Xbox One scales back launch to 13 markets this November

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During E3, Microsoft revealed the Xbox One would launch for $500 in November, initially to 21 different markets. In a blog post today, Microsoft called that lofty goal "aggressive," and has announced the Xbox One will only be available in 13 territories this November.

Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, United States and New Zealand will be the first launch territories for Xbox One and are unaffected by this news today. Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland, however, will receive the console "as soon as possible" in 2014.

If you live in one of these affected countries and have pre-ordered an Xbox One, Microsoft will toss in an unknown free game as penance for the delay. For more information, Microsoft suggests contacting your local retailer.

Here's the official statement:

"At E3, we announced that Xbox One would be available in 21 markets around the world at launch. This was an aggressive goal and the team has been working very hard to deliver Xbox One to as many markets as possible.

Our priority is ensuring our customers get the best Xbox One experience the first day it is available. To do that, and in order to meet demand, we have adjusted the number of markets that will receive Xbox One in November to 13 markets, including Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, United States and New Zealand, in November.

"We remain committed to launching Xbox One in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, as soon as possible in 2014.

"While we wish we could launch Xbox One simultaneously in these markets, there are many factors that determine the timing of specific market launches. This includes work to localize the Xbox One dash, incorporate additional voice and languages, and build partnerships to bring apps and meaningful local content to each country.

"We understand this will be disappointing news for our fans in the impacted countries, and we are doing everything we can to bring Xbox One to you as soon as possible next year."

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/08/14/xbox-one-scales-back-launch-to-13-markets-this-november/

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haastePosted:

That's pretty interesting.

GourmetPosted:

Maybe they are doing this because they are scared they will run out of stocks.

IlcamorristaPosted:

Osbourne
Suck
MoDOT Hmm not sure they should do this.


I don't, I think they'll lose some


They have to do this.. I live in Sweden, which is one of the effected countries, and the news said that it had to do something with the translation to our languages.


It should be more advanced and easier to migrate the languages.

IlcamorristaPosted:

It's a completely different console now compared to E3.

TristanaPosted:

Suck
MoDOT Hmm not sure they should do this.


I don't, I think they'll lose some


They have to do this.. I live in Sweden, which is one of the effected countries, and the news said that it had to do something with the translation to our languages.

_BalePosted:

Obviously Microsoft has more fans so therefore will have ore people buying their console, but to be honest I think the PS4 beats the XBOX one anyday..

kal45Posted:

Ranzee
Osbourne
mackan I want my **** console this year...i have to buy a ps4 insted then.


That's what I mean, I think a lot of people will go for the PS4 instead, and therefor Sony will have a big advantage this year.


The xbox is beating the PS at 3 to 1 pre orders at the minute. From the countries eligible, most will get Xbox


That is a lie. You misread one of the statements it says that the xbox one has 3:1 consoles available to sell compared to the ps4. Get your facts right before posting.

LWRPosted:

Osbourne
mackan I want my **** console this year...i have to buy a ps4 insted then.


That's what I mean, I think a lot of people will go for the PS4 instead, and therefor Sony will have a big advantage this year.


The xbox is beating the PS at 3 to 1 pre orders at the minute. From the countries eligible, most will get Xbox

LWRPosted:

MoDOT Hmm not sure they should do this.


They shouldn't they are loosing out on so many customer!

TristanaPosted:

mackan I want my **** console this year...i have to buy a ps4 insted then.


That's what I mean, I think a lot of people will go for the PS4 instead, and therefor Sony will have a big advantage this year.


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