"Fun" and Games Podcast

Episode 212: The First Original Xbox

May 22, 2026·1h 28m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Microsoft first entered the home console space nearly twenty-five years ago in a big way. Core online experience big. PC crossover big. 525 cubic inches and 8.5 lbs big.   Matt & Gen are joined by Adam Gumbert from Respawn Aim Fire and The Tier List: A Video Game Podcast, for a console retrospective about the First Xbox. Not Xbox One; the First Original Xbox. Its unique identity, exclusive games, and first big steps into gaming paradigms we're still feeling today. Enjoyed this console retrospective? Click here to vote on our next one! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

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