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 One thousand units of the 
much-anticipated Microsoft® Xbox™ video game system will arrive tonight at Toys 
"R" Us Times Square in New York City. Bill Gates, chairman and chief software 
architect of Microsoft Corp., will be on site to greet the first gamer in line 
at the store and to play with other gamers who have eagerly awaited the system. 
Times Square's electronic 
billboards will illuminate the New York cityscape with the striking Xbox logo 
and visuals from some of the most captivating games in the system's launch 
portfolio."New York City is the ultimate launching pad for the ultimate video 
game system," Gates said. "We're kicking off sales of Xbox tonight at Toys "R" 
Us Times Square so gamers in the NYC area can claim bragging rights as the first 
in the world to own an Xbox." 
Retailers' support for 
the launch of Xbox is unprecedented: Toys "R" Us Times Square will hold a 
special preview opening of its international flagship store in advance of its 
grand opening just to sell Xbox systems, games and accessories throughout the 
night and early morning hours. "Toys 'R' Us Times Square will set the standard 
for the world's biggest launch events," said John Eyler, chairman and chief 
executive officer of Toys "R" Us Inc. "We're delighted to open our doors early 
to help celebrate the launch of Xbox."\ 
Xbox systems, games and 
accessories will go on sale at Toys "R" Us Times Square, 1514 Broadway (at 44th 
Street), at midnight (line-up begins at 3 p.m.). 
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