AUTHENTIC 2001 ORIGINAL XBOX LAUNCH EVENT TICKET - ORIGINAL SINGLE OWNER
Up for auction is an incredibly rare piece of gaming history: an original ticket to the Microsoft Xbox "iParty!" held at the Hollywood Palladium on May 17, 2001. This exclusive event took place during the legendary E3 2001—the year Microsoft changed the gaming landscape forever.
WHY THIS IS A GAMING HOLY GRAIL:
- THE BIRTH OF XBOX: This event was the official industry introduction to the original Xbox console months before its November 2001 release.
- HALO BEGINNINGS: This was the E3 where Halo: Combat Evolved was first showcased to the world.
- TECH HISTORY: The "iParty!" branding represented Microsoft's bold move into online gaming and the eventual birth of Xbox Live.
- THE ERA OF BILL GATES & THE ROCK: This ticket is from the iconic launch period that featured the famous partnership between Bill Gates and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
CONDITION & PROVENANCE:
- Original Owner: I am the single owner and attendee of this event.
- Authentication: I will include a brief, signed note of provenance for the buyer to validate this as an authentic artifact from the inner circle of the 2001 Xbox launch.
- Condition: Excellent condition with a clean, classic "X" logo and vibrant green/silver Xbox branding. Features the original punched hole from entry.
DETAILS:
- Event: Xbox iParty!
- Date: May 17, 2001
- Venue: The Palladium, Hollywood, CA
Shipped in a protective archival sleeve and rigid mailer with tracking.