Xbox One today
officially launched in India delighting thousands of local fans. The first
console was delivered to its ecstatic owner in Mumbai.
Chakrapani Gollapali, Country General Manager,
Consumer Channels Group said
“We have a truly passionate community of gamers in India and the Xbox One
launch is dedicated to these fans. Gaming in India will witness a new
pace of growth and given our lineup of games, we shall give our fans many
reasons to love being on the Xbox platform. We are also equally committed to
create unprecedented entertainment experiences that are unparalleled in the
console industry in India and leading with localized content. We are pleased to
announce three new apps on our platform; Bigflix, Gaana and Hungama - with a
wide genre of Indian movie and music content. The Xbox platform shall be the
pivotal destination and we look forward to working with the entertainment
industry to deliver amazing experiences to
our users.”
Talking about the Xbox One, Anshu Mor, Director, Interactive
Entertainment Business at Microsoft India said, “The hotly anticipated,
new-generation games and entertainment system from Microsoft brings the biggest
blockbuster games, the most advanced multiplayer experience, games plus
entertainment like live TV, Skype, sports, fitness, music and movies, all to
one single device at the center of your living room and available at the
command of your voice, powered by Kinect. It’s time to experience and
celebrate the power of the all-in-one gaming and entertainment device.”
At the launch party at the Taj Mahal
Palace Hotel in Mumbai, fan excitement reached a fever pitch. Amidst a
glittering showcase of Xbox Games and Apps, a spectacular performance by dance
troupe Prince, music by DJ Nucleya and a strong dose of humor provided by
premiere comedy collective AIB, the Xbox One was unveiled for Indian audiences.
Award Winning Games
Xbox One brings you the best, exclusive
games lineup including Forza Horizon 2, Forza Motorsport 5, Dead
Rising 3 and Ryse: Son of Rome. In addition, popular third-party
blockbusters will be available on Xbox One with early exclusivity for
downloadable content in “Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare,” “FIFA 14,”
“Battlefield 4” and more. Expect more huge launches as well, with the release
of next-generation experiences, such as “Halo-The Master Chief Collection and
“Sunset Overdrive” in 2014. For more on Xbox One launch titles, visit http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/press/2013/nov13/11-21XboxOneLaunchGamesPR.aspx
Most Advance Multiplayer
Thanks to the power of the cloud in
more than 300,000 servers, Xbox Live on Xbox One makes games better. The multiplayer
experience has evolved to include features such as Smart Match, which finds the
perfect match for you and is supported by a new community-powered reputation
system.
Games plus Entertainment
The Xbox One is an all-in-one gaming
and entertainment system created for today and the next generation. With the
best games, TV, movies and music all in one place, you don’t have to
compromise. You can navigate and watch live TV from your cable, telco or satellite
set-top box through your Xbox One. The Snap feature allows you to do two things
at once – you can jump into a multiplayer battle while watching your favorite
movie, hold group calls with friends on Skype while watching live TV and more.
Built for Future
Xbox One’s innovative architecture
means you no longer have to choose between your games and entertainment.
Starting with “Xbox Record That,” you can also record, edit and share your
favorite gaming moments like never before through Game DVR and Upload Studio.
Xbox One is now available in India at www.amazon.in/xboxone. It is priced at Rs 39,990 for the
stand-alone unit while the Xbox One with Kinect is priced at Rs 45,990.
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