Microsoft Xbox 2 to Debut on May 12th – Microsoft Corp.

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Microsoft Xbox 2 to Debut on May 12th – Microsoft Corp.
The Next-Gen Xbox Console Announcement Date Set

Category: Multimedia

by Anton Shilov

[ 04/11/2005 | 08:40 PM ]


Microsoft Corp. on Monday confirmed earlier reported date for the unveiling of the next version of the popular Xbox console. The debut of the anticipated gaming machine is scheduled for the 12th of May, 2005 on a special show at MTV channel, which will be broadcasted worldwide.

“The highly anticipated console will be revealed to video game fanatics, music lovers and MTV viewers via a high-energy half-hour program titled ‘MTV Presents: The Next Generation Xbox Revealed’,” Microsoft said in a statement.

Viewers will get the first look at the Xbox vision for the next generation – one that ensures that the user experience is always connected, always personalized and always in high definition. The special will feature never-before-seen gameplay of future Xbox games, a peek into the future of the Xbox Live online gaming service, backstage celebrity interviews and exclusive insider footage on the making of the next-generation console.

The inside look at the next-generation Xbox will continue at MTV.com, where after the special, viewers will find extended event coverage including behind-the-scenes video, photos and other special extras. MTV.com will also provide ongoing in-depth coverage of the next-generation Xbox highlighting the latest news, product details and previews of hot next-generation games, Microsoft indicated.

Microsoft Xbox 2 console is based around microprocessor developed by IBM, high-definition visual processing unit designed by ATI Technologies, I/O controller engineered by SiS and some other key components. The gaming machine will feature wireless network connectivity and will provide a broad set of multimedia capabilities.

The special will be hosted by actor Elijah Wood, known for his appearance as Frodo Baggins in “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. In addition, a rock band called The Killers will deliver performances throughout the special. The global broadcast will premiere Thursday, May 12, at 9:30 PM EDT in North America and on Friday, May 13 in other regions around the globe.

“MTV Presents: The Next Generation Xbox Revealed” will be broadcast around the world. Local market times are as follows:

North America:

Thursday, May 12, at 9:30 p.m. (21:30);
Japan/Asia:

Friday, May 13, at 11:30;
Europe:

France: Friday, May 13, at 19:00;
Germany: Friday, May 13, at 19:00;
Italy: Friday, May 13, at 23:30;
Netherlands: Friday, May 13, at 19:30;
Poland: Friday, May 13, at 21:00;
Portugal: Friday, May 13, at 20:00;
Romania: Friday, May 13, at 20:00;
Scandinavia: Friday, May 13, at 22:00;
Spain: Friday, May 13, at 21:30;
U.K.: Friday, May 13, at 20:00;
Australia:

Friday, May 13, at 19:00.

[gear02]

Why bother with MTV. Their entire viewership doesn't even have money. The only way they get consoles is through congas.

What a dumb way of trying to look hip.

[Jeffbx]

Wow, that's early! I thought these weren't expected to be available until the end of the year...

[Bires]

Wow, that's early! I thought these weren't expected to be available until the end of the year...

That's the idea. They still won't release them for a while, but they want to generate lotsa hype early. Worked for the PSP, right?

[ialsohaveadream]

Did someone at Microsoft's marketing department think, "You know what would help our new XBox sell? Cultural insignificance!"

[Booyamos]

bah mtv... really who watches that crap anymore?

they better have it all on the web, technical specs, videos, photos etc etc.

thought i will tivo this so i can skip through all the junk and see the xbox2.

[M_A_C]

Dreamcast sponsered MTV's Video Music Awards on 9/9/99. I don't think M$ should follow Sega's business model for a game system.

[spongebobloser]

its gonna be like 600 dollars...

[cheapie]

betta be backward compatible

[Airencracken]

its gonna be like 600 dollars...

and it'll have a mouse and a keyboard. Geeze MS, charge a little more whydontcha?

[ski]

It won't be $600.

The basic package will probably be $300-$350. You think that's a lot? HA. Maybe you forgot how much Genesis, SNES, and especially Saturn, PS1, and 3D0 cost at launch. Up to $400. GAMES. Games used to be up to $70 for SNES and Genesis. I know a whole bunch of people are going to complain once the real pricing comes out, but this is nothing new. Heck, it's relatively cheaper because of inflation.