Microsoft revolutionized console gaming as we know it today

Lets begin by looking at gaming before the launch of the Original Xbox.

The PS2....a weak system with no On-line gaming.

The launch of the Xbox offered something never thought of before. PC gaming on your living room tv. The very idea seemed ridiculous, but Microsoft was confident and they had the craziest idea of On-line multiplayer on a console.

The Xbox started off slow, but grew huge interest with the launch of the new ip Halo - Combat Evolved which was a major success. At this time the Xbox's On-line was there but hardly used. Mostly for sports games and what not. Not a lot of people saw any interest in Xbox Live. Later with the launch of Halo 2 it became clear that Xbox Live was the platform for On-line gaming of the future. Halo 2's huge success brought forth new ideas for On-line gaming and established Xbox Live's name.

Sony of course launched their LAN add-on for the PS2. It's popular title Socom did okay, but the horrible On-line experience of the PS2 only helped Microsoft's Xbox LIVE sell more subscriptions as well as consoles.

If it was not for Microsoft's intervention I don't imagine Sony ever creating anything innovative or impressive. Today PSN is still a mess with less features and a lot less creativity.

Consumers made their choice and they choose Microsoft's Xbox 360.

I hope Microsoft will always remain a key role in the gaming industry. Their dedication to bringing entertainment to the living room with the Xbox is one of their greatest achievements.

ParadiseAwaits

The only thing your saying is Xbox started true online ocnsole gaming. I totally agree with you but Revolutionizing console gaming .. id have to go with Nintendo and Sony.

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PC nuts? Most Xbox games were also on PC.

br0kenrabbit

Lets begin by looking at gaming before the launch of the Original Xbox.

The PS2....a weak system with no On-line gaming.

The launch of the Xbox offered something never thought of before. PC gaming on your living room tv. The very idea seemed ridiculous, but Microsoft was confident and they had the craziest idea of On-line multiplayer on a console.

The Xbox started off slow, but grew huge interest with the launch of the new ip Halo - Combat Evolved which was a major success. At this time the Xbox's On-line was there but hardly used. Mostly for sports games and what not. Not a lot of people saw any interest in Xbox Live. Later with the launch of Halo 2 it became clear that Xbox Live was the platform for On-line gaming of the future. Halo 2's huge success brought forth new ideas for On-line gaming and established Xbox Live's name.

Sony of course launched their LAN add-on for the PS2. It's popular title Socom did okay, but the horrible On-line experience of the PS2 only helped Microsoft's Xbox LIVE sell more subscriptions as well as consoles.

If it was not for Microsoft's intervention I don't imagine Sony ever creating anything innovative or impressive. Today PSN is still a mess with less features and a lot less creativity.

Consumers made their choice and they choose Microsoft's Xbox 360.

I hope Microsoft will always remain a key role in the gaming industry. Their dedication to bringing entertainment to the living room with the Xbox is one of their greatest achievements.

ParadiseAwaits

Yes because Sony has done nothing for gaming :roll:

ORLY? The Wii seems to disagree

Microsoft just copied PC gaming. And, in doing so, helped to sink gaming standards across the board by encouraging the dilution of separate game design philosophies.mjarantilla

This post = full of win.