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20 Years Ago Today, MTV Revealed The Xbox 360 To The World
- 20 years ago on May 12, 2005, Xbox 360 was unveiled on MTV, hosted by Elijah Wood, showing Microsoft's foresight in the gaming industry.
- The 20-minute show, though now embarrassing, showcased Xbox's forward-thinking approach and early adoption of digital content and online gaming.
- The show featured a woman revealing the Xbox 360 from her shoulder bag, introducing the console to viewers as the 'future of gaming.'
- The special also included celebrities, music performances, and a segment explaining the design and concept behind Xbox 360.
- J Allard discussed the idea of buying digital content on a console using the internet, a concept that was groundbreaking in 2005.
- Xbox Live, the marketplace, and other features introduced with Xbox 360 laid the foundation for modern gaming experiences.
- While excited about the technological advancements, the show also hinted at the early stages of microtransactions, like buying clothes for digital characters.
- Elijah Wood signed off by expressing excitement for the potential of Xbox 360, a console that marked Microsoft's success in the gaming market.
- The event highlighted how Xbox's vision for online gaming and digital content has become standard in the industry over the past two decades.
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