After months of speculation we finally get confirmation via 360indians.com that Microsoft will launch Xbox Live in India from the 23rd to 30th September 2007 to coincide with the Indian launch of Halo 3. Now this comes directly from Mohit Anand, Country Manager, Microsoft Entertainment & Devices Division who was kind enough to share this precious information with Sanjoy, a member of 360indians.com. And here’s a small excerpt from the post made on the forums that gives you the lowdown on the Indian launch of Xbox Live and Halo 3.
Now obviously, the two biggest queries were with regards to the much awaited Xbox LIVE online service and Microsoft’s blockbuster Halo 3 title. And there’s great news on both fronts. Halo 3 will be launched in India on 24th and 25th September, and from what we hear, it’s going to be a big event, with possibly a high profile celebrity dropping by (we’re not at liberty to say who that may be). It is also confirmed that the Standard Edition and Special Edition will be available in India, but the Legendary Edition will not. The Standard Edition will be priced at Rs 1,895 (if the game is all you’re interested in, that’s all you’ll need).
The Xbox LIVE launch will take place simultaneously from 23rd to 30th September. All of this will coincide with the Xbox 360’s first anniversary in India, which also falls on the 23rd. Xbox LIVE subscriptions will be available in 1 month, 3 month and 12 month denominations, and from what we hear, will be quite attractively priced. There may even be an Xbox LIVE bundle in the works, comprising a live subscription, a broadband internet connection and a game. For the uninitiated, Xbox LIVE is a service, previously unavailable to us in India, which allows Xbox 360 users to play with fellow gamers from across the world over the internet.
Unfortunately nothing about pricing or bundling has been revealed now but we’ll keep you updated as and when that happens. Hey, at least you don’t have to go around making UK or US gamertags anymore.
MS to launch XBL in India this September
By: Avinash Bali
| Jun 30,2007
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Vignesh @ Jul 22,2007
when?
where is xbox live on brazil?
WHENNNNNNNNN????????
WHENNNNNNNNNN???????.
Elias @ Jul 04,2007
i think its the other way around....90% of Xbox 360s in India are not modded...the modded consoles are a miniority
@Reetesh
XBL launching in india will not increase or decrease lag since its a p2p service...it purely depends on ur connection and the physical distance between the players
peace
Sam @ Jul 02,2007
WarriorWthn @ Jul 01,2007
Reetesh @ Jul 01,2007
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