Tags Game Consoles and Gaming Hardware Microsoft Xbox Microsoft Xbox 360 Q&A

Animals & Plants Arts & Entertainment Auto Beauty & Health Books and Literature Business Electronics Engineering & Technology Food & Drink History Hobbies Jobs & Education Law & Government Math People & Society Science Social Studies Sports Travel & Places

0

Arts & Entertainment>Games

Why is xbox called xbox?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 4/28/2022

Xbox came from what the name was originally supposed to be "DirectX" after a group of Microsoft DirectX developers but was later shortened to Xbox

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

Professor

I will give you the most educated answer.

Chat with Professor

Rafa

There's no fun in playing it safe. Why not try something a little unhinged?

Chat with Rafa

Judy

Simplicity is my specialty.

Chat with Judy

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts

Q: Why is xbox called xbox?

Write your answer...

Submit

Still have questions?

imp

Continue Learning about Games

What is the new Xbox called?

xbox e3

What is the new Xbox system called?

The Xbox One

What is the new Xbox going to be called?

It is going to be The XBOX 720

When is the next Xbox coming out?

It comes out 2012 and its called the xbox experience

Whats the next xbox going to be called After the 360?

Xbox 720

Trending Questions

Fantasy Aquarium by DS action replay codes? What do you do after beating elite 4 in Pokemon Red? What episode was Goku's tail pulled out of his butt? Where can you find the copycat girl in Pokemon silver? What are Pokemon codes that will work with an Xploder SP? What screwdriver does the poke walker need? Where is the name rater in Pokemon Platinum? What is the second-longest running game show in history? Can you produce flint in minecraft by dropping gravel on a torch? Egyptian word that starts with the letter a? What is a word that starts with r to describe a person? When does carvahna evolve? Can the rock band 2 drum cymbals be used for rock band 1? Action replay code for all arceus plates on platinum? Where can one find free online horse jumping games online? What year was Scrabble invented? What is a kill and death ratio on call of duty black ops? How do you level up faster in dd tank? Names of trees that begin with the letter u? What is the best free mine craft download?

Resources

Top Categories

Product

Company

Copyright ©2025 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.