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Let the games begin: Part 1: first to market with its new console, Microsoft puts gameplay on the fast track.(Microsoft Xbox 360)
The X Factor
Microsoft's Xbox powers next-gen gaming
On November 22, 2005, the look of computerized gaming in North America changed radically. That's when Microsoft released its Xbox 360, the first in a trio of expected new consoles to hit the market within the next several months. (Because Microsoft came late to the console game, the 360 marks the company's second hardware release, while competitors Sony and Nintendo are preparing their third systems.)
Far more than a game console, the Xbox 360 is a video game and digital entertainment system that, in addition to fueling high-def gaming, lets users port music to the hard drive, watch ...
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