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The '''Xbox''' is a [[wikipedia:History of video games (Sixth generation era)|sixth generation era]] video game console first created by [[Microsoft]]. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and on March 14, 2002 in Europe. | The '''Xbox''' is a [[wikipedia:History of video games (Sixth generation era)|sixth generation era]] video game console first created by [[Microsoft]]. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and on March 14, 2002 in Europe. | ||
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==Marketing promotions== | ==Marketing promotions== | ||
===Halo: Combat Evolved=== | ===Halo: Combat Evolved=== | ||
On March 14, 2004, Microsoft released a special version of the Xbox in the United States, Australia and New Zealand.{{ | On March 14, 2004, Microsoft released a special version of the Xbox in the United States, Australia and New Zealand.{{citation needed}} Around 200,000 of these Xbox consoles were produced.{{citation needed}} The special version was translucent green and came with a copy of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and a matching translucent green Controller ''S''.{{citation needed}} The console case featured the ''Halo'' logo and the words "Special Edition"; the controller had a jewel that had the ''Halo ''logo in place of the normal Xbox logo. | ||
===Halo 2=== | ===Halo 2=== | ||
On March 18, 2005, an Ice Blue Halo 2 Limited Edition Xbox was released in Canada and Asia.{{ | On March 18, 2005, an Ice Blue Halo 2 Limited Edition Xbox was released in Canada and Asia.{{citation needed}} The console was translucent blue and retailed for approximately $249.{{citation needed}} Included with the Ice Blue console was a matching Controller ''S'', a special Halo green headset and a copy of ''Halo 2''.{{citation needed}} The difference between the Asian and Canadian versions can be seen in the Xbox's jewel; the Asian version has a black jewel while the Canadian version has a silver jewel.{{citation needed}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Xboxhalo2blue.jpeg|The Canadian Ice Blue Halo 2 Xbox console. | File:Xboxhalo2blue.jpeg|The Canadian Ice Blue Halo 2 Xbox console. | ||
File:Halo2xboxnickaura 2.jpeg|The Asian Ice Blue Halo 2 Xbox console. | File:Halo2xboxnickaura 2.jpeg|The Asian Ice Blue Halo 2 Xbox console. | ||
File:VeteransDay2023.png|2023 Veterans day artwork featuring [[Avery Johnson]], [[Holly Tanaka]], [[John-117]], [[343 Guilty Spark]] playing an Xbox. | |||
File:HINF Illusion XboxConsoles 2.png|An Xbox, along with an Xbox 360 in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' map [[Illusion]]. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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