Microsoft Xbox One Release Date India: Game Console Hits Market in September

Microsoft's Xbox One will feature all of the game console's goodies when released in India Sept. 23.

"Every XBox One system will include the Xbox One console, which features a 500 GB hard drive, Blu-ray player and built-in Wi-Fi, one Xbox One Wireless Controller and a free 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold for new members," Microsoft said in a statement obtained by the The Economic Times. "The Xbox One gaming launch lineup in India will be colossal, bringing the best line up of exclusive blockbusters, including AAA titles like 'Forza Horizon 2' and 'Halo: The Master Chief Collection,' which comes with the highly anticipated 'Halo 5: Guardians' multiplayer beta."

Consumers with a kinect sensor-equipped game console can use gesture controls, biometric sign-in capabilities, controller paring, and make Skype video calls. Instant personalization gives gamers the opportunity to customize their machine. Instant scanning allows interactive entertainment enthusiasts to scan quick response codes.There are also added attributes in video games 'Kinect Sports Rivals," "Dead Rising 3" and "Project Spark."

The Kinect sensor enables Xbox One and Xbox 360 users to operate the device simply by talking, according to USA Today. Gamers can watch TV by connecting the game console to their satellite TV equipment. This allows users to watch shows, or flip back and forth between game screens.

According to Forbes, consumers can keep the device plugged into the interactive entertainment even when they are not using it.

Microsoft confirmed Xbox enthusiasts could use the machine with or without the kinect sensor attached at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. The Los Angeles, Calif., event runs until Thursday.

The game console will hit additional countries in September. These include: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway and Russia. Sweden, Switzerland, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia can also expect the device. The Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Japan, and South Korea are also on Microsoft's distribution list.

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