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Title: the reason microsoft named it xbox
Post by: Sharkbyte on April 08, 2011, 03:19:40 AM
The reason they named the console "xbox" is cause they thought no one would play it? The reason they named it xbox is cause in windows when you want to quit/close a program, you click the xbox at the top right hand side. At least this is why I think they named it that. I did not read this anywhere on the internet and it was all thought up by me. What do you guys think about the reason microsoft named it xbox?
Title: Re: the reason microsoft named it xbox
Post by: Arudo on April 08, 2011, 06:56:40 AM
Because if you put X in the name of something, it automatically makes it cool/awesome/whatever.
Title: Re: the reason microsoft named it xbox
Post by: Dude on April 08, 2011, 09:15:32 AM
If you look at the green design of the consoles logo and then look at the logo for DirectX on windows, you'll see similarities ;)

I think they called it "Xbox" due to the software architecture of the graphics engine.  Possible it's a redesign of DirectX for their console.

Just my theory.  Anyone know any more details?
Title: Re: the reason microsoft named it xbox
Post by: James0x57 on April 08, 2011, 04:53:27 PM
What do you call a girlfriend you've dumped?
Title: Re: the reason microsoft named it xbox
Post by: Arudo on April 08, 2011, 05:20:33 PM
Quote from: James0x57 on April 08, 2011, 04:53:27 PM
What do you call a girlfriend you've dumped?

Zing!
Title: Re: the reason microsoft named it xbox
Post by: toonlink444 on April 09, 2011, 03:22:18 AM
Quote from: James0x57 on April 08, 2011, 04:53:27 PM
What do you call a girlfriend you've dumped?
;)
Title: Re: the reason microsoft named it xbox
Post by: hetoan2 on April 09, 2011, 12:10:13 PM
Quote from: James0x57 on April 08, 2011, 04:53:27 PM
What do you call a girlfriend you've dumped?
I feel like I should be able to come up with a witty response that makes me appear to be a pervert or a pedophile of some sort, but I simply can't do it.
Title: Re: the reason microsoft named it xbox
Post by: James0x57 on April 09, 2011, 02:18:57 PM
incase anyone didn't get the joke I posted: (NSFW)
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=box
Title: Re: the reason microsoft named it xbox
Post by: Nutmeg on April 09, 2011, 11:09:27 PM
Read number 7. xD
Title: Re: the reason microsoft named it xbox
Post by: toonlink444 on April 10, 2011, 07:45:04 PM
James, what do you do with your free time.... Wait that post answered my question.
Title: Re: the reason microsoft named it xbox
Post by: hetoan2 on April 10, 2011, 08:07:40 PM
Quote from: Nutmeg on April 09, 2011, 11:09:27 PM
Read number 7. xD
that is definitely the first thing i think of when i hear "box"...

._. i am not a pervert... or am i?
Title: Re: the reason microsoft named it xbox
Post by: Patedj on April 10, 2011, 11:35:12 PM
Well now that the association has been made anyone that will know what "box" means will think of it. I'm sure xbox wasn't named xbox for that purpose. You are all ok, it's part of associations and not mental health.

Although, if you get turned on by the actual console ( not the games but the actual console) then yes, you would have to get some therapy to dissociate, (reward the natural occurrence of attraction and punish the attraction towards the console.)

You would be surprised to see how often this could happen! LOL
Title: Re: the reason microsoft named it xbox
Post by: Arudo on April 11, 2011, 12:08:52 AM
Quote from: hetoan2 on April 10, 2011, 08:07:40 PM
Quote from: Nutmeg on April 09, 2011, 11:09:27 PM
Read number 7. xD
that is definitely the first thing i think of when i hear "box"...

._. i am not a pervert... or am i?

Naah. I blame society for twisting the way we associate words with things.