The Xbox launched on November 15, 2001, three days before the launch of the Gamecube. A special event was held on the prior night as part of the grand opening of the flagship store of Toys 'R' Us at Times Square in New York City, in which 1000 systems were shipped to the store to kick off sales. Bill Gates was present at the event, personally selling the first xbox console and greeting people in line and playing games with them at the numerous display units present.
