The Modern Console Era · 2000â2013
Microsoft Xbox 360
Sought After?
Moderate and rising; certain limited-edition console designs (Halo, Gears of War branded) are popular with collectors.
Downsides
Infamous for the "Red Ring of Death" hardware failure, a defect rate so severe Microsoft took a $1.15 billion charge in 2007 to cover extended warranty repairs.
Why It Faded
Naturally succeeded by the Xbox One as the generation ended.
Trivia
Achievements â the now-universal gamerscore/trophy system â were introduced by the Xbox 360 and were considered such a good idea that Sony (Trophies) and Steam (Achievements) both copied the concept within a few years.