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Global launch for Xbox One

The hotly-anticipated Xbox One has gone on sale across the world, with thousands of gamers turning out for the midnight launch. Microsoft claims the console is 'the best', ahead of rival Sony's PS4 release next week - in time for the festive rush.

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Xbox One is 'built for the future' say makers

Microsoft's corporate vice president Phil Harrison - a former director at Sony - described the new Xbox One as "built for the future" as the eagerly awaited console hit the market.

Xbox One is a complete, all-in-one system which has the best games, the best online service in Xbox Live, the best entertainment experiences and is built for the future.

With the strongest line-up of games we've ever seen for a new console, pre-orders from fans across the UK are at unprecedented levels...

The games industry is evolving and growing fast, and we are proud to have so many British developers and creators helping to drive the new Xbox One era.

– Phil Harrison, Microsoft

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