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Xbox One launches in SA

Cape Town - Microsoft of Tuesday launched its latest gaming console in South Africa.

The company announced that the Xbox One will be available with a selection of games including Forza Motorsport 5, Ryse: Son of Rome and Dead Rising 3.

Reports have emerged of Xbox-themed activities in malls in the major centres. Some stores had midnight activities to accompany the launch.

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Microsoft has priced the Xbox to compete with the Sony PlayStation 4 which went on sale in SA earlier in the year.

While gamers are no doubt the primary target market for the Xbox, Microsoft hopes the console will attract non-gamers who will use the device as a home entertainment system.

The Xbox One has a recommended retail price starting at R6 299.99 for the console and R7 999.99 bundled with Kinect.


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