Xbox is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft of the United States. It represents a series of video game consoles developed by Microsoft, with three consoles released in the sixth, seventh, and eighth generations, respectively
3. INTRODUCTION
The Xbox is a video gaming
brand series created by
Microsoft.
in the sixth to eighth
generations, as well as
applications , streaming
services, and the online
service.
5. HISTORY OF XBOX
That original device was the first console offered
by an American company It reached over 24
million units sold as of May 10, 2006.
10 May 2006
Microsoft's second console, the ”Xbox 360”, was
released in 2005 and has sold over 77.2 million
consoles worldwide as of April 18 ,2013
18 Apr. 2013
The successor to the Xbox 360 and Microsoft's
most recent console, the Xbox One was revealed
on May 21, 2013.
21 May 2013
The “Xbox One” would be released in 21 markets
around the world on November 22, 2013, with
the UK as its first country.
22 Nov. 2013
6. XBOX LIVE
• In 1998 Microsoft's ”Direct-X” team construct a prototype
Microsoft Windows-based video game console which
known as DirectX Box.
• Xbox is a shortened name of Direct-Xbox
• Xbox Live, a based online gaming service that enabled
subscribers to download new content and connect with
other players through a broadband connection.
7. SERVICES OF XBOX
LIVE -
• Online gaming service
• Allowing subscribers to play online Xbox games with other
subscribers around the world
• The online service works only with a broadband Internet
connection. Approximately 2,50,000 subscribers signed up within
two months of Xbox Live's launch.
8. XBOX 360
• The Xbox 360 is a video game console developed by Microsoft,
and is the successor to the original Xbox, and it is the second
console in the Xbox series.
• The Xbox 360 was officially unveiled on MTV on May 12, 2005.
• As of October 2013, 80 million Xbox 360 consoles have been sold
worldwide, making it the seventh-highest-selling video game
console in history.
• Microsoft released two models of the console:
• the Xbox 360 S in 2010
• the Xbox 360 E in 2013
9. SERVICES OF XBOX 360
Play games online
Download games (through Xbox Live Arcade) and game demos
Purchase and stream music,
Television programs, and films through the Xbox Music
Xbox Video portals
Access third - party content services through media streaming
applications.
In addition to online multimedia features - The Xbox 360 allows
users to stream media from local PCs. Several peripherals have
been released, including wireless controllers, expanded hard
drive storage, and the Kinect motion sensing camera.
10. XBOX ONE
Xbox One is a video game console developed and
marketed by Microsoft.
Announced on May 21, 2013, it is the successor to the
Xbox 360 and is the third console in the Xbox family.
It is part of the eighth generation of video game
consoles.
Microsoft and various publications have classified the
device as an "all-in-one entertainment system",
making it a competitor to other home media devices
such as the Apple TV and the Google TV platforms.
11. SERVICES & KEY FEATURE OF
XBOX ONE
Live television programming from an existing set-top box, splitscreen
multitasking of applications, and improved second screen support.
uses Blu-Ray Disk and Multitasking.
A newly upgraded Kinect motion sensing peripheral, previously an optional
attachment for the Xbox 360.
Skype client for video conferencing, user recognition and tracking, and the
ability to use voice commands and gestures to navigate the console's user
interface.
New gaming functionality(introducing 3D,hardcore game) includes an
expanded Xbox Live service.
supports 4K resolution (3840×2160) (2160p) video output and 7.1
surround sound.
12. Improved Kinect functionality
hands-free and 3D experience.
supports HDMI 1.4 for both input and output
Cloud computing,
The ability to automatically record and share video highlights
from gameplay
Support for live streaming gameplay online.
The console can monitor its internal temperature and adjust
accordingly to prevent overheating.
13. ADVANTAGE
OF XBOX
Bigger game library than the PS3
currently.
X-Box Live has a considerably
large fan-base and certain games
can also interact with Vista Live.
Cheaper face value than a PS3.
Many decent-good FPS.
14. DISADVANTAGE OF X-BOX
Relatively high chance of a defective system.
The HD-DVD is a thing of the past therefore 360 games are now capped in size at 8.54gigs unless Blu-Ray support is added.
X-Box Live requires a subscription.
Aside from FPS, Sports games, and generic action games the 360 has an extremely limited game library in terms of genre.
Only uses expensive proprietary Microsoft Harddrives.
Compared by features and cost at length it's actually more expensive than a PS3.
mostly sport and japanese-character-based games(IN XBOX 360).
15. CONCLUSIONS
The High Definition graphics that the Xbox 360
produces are wonderful there is no doubt, games
like Call of Duty black ops 2,Racing 3 stunned me.
We really are entering an age where photo
realistic graphics in games is becoming a reality.
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