Xbox one enters India with a bang

Xbox One officially launched in India delighting thousands of Indian fans with Amazon delivering 200 Xbox One units within day of the launch in Mumbai

Chakrapani Gollapali, Country General Manager, Consumer Channels Group said "We have a truly passionate community of gamers in India and the Xbox One launch is dedicated to these fans. Gaming in India will witness a new pace of growth and given our lineup of games, we shall give our fans many reasons to love being on the Xbox platform. We are also equally committed to create unprecedented entertainment experiences that are unparalleled in the console industry in India and leading with localized content. We are pleased to announce three new apps on our platform; Bigflix, Gaana and Hungama - with a wide genre of Indian movie and music content. The Xbox platform shall be the pivotal destination and we look forward to working with the entertainment industry to deliver amazing experiences to our users."

Talking about the Xbox One, Anshu Mor, Director, Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft India said, "The hotly anticipated, new-generation games and entertainment system from Microsoft brings the biggest blockbuster games, the most advanced multiplayer experience, games plus entertainment like live TV, Skype, sports, fitness, music and movies, all to one single device at the center of your living room and available at the command of your voice, powered by Kinect. It's time to experience and celebrate the power of the all-in-one gaming and entertainment device."

At the launch party at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, fan excitement surpassed all limits.

"What an entertaining evening it was at the Microsoft launch of the xbox one! Not only did they have some incredible games to offer for their guests, they had the hilarious AIB entertain the crowd and DJ Nuclea set the mood absolutely right with his tracks! The concept was very appealing with some really cool lights and people dressed as Roman soldiers from the video game Ryse, hot flag dropper girls from racing games etc! There was a wide variety of food dishes and refreshments too offer. All in all, Microsoft really gives you a night to remember." said Kadambini Shah one of the lucky few who had the oppertunity to get a hands on feel on the Xbox One before the rest of the country.