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Xbox One gets Chinese launch date and games

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Microsoft's just confirmed Xbox One's launch date in China.

The console will release on September 23.

"Expected" games to launch on day one include Forza Motorsport 5, Kinect Sports Rivals, Powerstar Golf, Zoo Tycoon, and Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, "among others". Sunset Overdrive and Halo: The Master Chief Collection are expected after launch.

Microsoft added that 12 developers, including Electronic Arts, Ubisoft and 2K, are working to bring their products to China.

"Thirteen of China’s best developers are already working to bring new IP and fan-favorite games to Xbox One, starting with Neverwinter Online from Perfect World and games from Gamebar and Yingpei Games," said Microsoft.

"Additional games and experiences are in development from Snail Games, NetEase and Tencent to name a few."

For the six months of launch, Neverwinter Online will be available only on Xbox One.

The Chinese version of Xbox One will cost ¥3,699 RMB (US$599, or €447).

Get all the details here.

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Patrick Garratt is a games media legend - and not just by reputation. He was named as such in the UK's 'Games Media Awards', the equivalent of a lifetime achievement award. After garnering experience on countless gaming magazines, he joined Eurogamer and later split from that brand to create VG247, putting the site on the map with fast, 24-hour a day coverage, and assembling the site's earliest editorial teams. He retired from VG247, and the games industry, in 2017.
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