Which of the Following Features Was Not a Characteristic of the Microsoft

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features was not a characteristic of the Microsoft Xbox?

• A) Most powerful sixth gen console powered by an Intel Pentium III processor
• B) Its GPU could run eight simultaneous effects layers to a polygon
• C) Built-in broadband port; set the standard for online gaming on home consoles
• D) Could download game patches and rip music CDs to its built-in hard drive

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