Xbox (console)

This page only shows primary logo variants. For other related logos and images, see: Other

1998–1999 (pre-production)	1999 (early development)	1999–2000 (prototype)	2000 (GDC 2000)	2001–2009	2005–2008

Midway

1998–1999 (pre-production)

NO KNOWN LOGO

When the production of the Xbox almost started in 1998, the project was codenamed "Midway".

DirectXbox

1999 (early development)

NO KNOWN LOGO

During its early development, the system was called the DirectX-box, referring to its reliance on DirectX.

Xbox

1999–2000 (prototype)

In late 1999, the name was shortened to just "Xbox". This logo was used in the Alpha Tower I and II computer models that would help develop the console. It was also seen in one of the console prototype models.

2000 (GDC 2000)

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When the console was announced, the "Xbox" wordmark was replaced with a glowing green "X" symbol. This logo is extremely rare, and it only appeared at the Game Developers Conference on March 10, 2000. It also appeared in an interview with Bill Gates, where it can be seen on a monitor screen in the background.

2001–2006

Designer:  Unknown

Typography:  Custom made (based on Bronzo)

Launched:  September 20, 2000 (reveal) November 15, 2001 (launch)

Microsoft revealed a new logo on September 20, 2000 (although the wordmark was already seen in one of the console prototype models), which was used officially when the console was released on November 15, 2001. On June 4, 2005, the Xbox was discontinued in Japan, followed by Europe and North America in 2006. Support for Xbox Live on the console ended on April 15, 2010.

2005–2007

The 360 logo was used on a few games for the original Xbox near the end of its run, such as the Burger King games, the demos that came with the magazine before the Xbox 360's release, as well as the holograms on the discs and seals from 2005–2007. It went off in 2007 and was replaced by Xbox 360. However, the Xbox 360 was launched after the Xbox console had a new logo.

References

Game Systems

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