XBAND

This article is about the Super NES and Sega Genesis network adapter. For the microwave spectrum, see X band.

XBAND
The XBAND logo
DeveloperCatapult Entertainment
TypeOnline service
Launch dateNovember 17, 1994 (1994-11-17)
DiscontinuedApril 30, 1997 (1997-04-30)
Platforms
StatusDiscontinued
Members15,000
Websitexband.com at the Wayback Machine (archived 1997-04-14)

XBAND (stylized as XBⱯND) was one of the first competitive online console gaming networks and was available for the Genesis and Super NES. It was produced by Catapult Entertainment in Cupertino, California. It is the only modem released in America to have been officially licensed by Nintendo. It debuted in various areas of the United States between November 1994 and June 1995 and was later released nationwide between October 2 and 8, 1995.

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