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The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_(console) Microsoft Xbox] is the first console by Microsoft in the Xbox line released in 2001. Software was distributed mostly on DVD-ROMs (Padded DVD-9s), however a few CD-ROMs were also made, mostly for applications. Xbox Game Discs (XGDs) are multi-session DVDs where the first session is a DVD-Video partition. XGDs also use Security Sectors in an attempt to prevent piracy. Some Xbox development discs are single layer DVD-Rs without Security Sectors, which can only be played on development units. | The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_(console) Microsoft Xbox] is the first console by Microsoft in the Xbox line released in 2001. Software was distributed mostly on DVD-ROMs (Padded DVD-9s), however a few CD-ROMs were also made, mostly for applications. Xbox Game Discs (XGDs) are multi-session DVDs where the first session is a DVD-Video partition. XGDs also use Security Sectors in an attempt to prevent piracy. Some Xbox development discs are single layer DVD-Rs without Security Sectors, which can only be played on development units. | ||
Some Xbox demos also got distributed as extras on DVD-Movies. These are unprotected beyond the standard CSS encryption and should be entered as System: DVD-Video and Category: Demos. | |||
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Definition
The Microsoft Xbox is the first console by Microsoft in the Xbox line released in 2001. Software was distributed mostly on DVD-ROMs (Padded DVD-9s), however a few CD-ROMs were also made, mostly for applications. Xbox Game Discs (XGDs) are multi-session DVDs where the first session is a DVD-Video partition. XGDs also use Security Sectors in an attempt to prevent piracy. Some Xbox development discs are single layer DVD-Rs without Security Sectors, which can only be played on development units.
Some Xbox demos also got distributed as extras on DVD-Movies. These are unprotected beyond the standard CSS encryption and should be entered as System: DVD-Video and Category: Demos.