How Gateway Almost Built the Xbox: The Untold Backroom Deal with Microsoft

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Did you know Gateway was almost the company behind the hardware for Microsoft's Xbox? In this jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes story, we uncover how Microsoft approached major hardware manufacturers, including Gateway, HP, and others, to partner on what would become the Xbox.

What you'll learn in this video:
- The surprising origin of the Xbox and Microsoft's strategy to counter Sony's PlayStation.
- Why Gateway said "yes" to the deal and how it disrupted Microsoft's plan to avoid antitrust scrutiny.
- How big tech companies wield their power behind the scenes, leveraging their market dominance to shape industries.
- Ethical dilemmas in tech: From antitrust concerns to modern-day surveillance and data manipulation by companies like Google.

This insider story reveals the high-stakes chess game played by tech giants and the unexpected twists that shaped the gaming industry as we know it. Don’t miss it!

This video was clipped from episode "Bitcoin Mining's Energy Truth REVEALED: Only 0.5% of Global Power | Former Gateway CTO Explains"

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