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Xbox 2 To Be Unveiled on MTV May 12

Posted by samzenpus on from the anything-but-videos dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Microsoft confirmed this morning that the Xbox 2 will be revealed on live TV on May 12. MTV will air a half-hour long special to launch the system. 'It doesn't make sense to unveil the product behind a closed door, at a trade-only event,' according to Microsoft corporate VP Peter Moore. 'We wanted to talk directly to the consumer first.'" More coverage available on GamesIndustry.biz and Press the Buttons.

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  1. Viral Marketing by magicsquid · · Score: 5, Informative

    This makes perfect sense. Microsoft has started another viral marketing web game for the Xbox 2 (similar to the original ilovebees for Halo2). Check out http://www.ourcolony.net/ The countdown ends on May 12th at 8PM eastern. BTW, the password is play.

    The rewards give out tiny glimpses of the Xbox 2. So far only the controller has been seen.

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  2. Re:Definitely Next? by kneecarrot · · Score: 5, Informative
    There have been three semi-official names kicking around:

    • Xbox 2
    • Xbox Next
    • Xbox 360

    There have been no official confirmation of something being chosen, however. Personally, I think they'll go with "The Sony Raper".

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