Microsoft launched Xbox nearly 25 years ago as a competitor to Sony's PlayStation.
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- Microsoft launched its Xbox gaming console nearly 25 years ago.
- The brand has become beloved, owning popular gaming franchises like "Call of Duty" and "Minecraft."
- Read about the Xbox's history, and how it became a staple of the gaming industry.
Since its debut in 2001, Microsoft's Xbox has become a cornerstone in the gaming industry, quickly...