Top Secret Xbox Details Uncovered on May 12th on MTV

By Ulf Stabe Apr 12, 2005, 7:31 GMT

Microsoft and MTV join to reveal details on the new Xbox generation in a half hour special on MTV, hosted by Elijah Wood. The special will be shown in the US on May 12 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT, and then globally on May 13.

Island Records' renowned Las Vegas rockers The Killers will deliver electrifying performances throughout the special. The global broadcast will premiere Thursday, May 12, at 9:30 p.m. EDT in North America and on Friday, May 13 in other regions around the globe (local air times below).

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.

"We recognize and celebrate our viewers' passion for gaming and are excited to be working with Microsoft to launch such a significant entertainment product," said John Shea of MTV. "We're proud that Microsoft considers MTV the premier global network to launch its new Xbox gaming console and reveal the first look to MTV viewers around the world."

"Just as MTV revolutionized the way the world experiences music, the next-generation video game console from Xbox will spark a revolution in how consumers experience games and other forms of digital entertainment," said Peter Moore from Microsoft. "We are ecstatic about our alliance with MTV and unveiling a video game platform in a way that has never been done."

"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

Nothing much has leaked about new the Xbox so far, bar some rare statements by Microsoft or Activision officials about a higher degree of customisability and interactivity.

We will give M&C readers a reminder shortly before the event.