Episode 172 - The Xbox Launch

FromCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

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Episode 172 - The Xbox Launch

FromCodex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

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50 minutes

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Oct 4, 2021

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Mike and Tyler discuss the launch of the original Xbox in chapter seven of The Ultimate History of Video Games Vol. 2 by Steven L. Kent. They talk about the troubles they had before launch, why they struggled to sell consoles in Japan and the launch of Xbox Live.

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Oct 4, 2021

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Tyler Ostby and Mike Coletta dive into the history of video games from the beginning. From pinball to PlayStation, Tyler and Mike cover it all! Check out new episodes every Monday!

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