Xbox is Microsoft's gaming platform and brand, encompassing a family of home video game consoles, digital services, and online infrastructure. Launched in November 2001, Xbox entered the market as a direct competitor to Sony's PlayStation and Nintendo's consoles, introducing built-in Ethernet and the Xbox Live online service that set a new standard for console multiplayer gaming.
The platform has expanded across multiple hardware generations — Original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S — while evolving into a broad ecosystem that includes Game Pass (a subscription library service), the Microsoft Store for digital game purchases, and Xbox Gift Card currency used across all platforms. Xbox accounts carry gamertags, achievement histories, and purchased game libraries.
On marketplaces like PlayerBay, Xbox listings typically cover Xbox accounts (with games, subscriptions, and Gamerscore), Microsoft Store credit/gift card balances, and in-game currency or items for specific Xbox-compatible live-service titles.
