Feature: 25 Years Later, How Many Of These Original Xbox Launch Titles Have You Played?
Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary this November, marking a quarter-century since the console’s North American launch on November 15, 2001. The original Xbox launched with 20 games, establishing a diverse starting library of titles spanning multiple genres.
Among the launch titles are several games that stand out as memorable entries. Halo: Combat Evolved, Fuzion Frenzy, Dead or Alive 3, and Project Gotham Racing are highlighted as notable launches that have endured in gaming memory. The article takes a retrospective look at this launch lineup, inviting players to reflect on which of these original titles they have experienced over the past 25 years.
The milestone comes as Microsoft reflects on the Xbox brand’s quarter-century of history. While some launch titles have become iconic and spawned successful franchises and sequels, others have faded into relative obscurity. The original launch lineup represented the foundation of what would become a major gaming platform, introducing players to experiences across action, fighting games, racing, and party gaming categories.