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This page summarizes events related to the Xbox franchise that occurred in 2005.

Major events include the announcement and release of the Xbox 360 and release of Forza Motorsport which would spawn multiple sequels and spin-offs eventually becoming one of the Xbox franchises most important exclusives.

Events

January

  • January 11: Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction is released on the original Xbox.
  • January 25: Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath is released on the original Xbox.

February

March

  • March 1: Star Wars: Republic Commando is released on Windows.
  • March 7 - 11: Game Developers Conference:
    • Microsoft keynote speech: "The Future of Games: Unlocking the Opportunity" by J Allard, corporate vice president and chief XNA architect.
  • March 21: TimeSplitters: Future Perfect is released on Xbox.
  • March 31: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory is released on Xbox.
  • March 7 - 11: The 2005 Game Developers Conference is held.
    • Microsoft give a keynote speech titled "The Future of Games: Unlocking the Opportunity" by J Allard, corporate vice president and chief XNA architect.
  • March 24: MX vs. ATV Unleashed is released on Xbox.

April

  • April 3: Doom 3 is released on Xbox.
  • April 5: Lego Star Wars: The Video Game is released on the Xbox.
  • April 12: Jade Empire is released on Xbox.
  • April 19: Psychonauts is released on Xbox.
  • April 26: ObsCure is released on Xbox.

May

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  • May 3: Forza Motorsport is released on the Xbox.
  • May 5: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is released for the Xbox.
  • May 12: The Xbox 360 was officially announced on MTV in a special hosted by Elijah Wood.
  • May 17-May 20: E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) takes place in Los Angeles, California. Four hundred exhibiting companies and 70,000 industry professionals representing 79 countries attended. Xbox 360 is unveiled by Microsoft.
  • May 24: Madagascar is released on the Xbox.

June

  • June 7: Medal of Honor: European Assault is released on Xbox.
  • June 21: Conker: Live & Reloaded is released for the Xbox.
  • June 21: Destroy All Humans! is released on the Xbox.

July

  • July 5: A Cambridge University graduate is convicted under the EU Copyright Directive for selling modified and upgraded Xbox consoles. He is sentenced to 140 hours of community service and a fine of £750.
  • July 29: Worms 4 is released on the Xbox.

August


September

  • September 13: Dynasty Warriors 5 is released on Xbox.
  • September 15: Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is released on Xbox.
  • September 16 — September 18: Tokyo Game Show takes place at Makuhari Messe. One hundred-thirty companies are expected to show with 1,429 booths.
  • Microsoft keynote speech by Robert J. Bach, chief Xbox officer and senior vice president, Home and Entertainment Division at Microsoft.
  • September 20: Ninja Gaiden Black is released on Xbox.
  • September 26: Top Spin is released on the Xbox.

October

November

  • November 1: Call of Duty 2: Big Red One is released on Xbox.
  • November 1: Star Wars Battlefront 2 is released on the Xbox.
  • November 3: Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Mis-Edventures is released on Xbox.
  • November 14: Shadow the Hedgehog is released on Xbox.
  • November 16: FIFA 06: Road To FIFA World Cup is released on the Xbox 360.
  • November 16: Need for Speed: Most Wanted is released on Windows, the Xbox and Xbox 360.
  • November 17: Perfect Dark Zero is released on Xbox 360.
  • November 22: The Xbox 360 is launched in North America.[1]
  • November 22 - 12:01 AM: After waiting 12 hours in line to buy the new console, which was set to go on sale at 12:01 am, a crowd of approximately 300 people fight over the Xbox 360 consoles at a Wal-Mart Supercenter in Maryland when the manager announces the consoles will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis rather than a number system the customers had come up with themselves while standing in line. After some customers are trampled and slightly injured, police order everyone to leave and the sale is called off.
  • November 22: Call of Duty 2 is released on Xbox and Xbox 360.
  • November 23: Many Xbox 360 owners begin reporting issues with their consoles. Some of these issues include, console crashing and overheating. An Xbox senior product manager made a statement regarding the issue; "The vast majority of Xbox 360 owners are having an outstanding experience with their new consoles."
  • November 30: Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones is released on Xbox.

December

  • December 2: The Xbox 360 is launched in Europe.
  • December 10: The Xbox 360 is launched in Japan.
  • December 29: Dead or Alive 4 is released on Xbox 360.

References

  1. ↑ Matt Richtel (23 November 2005). "The Xbox Has Arrived" (in English). New York Times. Retrieved on 15 April 2020.
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