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Xbox · 2001

Overview

Microsoft’s first Xbox home console, launched in North America on November 15, 2001 at $299 with a built-in hard drive and Ethernet port.

Technical specifications

Manufacturer
Microsoft
Platform
Xbox
Revision
Original
Storage
8 GB internal HDD (8 or 10 GB drives formatted to 8 GB FATX)
Released
2001-11-15
Discontinued
2005-08-01
CPU
Intel Pentium III @ 733 MHz (custom Coppermine-based)
GPU
Nvidia NV2A @ 233 MHz
Memory
64 MB unified DDR SDRAM

Collector note

Launch MSRP was about $299 in North America (Microsoft). Systems shipped with the large “Duke” controller outside Japan; the smaller “S” Controller followed later. Optional 8 MB Memory Units plug into the controller for transferring saves. Retail reprints used Platinum Hits (NA) and Xbox Classics (PAL) branding—not Xbox 360 Platinum Hits.

Facts

  • North American launch: November 15, 2001; Japan February 22, 2002; PAL March 14, 2002.
  • First major home console with a built-in hard disk drive and integrated Ethernet for broadband online play.
  • Custom Intel Pentium III CPU at 733 MHz and Nvidia NV2A GPU at 233 MHz with 64 MB unified DDR SDRAM.
  • Xbox Live launched November 15, 2002 (broadband required; starter kit with headset/subscription sold separately).
  • Nvidia ended Xbox GPU shipments in August 2005, ending production of new consoles; Microsoft discontinued the Xbox worldwide in 2006.

Related consoles

  • Xbox 360 · Xbox 360Successor console (Xbox 360, 2005)

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