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  "description": "Xbox is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft, encompassing hardware, software, and online services. It includes five generations of video game consoles, applications, streaming services, and the online service Xbox Network. Originally launched in 2001, it has expanded into the world's largest subscription-based gaming ecosystem via Xbox Game Pass.",
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  "baiScore": 96,
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      "name": "NVIDIA GeForce Now"
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      "slug": "sony-playstation",
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    }
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      "name": "Sony Interactive Entertainment"
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    {
      "slug": "nintendo",
      "name": "Nintendo"
    },
    {
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    {
      "slug": "xbox-game-pass",
      "name": "Xbox Game Pass"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-10T04:07:45.44+00:00",
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    "founded": "2001",
    "headquarters": "Redmond, Washington, USA",
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    "employee_count": "20,000+ (estimated within Microsoft Gaming division)",
    "funding_stage": "Public (owned by MSFT)",
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      "next gen video game consoles",
      "cloud gaming platforms",
      "where to play Halo Infinite",
      "best handheld gaming device 2024",
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      "Mobile Gaming: Utilizing existing smartphones or tablets for gaming via App Store or Google Play."
    ],
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