Learning About The Xbox 360

Gaming systems have always been the wave of the future for many companies. Microsoft is no exception, and the company worked for years to determine the right type of gaming system.

In the late 1990's the gaming market was being dominated by Sony Playstation. This in home game system was definitely a hit with people around the world, and Bill Gates from Microsoft could see the potential for a competing system.

The original Xbox was released in 2001 and Microsoft has certainly reaped the benefits of jumping into the gaming the market. One of its unique features was its memory system built into the console. Other systems required a memory card in order to save the advancement in the game. The Xbox was able to store this information in its hard disc drive, something that gamers found convenient and much easier to use.

Microsoft had to work on designing controllers that would work well with the gaming system and this did take some time and changes of designs. The original controllers were bulky and criticized for being too large. Eventually, the design of the controllers was streamlined to accommodate players and the rapid motion required by players during games. The Xbox 360 also has wireless controllers allowing for players to stand up and move around while playing games.

The Evolution Of The Xbox 360

Microsoft continued to work on and advance the gaming console. Eventually, the Xbox 360 was developed and has been a huge hit with gamers everywhere. The Xbox 360 is one of the most popular gaming consoles ever, and this is in large part due to the graphics and ability of play that is allowed in games.

The Xbox 360 can also attribute its popularity to the games that are designed specifically for that console. The series of games under the Halo name are one of the driving forces behind the popularity of the Xbox 360.

Gamers who love the Halo series have to have an Xbox 360 in order to play Halo. This game itself has boosted the sales of the Xbox 360, generating the growth of the desirability of the system itself.

Microsoft has continued to expand the capabilities of the Xbox 360 by adding a live feature to the system. This allows players to play with others by going through an internet service. Players can enjoy playing with people from around the world.

The Xbox 360 will continue to dominate the gaming market, as long as popular titles are released exclusive to the gaming system and the graphics keep pace with a generation of people who are looking for upscale games.