20 years ago, the next generation of gaming consoles revealed in 2005

May 12 is an important day in Xbox history, like 20 years ago, the Xbox 360 console was first revealed. Microsoft took a very different strategy in its Xbox successor's debut, rather than making its debut at an event like E3 – what Sony will do for PlayStation 3, but instead opted to show off the console of MTV on MTV at a special event hosted by Rings actor Elijah Wood.

The show even offers killer musical performances, while other famous faces include rapper Lil'John and musician Ryan Cabrera. Microsoft is no stranger to using the power of stars at the time, as it had previously recruited Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Show off the original Xbox console In 2001, with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.

Called MTV Presents Xbox: The next generation reveals this is a very different approach, compared to the way new consoles are revealed today. “Are you looking forward to Xbox 360?” Wood asked John Jr. on the TV show. “Yes, I'm looking forward to getting a free tonight,” the performer replied cruelly.

Two members of MTV Car Customization PIMP My Journey also attended a quick interview, live TV events and even found the time to focus briefly on the Xbox 360 game.

Microsoft won't rely on MTV to reveal its next two consoles, When it will show off Xbox One 2013, live broadcast on Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington Xbox Series X consoles are seen for the first time In the 2019 Game Awards.

Xbox 360 Reveals is a good time capsule, an era of past times in video game marketing, full of popular faces and musicians of the time who promoted a device that was later known for its infamous Red Ring Death Problem. years ago, Microsoft releases a documentary that explores the history of Xboxif you missed it, it's the behind-the-scenes look of the console brand over the decades.