Microsoft Xbox One Priced : US $ 499 coming to 21 Countries in November

Microsoft has announced the prices and availability of its new Xbox One Console at their E3 Press Event. The console will go on sale in 21 countries in November for a retail price of  $499.99 in the U.S., £429 (GBP) in the U.K. and €499 (EUR) in European markets. Roughly translated, the Xbox One can be expected in India for a price of Rs. 30,000 including taxes. 

Every Xbox One system sold will include the new Xbox One console — which features a 500GB hard drive,1 Blu-ray player and built-in Wi-Fi — the new Kinect, one Xbox One Wireless Controller and a free 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold for new members.

Several titles were announced to be available by launch time from developers including but not limited to 343 Industries, Crytek, Turn 10 Studios, Respawn Entertainment, Remedy, Kojima Productions, Capcom and Insomniac Games. 

The trailer of Halo for Xbox One, was highly unexpected yet well received. 

Microsoft Studios is committed to making Xbox One the best place to play games, with more titles in development and more exclusives coming than at any time in the history of Xbox, With amazing games such as ‘Forza Motorsport 5,’ ‘Ryse: Son of Rome,’ ‘Dead Rising 3,’ ‘Titanfall,’ ‘Halo Xbox One,’ ‘Kinect Sports Rivals,’ ‘Project Spark’ and ‘Quantum Break,’ Xbox will continue to lead the industry with the biggest exclusives, new IP and blockbuster franchises that will delight gamers for the next decade and beyond.”  said Phil Spencer, corporate vice president, Microsoft Studios. 

Gamers who reserve the following exclusive Xbox One Day One edition launch titles, also available in limited quantities at major retailers while supplies last, will receive special bonus content:

• “Ryse: Son of Rome.” Exclusive multiplayer map and sword with bonus attributes.
• “Forza Motorsport 5.” Access to four cars tuned to the top of their class.
• “Kinect Sports Rivals.” Exclusive sporting equipment that separates your Champion from the rest of the world.
• “Dead Rising 3.” Exclusive Frank West and Chuck Greene Tribute Packs with bonus attributes.

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