Xbox One Release Date Revealed by Microsoft as November 22
The Xbox One release date was finally revealed today, after weeks of speculation for Microsoft's announcement. The release date is set for November 22.
"We're now in a position to share that Xbox One will be available on Nov. 22, 2013 in all 13 of our initial launch markets – Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, UK, and USA. Many more markets will follow in 2014," wrote Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate Vice President of Marketing, Strategy and and Business, on the Xbox wire blog.
Also in the announcement the executive confirmed that the console's CPU was boosted from 1.6 GHz to 1.75 GHz. In addition, more Xbox One Day edition bundles with FIFA 14 will be available.
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"November 22 is a special day in Xbox history – on this day, we first launched Xbox 360 in 2005," read the blog post. "Our next chapter begins in 79 days, when Xbox One becomes available. We built Xbox One to bring you the best games, unrivaled multiplayer and more entertainment than ever before. It's nearly time to say "Xbox On" and open a new world of games and entertainment."
A new report said the Xbox One will be able to support up to eight wireless controllers at one time, doubling the standard amount of players by four over its predecessors.
Microsoft said the controllers will also have a 30-foot wireless range and will work with the Kinect in sensing the placement of the controller.
"Experience the action like never before with the Xbox One Wireless Controller. New Impulse Triggers deliver fingertip vibration feedback, so you can feel every jolt and crash in high definition," the Xbox website reads.
"Redesigned thumbsticks and an all new D-pad provide greater precision. And the entire controller fits more comfortably in your hands. With over 40 innovations, it's simply the best controller Xbox has ever made," the website added.
According to the Inquirer, the Xbox One comes with one controller, and Microsoft is trying to develop a way for old 360 controllers to be compatible for the new console.
The Xbox One will retail for $499.99.
