Microsoft Flexes Marketing Muscles with New Xbox One Ad

As the next generation of consoles inch their way toward release later this November, gamers have already started choosing which platforms they’ll be backing – some opting for both. Whatever side consumers find themselves on, however, there’s no denying that Microsoft had a less-than-stellar start with its Xbox One console. After flipping its stance on several controversial policies, Microsoft has kicked off its marketing campaign for the Xbox One with a new commercial that highlights the all-in-one aspect that the platform is named after.

The new trailer features a copious number of familiar gaming-related items, and even a pair of celebrities that have scored cameos, which make for what was likely a very expensive advertisement. For those who aren’t overly familiar with the source material that the various props are from, they all pertain to exclusive games that’ll be available for the system during or shortly after launch – with the exception of Zachary Quinto’s Spock and England’s captain Stephen Gerrard.

Titanfall‘s mech, Forza Motorsport 5‘s McLaren P1 (one of only three in the world), a legion of Roman warriors from Ryse, and a zombie from Capcom’s Dead Rising 3 all take up residence within the minute and a half long ad, creating a very entertaining, action-packed attention-grabber in the process. Overall, it’s definitely a love letter to those that have been following the Xbox One since it was first announced, and it also helps to enlighten potential consumers about the various entertainment features and games available on the system.

Xbox One’s November 22, 2013 release date is quickly approaching, so the official multi-million dollar ad campaign will kick off on October 27 – airing during Sunday Night Football on NBC. This is only the beginning for Xbox One commercials leading up to the Holiday season, so there’s no telling what other properties may make an appearance in future ads.

What do you think of Microsoft’s recent advertisement, Ranters? Does it make you want to buy an Xbox One?