| Electronic Entertainment Expo 1995 | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Video games Interactive entertainment |
| Begins | May 11, 1995 |
| Ends | May 13, 1995 |
| Venue | Los Angeles Convention Center |
| Location(s) | Los Angeles, California |
| Country | United States |
| Next event | E3 1996 |
| Attendance | 50,000 |
| Organized by | Entertainment Software Association |
| Filing status | Non-profit |
The Electronic Entertainment Expo 1995, commonly known as E3 1995, was the first Electronic Entertainment Expo held. The event took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from May 11–13, 1995, with 50,000 total attendees.[1] Highlights of the 1995 show include Sony's announcement of the PlayStation's release date and pricing, Sega's surprise launch of the Sega Saturn, and Nintendo's showcase of the Virtual Boy console.[1][2]
- ^ a b Patterson, Patrick (May 12, 2012). "This Week in Gaming History: How E3 1995 changed gaming forever". syfygames.com. Archived from the original on December 25, 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
- ^ Plante, Chris (October 13, 2010). "Remembering Virtual Boy 15 Years Later". ugo.com. Retrieved June 11, 2017.