wraggster
September 16th, 2005, 16:43
Microsoft has announced that Xbox 360 will launch 22 November in North America, 2 December in Europe and 10 December in Japan.
As previously revealed, the first next-gen console to hit shelves will be available in two different bundles - core and premium packages costing £210 and £280 respectively, with the latter coming equipped with a 20GB removable hard drive.
In terms of games, a European launch line-up is yet to be confirmed, although Microsoft's chief Xbox officer Robbie Bach has stated that early adopters of the Xbox 360 will find something to accommodate their tastes.
"We expect a strong portfolio of titles on launch day and through the holidays that will appeal to fans of every genre and gamers in every region, and with more than 200 games currently in development, continuous new additions to the library are on the way."
The news comes ahead of the Tokyo Game Show - which opens its doors this Friday - where a significant number of key titles will be on show, including Gears of War, Project Gotham Racing 3, Final Fantasy XI, Kameo Elements of Power and playable versions of Need For Speed Most Wanted, Ninety-Nine Nights and Ridge Racer 6.
As previously revealed, the first next-gen console to hit shelves will be available in two different bundles - core and premium packages costing £210 and £280 respectively, with the latter coming equipped with a 20GB removable hard drive.
In terms of games, a European launch line-up is yet to be confirmed, although Microsoft's chief Xbox officer Robbie Bach has stated that early adopters of the Xbox 360 will find something to accommodate their tastes.
"We expect a strong portfolio of titles on launch day and through the holidays that will appeal to fans of every genre and gamers in every region, and with more than 200 games currently in development, continuous new additions to the library are on the way."
The news comes ahead of the Tokyo Game Show - which opens its doors this Friday - where a significant number of key titles will be on show, including Gears of War, Project Gotham Racing 3, Final Fantasy XI, Kameo Elements of Power and playable versions of Need For Speed Most Wanted, Ninety-Nine Nights and Ridge Racer 6.