The Xbox 360 is a home video game console developed by Microsoft. It was released in 2005 as the successor to the original Xbox. The Xbox 360 competed with other seventh-generation consoles such as the PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii.
The Xbox 360 introduced several significant advancements in gaming technology compared to its predecessor. Here are some key features of the Xbox 360:
1. Hardware: The Xbox 360 featured a powerful custom-designed processor, multiple USB ports, wireless controller support, and a built-in Ethernet port for online connectivity. It also had different storage options, including hard drives and memory units.
2. Xbox Live: Xbox Live is Microsoft's online gaming service for the Xbox 360. It allowed players to connect to the internet, play multiplayer games, download demos, purchase and download games, and access various entertainment services like streaming media and downloadable content.
3. Game Library: The Xbox 360 had a diverse and extensive game library, featuring both exclusive titles and multi-platform releases. Popular franchises on the Xbox 360 included Halo, Gears of War, Forza Motorsport, and many others.
4. Kinect: Microsoft introduced the Kinect peripheral for the Xbox 360, which allowed players to control games and navigate menus using motion and voice commands, without the need for a traditional controller.
5. Media Capabilities: The Xbox 360 served as a multimedia hub, allowing users to stream videos, music, and photos from their personal computers or external storage devices. It also supported DVD playback and later introduced the ability to play high-definition Blu-ray discs with a separate add-on.
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