Yep, it’s been 15 short years since the original Xbox released in Australia. Over the last 15 years, the Xbox brand has pioneered some of the fundamentals in gaming. They’ve expanded the online network to what it is today as well as creating some of the most iconic brands in gaming history, including Halo, Gears of War and Forza.
The original Xbox launched in Australia on March 14th, 2002 after releasing in November, 2001 in the United States. It was $299 in the United States and $399 in Australia.
The launch lineup included:
- Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding
- Batman: Vengeance
- Blood Wake
- Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2
- Dead or Alive 3
- Fuzion Frenzy
- Halo: Combat Evolved
- Jet Set Radio Future
- Mad Dash Racing
- Max Payne
- NBA Live 2002
- NHL 2002
- NHL Hitz 20-02
- Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee
- Project Gotham Racing
- Rallisport Challenge
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3
- TransWorld Surf
- Wreckless: The Yakuza Missions
A member of the Aussie family for 15 years. #15YearsOfXbox pic.twitter.com/EguVZpR1Gf
— Xbox ANZ (@XboxANZ) March 14, 2017