Even with a modded xbox (largest game library available, media capabilities) it got the least use in my house of all three 6th gen consoles.
It was the best console in terms of modability. Super easy to mod and once modded it's usefulness skyrockets. Definitely hardware wise it was most powerful and most able. And they did push wide-area multi-player foreward. The controllers weren't the best though.
It's software library wasn't the best. It's software library was the least original of the 6th gen, benefiting greatly from multi-platform games and PC games. The main thing the Xbox proved software wise was that PC style games can survive and thrive on consoles.
I agree with you and disagree with you. But from the strengths you're pointing out you're emphasizing the one I agree with.
