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The '''Xbox 360''' is a [[wikipedia:History of video game consoles (seventh generation)|seventh generation]] game console and is the successor to [[Microsoft]]'s [[Xbox]] video game console, developed in co-operation with [[wikipedia:IBM|IBM]], [[wikipedia:ATI Technologies|ATI]], [[wikipedia:History of video game consoles (seventh generation)|Samsung Electronics]] and SiS. Information on the console first came through viral marketing campaigns and it was officially unveiled on [[wikipedia:MTV|MTV]] on May 12, 2005, with detailed launch and game information divulged later that month at the prominent Electronic Entertainment Expo. | The '''Xbox 360''' is a [[wikipedia:History of video game consoles (seventh generation)|seventh generation]] game console and is the successor to [[Microsoft]]'s [[Xbox]] video game console, developed in co-operation with [[wikipedia:IBM|IBM]], [[wikipedia:ATI Technologies|ATI]], [[wikipedia:History of video game consoles (seventh generation)|Samsung Electronics]] and SiS. Information on the console first came through viral marketing campaigns and it was officially unveiled on [[wikipedia:MTV|MTV]] on May 12, [[2005 (real world)|2005]], with detailed launch and game information divulged later that month at the prominent [[Electronic Entertainment Expo]]. | ||
Upon its release, the Xbox 360 became the first console to have a simultaneous launch across the three major regions, as well as the first console to provide wireless controllers as a standard. It also serves as the first entrant in a new generation of game consoles and is competing against Sony's [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]] and Nintendo's [[wikipedia:Wii|Wii]]. Microsoft believes that its push towards high-definition gaming, year-early head start and its [[Xbox Live]] online gaming service will help the console be successful. The Xbox 360 can also be [[System Link]]ed with other Xbox 360s as well as the original Xbox, allowing [[multiplayer]] games to take place much more easily among gamers. | Upon its release, the Xbox 360 became the first console to have a simultaneous launch across the three major regions, as well as the first console to provide wireless controllers as a standard. It also serves as the first entrant in a new generation of game consoles and is competing against Sony's [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]] and Nintendo's [[wikipedia:Wii|Wii]]. Microsoft believes that its push towards high-definition gaming, year-early head start and its [[Xbox Live]] online gaming service will help the console be successful. The Xbox 360 can also be [[System Link]]ed with other Xbox 360s as well as the original Xbox, allowing [[multiplayer]] games to take place much more easily among gamers. | ||
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There have been a few different types of the Xbox 360, including the Core, Arcade, Premium and the Elite. However, special editions have also been available with unique console and controller designs. | There have been a few different types of the Xbox 360, including the Core, Arcade, Premium and the Elite. However, special editions have also been available with unique console and controller designs. | ||
By the end of the Xbox 360's life, it had sold 84 million units (sales numbers | By the end of the Xbox 360's life, it had sold 84 million units (sales numbers last counted in 2014){{Ref/Site|Id=X360Sales|URL=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2014/06/09/events-e3-2014-recap/|Site=Xbox News|Page=Xbox Delivers Winning Lineup of Exclusive Games for this Holiday Season|D=31|M=5|Y=2023}}. By contrast, its competitors—the PlayStation 3 and Wii, sold 87.4 million (last counted in 2017){{Ref/Site|Id=PS3Sales|URL=https://sonyinteractive.com/en/our-company/business-data-sales/|Site=Official Site for Sony Interactive|Page=BUSINESS DATA & SALES|D=31|M=5|Y=2023}} and 101.63 million units (last counted in 2016){{Ref/Site|Id=WiiSales|URL=https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.co.jp%2Fir%2Ffinance%2Fhistorical_data%2Fxls%2Fconsolidated_sales_e2303.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK | ||
|Site=Nintendo of Japan|Page=Excel file showing Nintendo hard/software sales|D=31|M=5|Y=2023}} respectively. | |Site=Nintendo of Japan|Page=Excel file showing Nintendo hard/software sales|D=31|M=5|Y=2023}} respectively. | ||
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===Backward-compatible Xbox titles=== | ===Backward-compatible Xbox titles=== | ||
{{Main|Backward compatibility}} | {{Main|Backward compatibility}} | ||
The following titles were available to play on the Xbox 360 via backward compatibility. Notably, ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' could be purchased on the Xbox LIVE marketplace. A hard drive was required for backward compatibility | The following titles were available to play on the Xbox 360 via backward compatibility. Notably, ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' could be purchased on the Xbox LIVE marketplace. A hard drive was required for backward compatibility. | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' | *''[[Halo 2]]'' | ||
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File:Halo 4 Xbox 360.jpg|The ''Halo 4'' special edition console and controllers.<ref>[http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/game/ps3/xbox-360-320gb-halo-4-console/668077 '''JBHiFIonline.com:''' ''Xbox 360 320gb Halo 4 Console'']</ref> | File:Halo 4 Xbox 360.jpg|The ''Halo 4'' special edition console and controllers.<ref>[http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/game/ps3/xbox-360-320gb-halo-4-console/668077 '''JBHiFIonline.com:''' ''Xbox 360 320gb Halo 4 Console'']</ref> | ||
File:H4-Controller-UNSC.jpg|The alternate ''Halo 4'' special edition controller. | File:H4-Controller-UNSC.jpg|The alternate ''Halo 4'' special edition controller. | ||
File:HINF Illusion XboxConsoles 2.png|An Xbox 360, along with two controllers and an Xbox, in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' map [[Illusion]]. | |||
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