Xbox fans can test drive the unparalleled all-in-one gaming and
entertainment system before it's available to purchase in-store
TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2013 /CNW/ - Xbox continues to unlock the Xbox One
experience for fans in the lead-up to the November 22nd launch: today, Xbox announced the opening of Xbox One Headquarters in
Toronto, giving fans the opportunity to try the new console and some of
the most eagerly anticipated launch titles before they are available to
take home.
The two-floor, 5,000-square foot venue, located on Bloor Street, opens
on Thursday, November 7 at 11:00 a.m. and will remain open until
December 29, 2013. Fans visiting the first dedicated Xbox One
storefront can try award-winning exclusive games, including Forza
Motorsport 5, Ryse: Son of Rome, Killer Instinct and Dead Rising 3.
Consumers can also play Kinect Sports Rival Preseason for the first
time in Canada. Additional titles will be available to try after
launch.
Fans can also expect living room-style game-play and the chance to win
great prizes.
For photo opportunities or to speak with a spokesperson from Xbox about
the Xbox One Headquarters or the Xbox One launch, please contact Evan Bergstra at 416.955.4595
The Xbox One* retails for $499, which includes the console, an Xbox One
controller, the Kinect sensor for Xbox One and Xbox One Chat Headset.
*Advanced TV hardware required. Games and media content sold
separately. Initial set-up and some games and features require
broadband Internet; ISP fees apply. Some features require Xbox Live
Gold membership; additional fees and/or requirements.
About Xbox
Xbox is Microsoft's premier entertainment brand for the TV, phone, PC
and tablet. In living rooms or on the go, Xbox is home to the best and
broadest games, as well as one of the world's largest libraries of
movies, TV, music, and sports. Your favourite games, TV and
entertainment come to life in new ways through the power of Kinect,
Xbox SmartGlass, and Xbox Live, the world's premier social
entertainment network. More information about Xbox can be found online
at www.xbox.ca.
About Microsoft Canada
Established in 1985, Microsoft Canada Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of
Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq "MSFT") the worldwide leader in software,
services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their
full potential. Microsoft Canada provides nationwide sales, marketing,
consulting and local support services in both French and English.
Headquartered in Mississauga, Microsoft Canada has nine regional
offices across the country dedicated to empowering people through great
software - any time, any place and on any device. For more information
on Microsoft Canada, please visit www.microsoft.ca.
SOURCE Microsoft Canada Inc.
