Microsoft has confirmed the markets in which the Xbox One will be launching this year.
Posted on the Xbox Wire blog, the 13 countries that will launch Xbox One in November are:
- – Australia
- – Austria
- – Brazil
- – Canada
- – France
- – Germany
- – Ireland
- – Italy
- – Mexico
- – Spain
- – United Kingdom
- – United States
- – New Zealand
The remaining seven countries out of the original 21 announced at E3 will launch “as soon as possible” in 2014. These countries are:
- – Belgium
- – Denmark
- – Finland
- – Netherlands
- – Norway
- – Russia
- – Sweden
- – Switzerland
Microsoft has commented on the delay saying:
While we wish we could launch Xbox One simultaneously in these markets, there are many factors that determine the timing of specific market launches. This includes work to localize the Xbox One dash, incorporate additional voice and languages, and build partnerships to bring apps and meaningful local content to each country.
Xbox One is set to launch in Australia in November.