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Video game systems: Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation through the years

USA TODAY
Nov. 14, 2020, 10:36 a.m. ET
Sony and Microsoft this past week launched new video game consoles, the Playstation 5, at left, and the Xbox Series X (shown) and S. The tech titans ' clout in gaming has grown over the past two-plus decades.
Sony and Microsoft this past week launched new video game consoles, the Playstation 5, at left, and the Xbox Series X (shown) and S. The tech titans' clout in gaming has grown over the past two-plus decades.
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The original Sony PlayStation video game system, released in Japan in December 1994, went on sale Sept. 9, 1995 in the U.S., priced at $299. It would go on to sell more than 102.4 million units.
The original Sony PlayStation video game system, released in Japan in December 1994, went on sale Sept. 9, 1995 in the U.S., priced at $299. It would go on to sell more than 102.4 million units.
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Sony Computer Entertainment President Ken Kutaragi introduces the PlayStation 2 in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 1999.
Sony Computer Entertainment President Ken Kutaragi introduces the PlayStation 2 in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 1999.
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The Microsoft Xbox, released on Nov. 15, 2001, would sell more than 24 million units.
The Microsoft Xbox, released on Nov. 15, 2001, would sell more than 24 million units.
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The Xbox 360, which debuted Nov. 22, 2005, would also play DVDs and music CDs.
The Xbox 360, which debuted Nov. 22, 2005, would also play DVDs and music CDs. 
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In 2008, the Xbox 360 got a redesigned Xbox Live update that helped solidify Microsoft ' s online strategy.
In 2008, the Xbox 360 got a redesigned Xbox Live update that helped solidify Microsoft's online strategy.
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The PlayStation PS3 gaming console was released in November 2006 in the U.S. The PS3 would sell more than 87.4 million units.
The PlayStation PS3 gaming console was released in November 2006 in the U.S. The PS3 would sell more than 87.4 million units.
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Sony released a slimmer PlayStation 3 in September 2009.
Sony released a slimmer PlayStation 3 in September 2009. 
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The PlayStation 4, released in the U.S. on Nov. 15, 2013, became the fastest-selling console in history. So far, Sony has sold more than 113.5 million PS4s.
The PlayStation 4, released in the U.S. on Nov. 15, 2013, became the fastest-selling console in history. So far, Sony has sold more than 113.5 million PS4s.
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The PlayStation VR headset, released in October 2016, works with the PlayStation 4 and its controllers as well as the PlayStation Move controllers and a new PSVR Aim controller.
The PlayStation VR headset, released in October 2016, works with the PlayStation 4 and its controllers as well as the PlayStation Move controllers and a new PSVR Aim controller.
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Microsoft introduced new versions of the Xbox One, including the Xbox One X, at left, in November 2016, a higher-powered system, and the Xbox One S, at right. Both would stream 4K movies, but only the higher-priced X supported 4K games.
Microsoft introduced new versions of the Xbox One, including the Xbox One X, at left, in November 2016, a higher-powered system, and the Xbox One S, at right. Both would stream 4K movies, but only the higher-priced X supported 4K games.
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Sony also released new PS4 models in 2016. In addition to a slimmer version, there ' s the PlayStation 4 Pro, which supported 4K games and streaming.
Sony also released new PS4 models in 2016. In addition to a slimmer version, there's the PlayStation 4 Pro, which supported 4K games and streaming.
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