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Get the hottest new gaming platform before everyone else; pre-order your Xbox One from du and Microsoft now
[August 26, 2014]

Get the hottest new gaming platform before everyone else; pre-order your Xbox One from du and Microsoft now


(ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire - 26 August 2014 Release date- 25082014 - Dubai, UAE- du and Microsoft have joined together to offer gamers in the UAE the exclusive opportunity to pre-order their new Xbox One, to guarantee they will be amongst the first to experience the exciting new gaming platform.



Customers who pre-book now from du and Microsoft via du's online shop, shop.du.ae, will have their Xbox One delivered from the 5th of September onwards.

Xbox One delivers an all-new gaming and entertainment experience that will transform how gamers in the UAE play. Microsoft's next-gen console brings together the best games, the most reliable service and rich entertainment all-in-one system that is built for today's gaming generation. Every Xbox One system will include the Xbox One console - which features a 500GB 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.


The Xbox One bundle is available for pre-order now from du and Microsoft, for AED 1,749 and will consist of the Xbox One Console with a Standard Controller, a HDMI Cable, a Headset, the 14 Days XBL Gold Trial. In addition pre-order bundles will include five games free of charge (FIFA15 + Forza 5 (tokens) + Halo Spartan Assault + Max 'Curse of the Brotherhood + Loco Cycle) .

Features that will accompany the Xbox One experience in UAE include: Game DVR/Upload. With game DVR, you can capture and record your greatest game moments and Upload Studio makes it easy to edit and share clips with your community. You can capture the last 30 seconds of gameplay and then share your clip with your friends.

Apps. With Skype, specially designed for Xbox One, video chat with friends on your TV in stunning HD, or for the first time ever, hold Skype group video calls on your TV. Access Internet Explorer and OneDrive, all in your living room, integrated seamlessly with your games and TV experience, and change the way you play by snapping apps like Twitch, Machinima and IGN alongside your game.

TV on Xbox One. Watch live TV from your cable, telco or satellite set-top box through your Xbox One with HDMI-pass through.

Updates to Xbox Live. Consumers will also enjoy the recently announced updates to Xbox Live giving anyone with an Xbox access to all entertainment experiences without an Xbox Live Gold membership. Just like with Xbox 360, we'll continue rolling out regular updates like these to deliver new features and platform experiences to delight fans.

'Our customers are highly tuned into the latest tech releases, and we're thrilled to be able to offer them this exclusive opportunity to be amongst the first in the UAE to own the new Xbox One,' said Fahad Al Hassawi, Chief Commercial Officer, du. 'We seek to add life to life by providing our customers with added value benefits that enhance their lives in numerous ways. This new partnership with Microsoft emphasises that, and we look forward to continuing to work together to bring the latest innovation and best experiences to our customers.' 'We're excited to announce Microsoft Xbox's partnership with du as part of the Xbox One pre-order campaign in the UAE,' said Kerim Ozbakirci, Category Manager - XBOX, Microsoft Gulf. 'Through this partnership, du customers will be able to pre-order the Xbox One via the du Online Shop. We are confident that this partnership will bring the Xbox One to the living rooms of du subscribers, where they can enjoy a rich gaming and entertainment experience with friends and family.' (c) 2014 Electronic News Publishing -

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