Microsoft to launch Xbox 360 on November 22

Microsoft to launch Xbox 360 on November 22

World’s largest software developer and the makers of the Xbox gaming machine has finally revealed the launch date of their upcoming gaming console Xbox 360. This next generation gaming machine would be launched in the retail markets on November 22. This means that the company would have the advantage of making hay during the Thanksgiving holidays as the launch date comes just 2 days before the holiday.

The launch would be limited to the United States and it would be followed by the launch in the European market on December 2 and in Japan on December 10. this launch is definitely give Microsoft the boost in the gaming console market as their prime rivals and the market leaders Sony are only expected to launch their Sony Playstation 3 gaming console sometime next year.

Microsoft would be selling Xbox 360 in Japan at a price of 37,900 yen while the price for the United States is set at USD 399.99. Europe would get this machine at a more expensive price tag of Euro 399.99. A cheaper scaled down version would also be made available to customers in United States, Canada, and Europe at USD 299.99 and Euro 299.99 but not much demand is expected for this variant.

Microsoft is initially targeting the Xbox 360 to hardcore gamers and expects the whole market to take on this gaming console with enthusiasm.