New York City and Los Angeles, USA - November 22, 2013 - Following a worldwide celebration, Xbox One launched in 13 markets on November 22 to great fanfare. The team is excited to confirm the launch of Xbox One was the biggest launch in Xbox history, with more than one million consoles sold through worldwide in less than 24 hours - surpassing day one Xbox 360 sales and setting a new record for Microsoft. Xbox One is now sold out at most retailers. We are working to replenish stock as fast as possible to meet the unprecedented demand from our customers. Gamers couldn't wait to play Xbox One and check out new games like "Forza Motorsport 5", "Dead Rising 3", and "Killer Instinct".
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New York City Launch. Xbox Soldiers.
Xbox One has arrived in New York City, USA.
In the hours preceding its debut in the United States, Xbox organized a host of festivities to celebrate the launch of its new generation console.
Hundreds of consoles were delivered by armored trucks and a procession of Roman soldiers from "Ryse: Son of Rome," zombies from "Dead Rising 3" and exotic race cars from "Forza Motorsport 5" coursed through the city towards the ultimate launch party, headlined by celebrity performers Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, at the Best Buy Theater in Time Square.
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New York City and Los Angeles, USA - November 22, 2013
By Xbox Wire Staff posted November 22, 2013
Following a worldwide celebration, Xbox One launched in 13 markets on November 22 to great fanfare.
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New York City Launch, USA. Xbox Soldiers.
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The team is excited to confirm the launch of Xbox One was the biggest launch in Xbox history, with more than one million consoles sold through worldwide in less than 24 hours – surpassing day one Xbox 360 sales and setting a new record for Microsoft.
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Mexico Launch. Mexican rock band Molotov.
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Xbox One is now sold out at most retailers.
We are working to replenish stock as fast as possible to meet the unprecedented demand from our customers.
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Mexico Launch. Fans signing along with Molotov’s hit "Gimme da Power".
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Xbox One has arrived in New York City.
In the hours preceding its debut in the United States, Xbox organized a host of festivities to celebrate the launch of its new generation console.
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New York City Launch, USA. Xbox Best Buy Theater.
Photo courtesy of Microsoft / Jason Decrow / Invision for Microsoft, AP Images
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Hundreds of consoles were delivered by armored trucks and a procession of Roman soldiers from "Ryse: Son of Rome," zombies from "Dead Rising 3" and exotic race cars from "Forza Motorsport 5" coursed through the city towards the ultimate launch party, headlined by celebrity performers Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, at the Best Buy Theater in Time Square.
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New York City Launch, USA. Xbox Best Buy Theater.
Photo courtesy of Microsoft / Jason Decrow / Invision for Microsoft, AP Images |
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Gamers couldn’t wait to play Xbox One and check out new games like “Forza Motorsport 5”, “Dead Rising 3”, and “Killer Instinct”.
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Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks attends the Xbox One Launch at Milk Studios on November 21, 2013 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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In the last 24 hours:
o Over 60 million zombies have been killed in “Dead Rising 3”
o Over 3.6 million miles driven in “Forza Motorsport 5"
o Over 7.1 million combos in “Killer Instinct”
o Over 8.5 million enemies defeated in “Ryse: Son of Rome”
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Fans enjoying Xbox One at the Xbox One launch party in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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And, fans also found time for some exercise, with over 43.3 million Fit Points earned in Xbox Fitness.
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New York City Launch, USA. Xbox Best Buy Theater.
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“We are humbled and grateful for the excitement of Xbox fans around the world,” said Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate Vice President of Marketing and Strategy, Xbox.
“Seeing thousands of excited fans lined up to get their Xbox One and their love for gaming was truly a special moment for everyone on the Xbox team. We are working hard to create more Xbox One consoles and look forward to fulfilling holiday gift wishes this season.”
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The first person to buy the Xbox One, Carlos Anthony, at the Xbox One Launch at Milk Studios on November 21, 2013 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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The launch of Xbox One unleashed a new era of games and entertainment.
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New York City, USA. Xbox One Launch First Consoles.
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Xbox One brings the best games, live TV, Skype, sports, fitness, music and more to one system at the center of the living room, all available at the command of your voice.
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Mexico Launch. Excited fans playing Xbox One.
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There are 22 game titles for Xbox One available today, including 10 exclusive titles.
Source: Microsoft Corp. News Center
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/
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