Xbox One Release Date: Microsoft Hosting Launch Parties Worldwide; Find Out When And Where To Watch

To celebrate the launch of the next-generation Xbox One console this Friday, Microsoft will be throwing parties all over the world. The company will be hosting parties in Los Angeles at Milk Studios and New York City at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square. The first 1,000 people in line who purchase an Xbox One console or Xbox One game will have access to the NYC party while the number is cut in half for the L.A. event, which will also be streamed for those standing outside. And Microsoft being the company they are have exciting music performers lined up to perform at the party.

In the Big Apple, rap duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis will perform at the Best Buy theater in Times Square. Stallion 83, who GameSpot reports is "closing in on 1 million Gamerscore," will also make an appearance. In addition, zombies and Roman soldier performers and supercars will be parading around Times Square to promote "Dead Rising 3," "Ryse: Son of Rome" and "Forza Motorsport 5," respectively. Again not everyone will be able to see the "Thrift Shop" rappers or enjoy the party unless you are one of the first 1,000 guest in line to buy an Xbox One or Xbox One game.

Meanwhile in Los Angeles, Milk Studios will be transformed into a "gamer heaven" according to Microsoft. Gamers should expect to see demo stations for "Dead Rising 3," "Ryse: Son of Rome," "Forza Motorsport 5" and "Killer Instinct" present. The party will have musical guest, electronic DJ Deadmau5 performing for the first 500 gamers to buy an Xbox One console or Xbox One launch title. Xbox-lovers and gamers must be at least 18 years old to attend either one of these parties.

Microsoft will also be hosting a big Xbox One launch event in major cities around the world including: Berlin, London, Paris, Sao Paulo, Sydney, Toronto and Vienna. Over 10,000 retailers will celebrate the launch by opening their doors at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 22. Spike TV will also be airing some of the launch parties starting at 11 p.m. ET, while Xbox.com and Xbox Live will be streaming the launch parties. The Xbox One will launch Nov. 22 for $499.

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