Every Xbox Console: A Full History of Release Dates

Xbox: A Retrospective Look at Nine Generations of Consoles

Xbox, one of the three major console brands, has significantly impacted the gaming landscape since its 2001 debut. From its humble beginnings to its current status as a household name encompassing TV, multimedia, and the popular Xbox Game Pass subscription, Microsoft's console journey is ripe for exploration, especially as we reach the midpoint of the current generation.

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The Xbox Console Family: A Complete Overview

Microsoft has released a total of nine Xbox consoles across four generations. Beginning with the original Xbox in 2001, each iteration has introduced advancements in hardware, controllers, and overall functionality. This count includes revised models offering improved cooling, speed enhancements, and other upgrades.

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Chronological Listing of Xbox Consoles

Xbox - November 15, 2001

The original Xbox launched in November 2001, competing against the Nintendo GameCube and Sony PlayStation 2. Its success, largely driven by the launch title Halo: Combat Evolved, established the Xbox brand and laid the foundation for its enduring legacy. Many classic original Xbox games remain fondly remembered.

Xbox 360 - November 22, 2005

The Xbox 360, released as an established brand, focused on multiplayer gaming and introduced innovations in accessories, notably the Kinect motion-sensing technology. With over 84 million units sold, it remains the most successful Xbox console to date, and its game library continues to be highly regarded.

Xbox 360 S - June 18, 2010

The Xbox 360 S addressed the overheating issues of its predecessor with a redesigned cooling system, offering a slimmer profile and increased hard drive capacity (up to 320GB).

Xbox 360 E - June 10, 2013

Released shortly before the Xbox One, the Xbox 360 E featured a design echoing the upcoming generation, with a slimmer form factor and an internal disc drive.

Xbox One - November 22, 2013

The Xbox One ushered in Microsoft's third console generation, offering increased power and application capabilities. Kinect 2.0 and a redesigned controller further enhanced the gaming experience.

Xbox One S - August 2, 2016

The Xbox One S supported 4K output and acted as a 4K Blu-ray player, becoming a versatile entertainment hub. Its compact size (40% smaller than the original Xbox One) made it a popular choice.

Xbox One X - November 7, 2017

The Xbox One X delivered true 4K gaming, boasting a significantly improved GPU and enhanced cooling. It provided noticeable performance boosts for many existing Xbox One titles.

Xbox Series X - November 10, 2020

The Xbox Series X, unveiled at The Game Awards 2019, supports 120fps, Dolby Vision, and features like Quick Resume for seamless game switching. It remains Microsoft's flagship console.

Xbox Series S - November 10, 2020

The Xbox Series S, launched alongside the Series X, provided a more affordable entry point to the Xbox ecosystem as a digital-only console with 512GB of storage and 1440p capabilities. A 1TB model was later released.

The Future of Xbox

While specifics remain undisclosed, Microsoft has confirmed development of at least two new consoles: a next-generation home console and a handheld device. Microsoft aims for a "largest technical leap ever seen" with its next home console.