20. Life in the 19th century was not much different from today. Maybe we didn’t have fiber speed internet, 4K 120Hz televisions, consoles to support this quality and play 3D games. But we had Atari and PlayStations. This is exactly how the Xbox adventure began.
After the products released by the Atari company in 1993, Sony quickly released the first PlayStation model in 1994. Then in 2000, it achieved great success by releasing the PlayStation 2. At this point, Microsoft stepped in and introduced the first generation Xbox, laying the groundwork for a 20-year competition.
Xbox turns 20!
The rivalry between Sony and Microsoft began in 2001 with the release of the first Xbox model. Then, in 2005, Microsoft managed to take the lead by introducing the next generation console Xbox 360, one year before the release of PlayStation 3.
Realizing the value of acting fast in the market it entered late, the company earned a great income from the sales of Xbox 360 until 2013. It is also said to have passed 80 million units. Of course, the competition did not end here. On the contrary, it has intensified until now.
xbox
- Release date: November 15, 2001
- Price: $299
- Series: 1st Generation
- Sales amount: more than 24 million
Since it is the first product that Microsoft entered into the game console market, we can say that it is a device that was carefully made for its period. The first generation Xbox, which was first released in the US in 2001, played a huge role in the recognition of the company in this industry.
Xbox 360
- Release date: November 22, 2005
- Price: $299
- Series: 2nd Generation
- Sales amount: 84 Million
Xbox 360, which was released in 2005 as the successor of Xbox, was born in a fierce competition environment. Together with its rivals PlayStation 2 and 3 and Nintendo Wii, it managed to dominate the market until 2013.
Xbox One
- Release date: November 22, 2013
- Price: $499
- Series: 3rd Generation
- Sales amount: more than 48 million
Xbox One managed not to be overshadowed even though it was released 1 week after PlayStation 4. On the other hand, Nintendo’s Wii U model had the advantage of being released 1 year ago. However, although Microsoft lagged behind, it expanded its market share with its device, which developed internet-based features, and played to the top with Sony.
Xbox One S
- Release date: August 2, 2016
- Price: $299
- Series: 3rd Generation
- Sale quantity: Ongoing sale
We can say that Microsoft has managed to scam Sony with the Xbox One S device. So much so that there was a big gap in the 4K game market at that time. The One S was the first device to fill this space, apart from household computer cases. Bringing HDR support, the device fought hard with PlayStation 4 and 4 Pro.
Xbox One X
- Release date: November 7, 2017
- Price: $499
- Series: 3rd Generation
- Sale quantity: Ongoing sale
Microsoft took a quick step, realizing that the Xbox One S was lagging behind the PlayStation 4 Pro. Then the Xbox One X was released. According to many users, this device made history as the true 4K supported console produced by the company.
Xbox Series X/S
- Release date: 10 November 2020
- Price: $499 / $299
- Series: 4th Generation
- Sale quantity: Ongoing sale
We can say that the Series X and S models, which were announced in October last year, are the most competitive and powerful devices Microsoft has ever produced. However, in general, gamers have been stuck between 4K and Full HD lately. In fact, with 8K coming, it has become increasingly difficult to find a budget-friendly device.
The biggest reason for this situation is the high price of the panels that support 4K and 8K images and the devices that provide this performance. Therefore, the Xbox Series S model, with its affordable price and up-to-date features, has gained a special place in the market where Sony is not present. Series X continues on its way in a tight competition with PlayStation 5. Moreover, unlike the S model, it also offers 60 FPS support in 8K resolution.
What do you think about this subject? Do you think Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus can make one side dominate in this ongoing competition? Don’t forget to share your views with us in the comments!
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