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Focal Press Game Of X V.1: Xbox

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Based on 48 interviews and years of research, Game of X v.1: Xbox from Focal Press tells the many stories of Microsoft's unlikely entry into the game console business. In addition to the personal insights of the key players in the story, Game of X includes many previously unreleased documents that show what was going on behind the scenes. This is the story of Xbox and Xbox Live.

Author: Rusel DeMaria Paperback, 258 Pages 38 Black & White Illustrations Publisher: Routledge Taylor & Francis

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Publisher	CRC Press
Publication Date	October 1, 2018
Author	Rusel DeMaria
Includes Images	Yes (B&W Only)
ISBN Number	9781138350168
Cover Type	Soft
Number of Pages	258

Based on 48 interviews and years of research, Game of X v.1: Xbox tells the many stories of Microsoft’s unlikely entry into the game console business.
In addition to the personal insights of the key players in the story, Game of X includes many previously unreleased documents that show what was going on behind the scenes.

Part I: Betting Billions

Back to "Normal"
"It Could Never Happen Here"
Other Microsoft Initiatives
The Executive Retreat: March 1999
A Real Danger Emerges
"Bill Meetings"
Under New Management
Changing Vision
Or We Could Just Buy Someone?
"Hail Mary"
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Incenceivable
The GDC Reveal
It's a Go! Now What?
Xbox ATG
The Xbox OS
Early Reveal
Launch Titles
Third-Party Titles
Marketing Xbox
Hardware--A Rocky Finish
Pre-Launch
Midnight Madness
Xbox--the First Year

Part II: Xbox Gets Connected

Early Live Visions
Developing Xbox Live
Completing Xbox Live
Promoting Xbox Live
Xbox Live Beta
Xbox Live Launch

Author's Postscript.

Rusel DeMaria is the author or coauthor of more than sixty books, most of them in the gaming field, including Myst: The Official Strategy Guide, which sold more than 1.2 million copies, as well as one of the most comprehensive histories of the industry, High Score! The Illustrated History of Electronic Games. He founded and served as creative director for the most successful strategy guide publishing imprint in the industry and is a former senior editor and columnist for several national video game magazines.

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Q: 2. What is difference between this one (WD 5TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive) and WD 5TB Elements Portable USB 3.0? Thanks!

A: There is very little difference between the two drives performance wise, they are both 5400 RPM HDDs.

Q: 3. Does this work with windows/PC's?

A: Have not tried it yet but I think it should work with Windows 10 since the spec says Bluetooth technology .

Q: 4. I want to use this for my MacBook but not to put games on should I still get it ?

A: Yes, you can connect it to your Mac without issues.

Q: 5. What is the video latency when using for 1080p60 video?

A: According to the manufacturer, the Elgato Game Capture 4K X uses ultralow latency technology for high resolution passthrough. The latency on a 1080p 60fps passthrough should be zero.

Q: 6. Will this do 1440p ultra wide 3440x1440?

A: No, when capturing 1440p on the Elgato HD60 X Game Capture Card, it is recording 2560x1440 QHD.

Q: 7. What does the download code look like? I tried several differrent looking codes from my email. Nothing worked. Thanks.

A: Please contact our: B&H Customer Service Team: Call: 800.221.5743 or 212.239.7765 Email : cs@bhphotovideo.com

Q: 8. will it work with Xbox One S?

A: Absolutely. Works great. I got two. Wouldn't hurt to get a two batteries plus charger as well, along with a good headset and you'll be set. Several to choose from.

Q: 9. What is the power supply voltage from the block? i'm sure it plugs into 120AC, but does this run on 12V DC?

A: The Elgato HD60 X Game Capture Card is powered via USB-C. Connecting to most standard USB ports on a computer would power it. You could also work with USB-A power adapters. The Elgato HD60 X Game Capture Card comes with one USB-C to USB-A cable.

Q: 10. Can I activate this games in Poland?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon Raise the Game Bundle will work in Poland.

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Pascale	11/08/2024
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Mark	21/07/2024
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Corii	18/07/2024
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Kris30	07/07/2024
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