Xbox is a gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft. It includes a series of video game consoles developed by Microsoft, with the latest being the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The brand also represents applications (games), streaming services, and an online service by the name of Xbox Live.
First Xbox console released on November 15, 2001.
Xbox 360 released on November 22, 2005.
Xbox One released on November 22, 2013.
Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S released on November 10, 2020.
Created and owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation is one of Xbox's main competitors. It includes a series of video game consoles, applications (games), streaming services, and an online service called PlayStation Network (PSN).
Created and owned by Nintendo, the Nintendo Switch is a hybrid video game console. It allows for traditional console gaming on a TV, as well as handheld gaming on the go. The console has its own set of exclusive games, including popular titles like Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, and Animal Crossing.
PC gaming refers to gaming on a personal computer. It offers a wide variety of games and is known for its customization options and graphics capabilities. Popular PC gaming platforms include Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store.
The Xbox Series X is the latest gaming console from Xbox. It boasts an AMD Zen 2 processor and RDNA 2 graphics architecture, making it one of the most powerful consoles on the market. It supports gaming in 4K at 120fps and has backward compatibility with some Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One games.
The Xbox Series S is a budget-friendly version of the Xbox Series X. It has 4 teraflops of processing power, supports gaming in 1440p at 120fps, and has backward compatibility with some Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One games. It lacks an optical drive and has a smaller storage capacity than the Xbox Series X.
Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service that gives users access to a library of Xbox games. It includes games from Xbox Game Studios as well as other third-party games. Users can download and play the games on their Xbox console or PC for a monthly fee.
Xbox Live is an online service that allows users to play games with other players online. It includes features such as voice chat, game invites, and matchmaking. It requires a monthly or yearly subscription fee.
Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service that gives users access to a library of Xbox games. It includes games from Xbox Game Studios as well as other third-party games. Users can download and play the games on their Xbox console or PC for a monthly fee.
Xbox Live is an online service that allows users to play games with other players online. It includes features such as voice chat, game invites, and matchmaking. It requires a monthly or yearly subscription fee.
The Xbox Series X is more powerful than the Xbox Series S and can support gaming in 4K at 120fps. The Xbox Series S is a budget-friendly version of the Xbox Series X and supports gaming in 1440p at 120fps. The Xbox Series X has a larger storage capacity and an optical drive, while the Xbox Series S lacks an optical drive and has a smaller storage capacity.
Some exclusive Xbox games include the Halo series, Forza Horizon series, Gears of War series, and Fable series.
Yes, some Xbox games can be played on a PC through the Xbox app or the Xbox Game Pass for PC service.