Microsoft's Xbox One to debut in Singapore on Sept 23 for $639

Microsoft's Xbox One to debut in Singapore on Sept 23 for $639

Microsoft fired the first salvo in the battle of gaming consoles at the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo 2014 on Tuesday with its new Xbox One. The company's new flagship console, which retails from $639 onwards, will be available in Singapore on Sept 23.

Each Xbox One system will include the Xbox One console, one Xbox One Wireless Controller and a free 14‐day trial of Xbox Live Gold for new members. The console itself features a 500GB hard drive, Blu­‐ray player and built­-in Wi-Fi.

Xbox Live Gold is a membership programme that allows online multiplaying, with features such as cloud servers for multiplayer matches, cloud storage for Game DVR and discounts on selected game titles.

Microsoft also said that its motion sensing Xbox One with Kinect will cost $739.

Describing the Xbox One gaming launch line up in Singapore as 'colossal', Xbox said that titles include "Forza Horizon 2" and "Halo: The Master Chief Collection".

Xbox One gamers will also be able to play upcoming hits like 'Destiny,' 'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare,' and 'Assassin's Creed Unity'.

Other features in the Singapore release include:

• Game DVR/Upload for recording, editing and sharing of game clips

• Apps such Skype, Internet Explorer and Microsoft's cloud storage service OneDrive

• TV on Xbox One allows gamers to switch between games and entertainment, watching live TV from cable, telco or satellite set­‐top box through Xbox One with HDMI-pass through

• Regular updates to Xbox Live

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Next >> Game titles available for Xbox One

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Here are some of the games available for Xbox One:

• "Assassin's Creed Unity" (Ubisoft, Ubisoft).

In this next-­‐gen evolution of the blockbuster franchise powered by an all-­new game engine, you play as an entirely new breed of Assassin in an epic single-player campaign, or team together in four­‐player co­‐op and experience the life of a master assassin together with your friends.

• "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare" (Sledgehammer Games, Activision).

Penned by the storytellers at Sledgehammer Games, "Call of Duty" envisions a powerful future, where both technology and tactic have evolved to usher in a new era of combat for the franchise. It delivers stunning next-­gen visuals and innovative exoskeleton gameplay that fundamentally changes how players experience the game across all modes of play.

• "Crackdown" (Dave Jones, Microsoft Studios).

The groundbreaking, hyperpowered world of "Crackdown" is back in stunning fashion with an all­‐new "Crackdown" experience for Xbox One. Developed by original creator Dave Jones, "Crackdown" on Xbox One will deliver unrivaled verticality, cooperative mayhem and destruction.

• "D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die" (Access Games, Microsoft Studios).

From the creators of "Deadly Premonition," this noir adventure launches later this year exclusively for Xbox One. Follow the story of Detective David Young, who has the ability to dive back in time, and help David solve the mystery of his murdered wife and prevent it from ever occurring.

• "Dance Central Spotlight" (Harmonix Music Systems, Microsoft Studios).

"Dance Central Spotlight" is the newest game in the award-winning "Dance Central" series. With an all-­new soundtrack, more than 50 songs available as add­‐on content at launch, more routines per song than ever before and a 1­‐ to 2­‐ player dance experience updated for the Xbox One, "Dance Central Spotlight" is the next generation of motion dance games.

• "Dragon Age: Inquisition" (BioWare, Electronic Arts).

A cataclysmic event plunges the land of Thedas into turmoil. It falls to you and your party of legendary heroes to restore order as you lead the Inquisition, hunting down the agents of chaos.

• "Evolve" (Turtle Rock Studios, 2K).

From Turtle Rock Studios comes "Evolve," the next generation of multiplayer shooters where four Hunters face off against a single, player­‐controlled Monster in adrenaline-­pumping four-versus­‐one matches. Play as one of four Hunter classes, or choose to play as the Monster and use savage abilities to kill your enemies.

• "Fable Legends" (Lionhead Studios, Microsoft Studios).

It builds on the franchise's well-­loved world of magic, humour and high adventure, delivering a unique experience that feels familiar, yet new and vibrant. Featuring stunning visuals brought to life by Xbox One and Unreal Engine 4, "Fable Legends" lets you play cooperatively with your friends, or become the Villain and control the reins of battle from on high.

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• "Forza Horizon 2" (Playground Games, Turn 10 Studios, Microsoft Studios).

Arriving in the US on Sept. 30, "Forza Horizon 2" allows you to race through a massive world featuring dramatic weather and day-to-night cycles. Instantly connect with friends in the ultimate celebration of speed, style and action-­‐packed driving while exploring beautiful and exotic locations in more than 200 of the world's greatest cars.

• "Forza Motorsport 5" (Turn 10 Studios, Microsoft Studios).

"Forza Motorsport 5" is a cinematic automotive journey starring the world's greatest cars and tracks. Built from the ground up to take advantage of Xbox One and the vast power of the cloud, no game better delivers the wide-­eyed thrill of racing.

