$599 XBOX ONE TO GO ON SALE IN NOVEMBER

MICROSOFT'S BIG E3 PRESS CONFERENCE DETAILS LAUNCH PRICING, AVAILABILITY AND SPECIAL EXTRAS FOR THOSE WHO PREORDER THE NEW CONSOLE

 After a somewhat polarising debut of the Xbox One a few weeks ago, Microsoft has focused heavily on the games for its big E3 press conference. Not only did it answer the burning question of pricing and availability, but it lifted the lid on an assortment of exclusive launch titles for the console and went into more detail about what its Xbox Live Gold offering would bring to the table.

The biggest take-away was that the console will hit shelves in November, with Australia being included. Locally it will be priced at $599 for a package that includes the console, Kinect, one controller and a 14 day trial of Xbox Live Gold. In addition to this, Microsoft announced that it would be offering a limited edition commemorative bundle for those who preorder the console. This will include a limited edition version of the controller and a special 'Day One achievement.

In addition to the console bundle, Microsoft also announced that it would be offering special downloadable content for those who preorder the exclusive launch titles. This includes the usual assortment of maps and special characters - the full list can be found below:
• Ryse: Son of Rome - Exclusive multiplayer map and sword with bonus attributes.
• Forza Motorsport 5 - Access to four cars tuned to the top of their class,
• Kinect Sports Rivals - Exclusive sporting equipment that separates your Champion from the rest of the world,
• Dead Rising 3 - Exclusive Frank West and Chuck Greene Tribute Packs with bonus attributes.
As an incentive to keep people subscribing to Xbox Live Gold in the leadup to the Xbox One launch, Microsoft also announced that it would be giving subscribers a free downloadable game for the Xbox 360 every fortnight between July 1 and December 31st this year, while also announcing a special 'Day One Xbox live gold membership that includes access to an exclusive character for the Xbox One launch title 'Killer Instinct: Round One'.

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