Microsoft released the original Xbox back in 2001, a whole year after Sony debuted the PS2, but what we saw at launch was a very different console from what was first showcased. The initial design was starkly different—a metal monolith built literally in the shape of an "X"—and served only as a proof-of-concept. It was unique, expensive, and most importantly, unlike a PC, but it never left the prototype stage. That was until now, as Macho Nacho Productions has just brought back the console in an epic project that not only pays tribute to the OG, but elevates it for the modern era.
The video is almost documentary-length, but it's one of those pieces of content that transcends YouTube's quality standards. It's got insanely high production value, an original score, and expert-level storytelling that recounts the events and legend surrounding the original Xbox. You don't even need to be a retro gaming fan to appreciate the work here. The video is divided into eight easily digestible parts with timecodes, and we highly recommend checking it out in full.