• "Halo 5: Guardians" Multiplayer Beta (343 Industries, Microsoft Studios).

Available this holiday season for "Halo: The Master Chief Collection" owners, the "Halo 5: Guardians" Multiplayer Beta will allow fans to be among the first to experience a new generation of "Halo" multiplayer in "Halo 5: Guardians."

• "Halo: The Master Chief Collection" (343 Industries, Microsoft Studios).

The Master Chief's entire story is brought together as "Halo: The Master Chief Collection." "Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary," "Halo 2 Anniversary," "Halo 3," and "Halo 4" are all included with Xbox One visual fidelity, 60 fps, a total of 45 campaign missions, and more than 100 multiplayer (including the original "Halo: Combat Evolved") maps and Spartan Ops maps.

• "Happy Wars" for Xbox One (Toylogic, Microsoft Studios).

"Happy Wars," the popular free-­to-play online multiplayer action game, is coming to Xbox One later this year. It will feature a story-­driven campaign mode and action-packed multiplayer modes for up to 30 players. Enter the fray as one of the six player character classes, each with different tactical strengths. Work together as a team to take down the enemy team and conquer its castle.

• "Killer Instinct" (Iron Galaxy, Microsoft Studios).

Following a successful first season of the revived fighter series, "Killer Instinct" returns once more and is better than ever. Created by renowned developer Iron Galaxy, Season 2 of "Killer Instinct" will feature a new roster of refreshed characters that longtime fans will know and love with an enhanced combo system and killer gameplay.

• "Ori and the Blind Forest" (Moon Studios, Microsoft Studios).

Venture with Ori, a young orphan destined for heroics, in this action-packed adventure for Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC. Play through an amazingly beautiful and emotional journey as you help Ori save his dying forest of Nibel.

• "Phantom Dust" (Microsoft Studios).

As one of Xbox's original fan-­favourite games, "Phantom Dust" resurfaces with all-­new gameplay and beautifully remade graphics. Relive the story of the Espers - a group of humans with the ability to control the dust to create powerful combat arsenals - in this action­‐strategy game.

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• "Project Spark" (Team Dakota, Microsoft Studios).

The highly anticipated "Project Spark" brings imagination to life in an open­‐world digital canvas game. With a powerful creation engine, downloadable content packs and multiplatform functionality, "Project Spark" gives players the power to create their own worlds, stories and games and then share and play their creations with a dynamic global community of fellow creators.

• "Rise of the Tomb Raider" (Crystal Dynamics, Square Enix).

Lara must use her survival skills and wits, learn to trust new friends, and ultimately accept her destiny as the Tomb Raider. Featuring epic, high-octane action moments, "Rise of the Tomb Raider" will take gamers to multiple locations around the world filled with exploration spaces that are some of the most beautifully hostile places on earth.

• "Scalebound" (Platinum Games, Microsoft Studios).

From critically acclaimed developer Platinum Games and renowned game director Hideki Kamiya comes "Scalebound", which transports you to a distant, hostile world. You'll come face to face with fearsome creatures, including a formidable dragon - and the bond you forge with this awesome predator will prove crucial to the survival of both worlds.

• "Sunset Overdrive" (Insomniac Games, Microsoft Studios).

Launching globally starting in the US on Oct. 28, "Sunset Overdrive" is a stylized open-­world shooter filled with overpowered weapons, crazed mutants and a sprawling city full of carnage. Experience a deep, action-­packed campaign or jump seamlessly into an eight-­‐player online mode called Chaos Squad. With an arsenal of kickass, overpowered weapons and a knack for traversing the city with hyper­‐agility, it isn't the end of days for you - your story is just beginning.

• "Super Ultra Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix Hyper Edition" (Capcom Vancouver, Microsoft).

Play as past and present "Dead Rising" heroes or cosplay as your favourite Capcom characters to use their signature attacks and supermoves to save the city from zombie hordes, dangerous shadow bosses and giant superzombies. Compete for the top score, unlock new characters and fight for survival in true Capcom style!

• "Tom Clancy's The Division" (Massive Entertainment, Ubisoft).

A devastating pandemic sweeps through New York City and one by one, basic services fail. In only days without food or water, society collapses into chaos. The Division, a classified unit of self-­supported tactical agents, is activated. Leading seemingly ordinary lives among us, The Division agents fight to prevent the fall of society, finding themselves caught up in an epic conspiracy, forced to combat not only the effects of a manmade virus, but also the rising threat of those behind it.

• "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" (CD Projekt RED). "

A unique combination of nonlinear storytelling and open world, this fantasy RPG focused on player choice, tactical combat and an immersive environment. Spinning the tale of Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster hunter. With more than 100 hours of hand-­‐crafted core and side quest gameplay, "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" redefines the genre, shaping the next generation of RPGs.

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