Microsoft to unveil the Next Xbox on May 21

By Ryan Fleming April 24, 2013

Microsoft has begun the slow burn to the official reveal of the Next Xbox, Durango, Xbox 720, or whatever the next generation of Xbox is called.

The official notice came earlier today, heralding the event:

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During this time, we’ll share our vision for Xbox and give you a real taste of the future. Then, 19 days later at E3, we’ll continue the conversation and showcase our full lineup of blockbuster gaming experiences.

The teams here at Xbox have been very busy and are thrilled to pull back the curtain and reveal what we’ve been working on.

The event will take place on the Microsoft Campus in Redmond, Washington, beginning at 10am PST, and will be live streamed online, on Xbox Live, and air on Spike TV. Check back with us for a LOT more coverage.

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