Microsoft has announced that gamers can test drive the Xbox One at over 75 Microsoft stores across North America.
The Xbox One is one of the most-anticipated gaming consoles of 2013. Microsoft announced Xbox One on May 21, 2013, as the successor to the Xbox 360. The Xbox One is the third console in the Xbox family and is expected to release in North America, select European markets, Australia and New Zealand on November 22 this year.
"We're giving you an advance opportunity to come in and start experiencing Xbox One. Microsoft retail stores will enable consumers to experience Xbox One gameplay all day, every day leading up to Nov. 22. Fans will get to experience the thrill of racing and play the Xbox One exclusive title 'Forza Motorsport 5.' They will also get a chance to check out improvements made to the best controllers in gaming," said David McAughan, Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft Retail Stores.
Even though not many games will be up for demo, gamers will be able to try out Xbox One's new gamepad.
Microsoft also announced that Larry Hryb, the Director of Programming for the Microsoft gaming network Xbox Live, also known as Major Nelson, will visit the new stores at Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas and at Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City to talk about the latest Xbox One.
The software giant will also offer in-store promotion till the end of the year. Gamers who try the upcoming Xbox One will be entered in a draw to win the "Forza Motorsport 5 Living Room Sweepstakes." The prizes include a Forza Motorsport branded playseat, Polk Audio N1 Gaming SurroundBar, Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition and a $2,000 gift card to use towards the purchase of a TV.
The upcoming Microsoft gaming console will give direct competition to the already released Nintendo Wii U, and the Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4), which is due to release in November. It will be interesting to see, which gaming console wins the race in the near term.
