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Microsoft confirmed today that the next-generation Xbox One, the most expensive Microsoft console ever, will officially be released on Friday, November 22 in 13 launch countries. That's one week before the launch of PS4 in Europe, and one week after Sony's launch in North America.

It’s official: the Xbox One will be released on Friday, November 22 in 13 initial launch markets - Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, UK,
and USA . That’s exactly one week before the launch of PlayStation 4 in Europe, and one week after Sony’s console in North America.

UPDATE: The first case of Xbox One consoles are packaged and ready to go. Here is first pallet loaded and ready for the journey to your local retailer for November 22nd. Photo credit: Major Nelson.


Xbox's Yusuf Mehdi recently discussed the Xbox One launch date and recent momentum as the team heads toward launch. You can watch that discussion in the video below.


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