Expected to be called the
Xbox 720 and go on sale in time for Christmas, the console will battle Sony's
PlayStation 4.
The consoles hope to fend
off a growing threat from iPhone and iPad games, and become living room 'hubs'
for everything from TV and music streaming to showing off Facebook photos on
the big screen.
The event at its Redmond,
Washington, headquarters that will likely shed light on its next video game
console.
Microsoft Corp. said
Wednesday that the May 21 event will reveal a new generation of games, TV and
entertainment.
Nineteen days later
Microsoft plans to reveal more details about its games at the E3 video game
expo in Los Angeles.
Microsoft says the event
will be broadcast on Xbox.com and on Xbox Live and on Spike TV in the U.S. and
Canada.
Writing on his official blog on Wednesday, Xbox spokesperson Major Nelson wrote, 'On Tuesday May 21st, we'll mark the beginning of a new generation of games, TV and entertainment.
'On that day, we'll be
holding a special press event on the Xbox campus and we invite you to join us
via the live global stream that will be available on Xbox.com, Xbox LIVE and
broadcast on Spike TV if you are in the US or Canada.
Little is known about the
new console – not even its name, and Microsoft has gone to great lengths to
keep details secret.
Gamers have been referring
to it as the Xbox 720, although a codename, Project Durango, also surfaced last
year on rumour sites.
The firm could also
introduce a new payment system to allow users to easily buy games, films and music
through the console.
The
technology seems to be developing every quarter of second. My needs for them too.
I better start applying for some vacancies.
