15 Nov 2001 Jahr - Launch of the Xbox game console

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The Xbox, Microsoft's first venture into the console gaming market, was officially launched on 15th November 2001 in North America. The console's release was a part of the sixth generation of game consoles, rivalling Sony's PlayStation 2, Nintendo's GameCube, and Sega's Dreamcast. Its launch was highly anticipated, given Microsoft's clout as a major tech company and the powerful specs it promised, including a 733 MHz Intel Pentium III processor. It was also the first video game console to feature a built-in hard disk drive, a novelty among consoles at the time, used primarily for storing game saves and content downloaded from the Xbox Live service.

The Xbox launch was accompanied by a robust lineup of games, with Halo: Combat Evolved leading the charge as the console's flagship title. This game soon turned into a major franchise, helping the Xbox gain significant traction in the market. Microsoft's launch strategy involved heavy marketing to ensure widespread retail distribution. Despite initial scepticism from industry insiders and fierce competition from well-established players, the Xbox made a successful entry into the gaming console industry, eventually laying the groundwork for future consoles like the Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

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