In Response to Media Inquiries Regarding a Report on Xbox From Thomas Weisel Partners, Microsoft Corp. Issued the Following Statement:

REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 14, 2001 — “We’re not commenting on specific Xbox™ video game system manufacturing efforts, but we can say that there is absolutely no problem with the design of Intel’s motherboard. Intel has been a fantastic partner and has delivered on everything for Xbox to date. We’re still marching toward our planned Nov. 8 launch date for Xbox.”