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Article: Big push for Xbox seeks to quell doubts on gamesBut 360 console fails to win the crowd
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- International Herald Tribune
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- October 7, 2005
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Seth Schiesel
International Herald Tribune
10-07-2005
Trying to take an early lead in the race to dominate the next generation of video game systems, Microsoft has unveiled a broad range of richly detailed games that it hopes will propel millions of consumers to buy its new Xbox 360 console. On Tuesday and Wednesday, more than 1,000 journalists, retailers and game industry executives at Microsoft's X05 game show here had the first public opportunity to play the games that will provide the 360's foundation. Sony and Nintendo, the two other major makers of game consoles, intend to introduce new systems next year. By introducing the 360 next month, Microsoft hopes to take an early lead. (A ...