What is the official name of the Xbox successor?

The official name of the Xbox successor is the Xbox 360

Who is the company that makes the Xbox 360?

Microsoft Corporation is the developer of the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system.

Who designed the Xbox 360?

The Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system was designed by Microsoft, in conjunction with two of the most innovative design firms in the world: San Francisco-based Astro Studios and Osaka, Japan-based Hers Experimental Design Laboratory Inc; which worked together to craft a sleek, stylish system that conveys the very essence of the Xbox 360. In addition, Microsoft chose IBM, ATI and SiS at its technology partners for the design of the Xbox 360 hardware.

What does the “360” stand for?

Microsoft’s main objective when designing the Xbox 360 was to “create a living entertainment experience powered by human energy.” The idea is to create a gaming platform that offers players unique experiences that will differ based upon an individual’s playing style and their decisions rather than the game itself, thus making the gamer the center of the entire experience and letting everything associated to revolve around them.

When will the Xbox 360 be available?

At the Tokyo Game Show 2005, Microsoft announced that the Xbox 360 will arrive on store shelves Tuesday, November 22 in North America, Friday, December 2 in Europe, and Saturday, December 10 in Japan

In which territories will the Xbox 360 launching?

This 2005 holiday season, the Xbox 360 is projected to launch in North America, Europe, and Japan simultaneously; a first for a videogame console. The Xbox 360 will launch globally in calendar year 2006 in Asia Pacific and Latin America

What is the price of the Xbox 360?

Microsoft announced at the Leipzig Game Convention that the Xbox 360 will be available for as little as $299.99 in the US. (€299.99 in continental Europe /£209.99 in the UK) starting this holiday season. Microsoft also announced a Premium model with hundreds of dollars worth of accessories for $399.99 in the US (€399.99/£279.99).

How much will the Xbox 360 games cost (average)?

The same as current generation: $49.99 USD for new releases. Microsoft has confirmed that they don’t have plans to charge more than fifty bucks for their first-party next-generation titles, although some games will have special editions that will be sold at $59.99. The price of games is often determined by individual publishers and retailers. Therefore, many third-party games are currently listed to retail for $59.99.

Which games will be available at launch?

The following Xbox 360 games will be available in North America on or before the console is launched Nov. 22:
Amped 3 (2K Sports)
Call of Duty 2 (Activision Inc.)
Condemned: Criminal Origins (SEGA Corp.)
FIFA Soccer 06 Road to 2006 FIFA World Cup (Electronic Arts Inc.)
GUN (Activision)
Kameo: Elements of Power (Microsoft Game Studios and Rare Ltd.)
Madden NFL 06 (Electronic Arts)
NBA 2K6 (2K Sports)
NBA LIVE 06 (Electronic Arts)
Need for Speed Most Wanted (Electronic Arts)
NHL 2K6 (2K Sports)
Perfect Dark Zero (Microsoft Game Studios and Rare Ltd.)
Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie (Ubisoft)
Project Gotham Racing 3 (Microsoft Game Studios and Bizarre Creations Ltd.)
Quake 4 (id Software and Activision)
Ridge Racer 6 (Namco Ltd.)
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 06 (Electronic Arts)
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland (Activision)

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