Prepare your wallet. Microsoft has announced that the Xbox One will be released in “21 markets” this November for $499. US, European gamers will have to €499, while Xbox fans in the UK will be charged £429 for an Xbox One.
The Xbox One’s $499 price is a $100 premium over the Xbox 360, which launched with a price of $399 (for the 20 GB version) in 2006.