “X” part of the name refers to Microsoft’s DirectX technology on which the console runs. It enables the software and hardware to work together, which basically means it helps apps to function. How did the Xbox first come to prominence? What was that? How did Microsoft react to that setback? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is the FIRE movement? What is Tangping? What is West Side Story? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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