Sony PS3 and Microsoft Xbox 2 to be announced on same day

Gamers out there should mark May 16th on their calendars. Not only will Sony unveil its PS2 successor but some 3 hours after, Microsoft plans to do the same for its Xbox follow-up. Apparently, this is causing some headaches for the media and industry types who cover these events.

Official names as well as specs are expected at both presentations.

Update: Microsoft will actually unveil its next game console on MTV in a 30 minute show called “MTV Presents: The Next Generation Xbox Revealed” to be aired on May 12th.

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