Microsoft to launch new Xbox game console in Japan Dec. 10

Microsoft to launch new Xbox game console in Japan Dec. 10

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. computer software giant Microsoft Corp. said Sept. 15 it will launch its Xbox 360 game console in Japan on Dec. 10 after introducing the new product in North America on Nov. 22 and in Europe on Dec. 2.

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