The original Xbox could have been named one of these wacky acronyms
Or, alternatively, the Microsoft O2 ("Optimal Ozone"), MEA ("Microsoft Entertainment Activator"), OM ("Odyssey of the Mind") or any other number of ridiculous things. Blackley said that, while "Xbox" was originally an internal shortening of "DirectX Box" used in email threads, it was the only contender to survive the four-stage naming process.
Out of the entire list, we think the most historically interesting option was Microsoft TSO, which meant "Three Six Zero." Sound familiar?
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VampiricPosted:
Should've listened to this guy when they named the Xbox ONE.
I mean wtf does ONE refer to? When it's their THIRD console.
Considering how they're saying how the new Xbox will last for years to come, with the mentioned ability to upgrade things (or something like that) through their cloud system, Xbox Infinity would have been a much cooler and relevant/meaningful name.
I mean wtf does ONE refer to? When it's their THIRD console.
Considering how they're saying how the new Xbox will last for years to come, with the mentioned ability to upgrade things (or something like that) through their cloud system, Xbox Infinity would have been a much cooler and relevant/meaningful name.
CayPosted:
AwesomeSauce69VeilThird_Eye Yet they chose Xbox One for their second system.
third system x_x
Thrid system? Original Xbox, Xbox 360, (NEW)Slim Elite, Xbox One. Technically its the fourth, but on the other hand you could count all the other version like the premium/ arcade etc.
No, you don't know what you're talking about. You're just mentioning the redesigns. It refers to NEW GENERATION CONSOLES. C'mon man, just think for once. Not the redesign... THE NEW GENERATION CONSOLES.
HarmfulMushroomPosted:
...Why didn't they listen to those same people when the name "Xbox One" came up?
SkreamiesPosted:
VeilThird_Eye Yet they chose Xbox One for their second system.
third system x_x
Thrid system? Original Xbox, Xbox 360, (NEW)Slim Elite, Xbox One. Technically its the fourth, but on the other hand you could count all the other version like the premium/ arcade etc.
DunPosted:
Little_KammyFlitterThisIs50 FACE doesn't sound that bad.
What if someone says "Why did you turn my FACE on while I was out, it overheated!"
I don't think that would be very good...
"Hey guys, anybody want to come over on my FACE" or "Hey guys, anybody want to come over on my Xbox"
FACE is very bad my friend
That doesn't even make any sense, who the hell says "Anybody wanna come on my Xbox?" The proper use is "Does anybody want to come over to play some "FACE" or Xbox?"
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