Then, at midnight, thousands of British gamers will be able to buy the most powerful console ever made and the world�s most realistic and exciting games the minute they are launched in Europe. The first person in the queue even gets a free limo service home** so they can get straight into the gaming! �It�s time for the talking to stop and the playing to begin,� said Richard Teversham, UK & Ireland Xbox Marketing Manager. �In the early hours of Thursday morning thousands of gaming pioneers will experience the future first hand.� �Virgin Megastores are delighted to be the official retail partner for the launch of the most powerful games console ever and very much look forward to sharing this unique gaming experience with our customers,� said Stephen Lynn, Marketing Manager, Virgin Megastores.

Midnight opening store details:

• London � Oxford Street

(First 200 to buy a console receive a special present from Santa)
14 - 19 Oxford St, London W1D 1AR
T: 020 7631 1234

• Birmingham

(First 80 to buy a console receive a special present from Santa)
98 Corporation St, Birmingham B4 6SX
T: 0121 236 2523

• Manchester

(First 80 to buy a console receive a special present from Santa)
52 - 56 Market St, Manchester M1 1PW
T: 0161 833 1111

• Glasgow

(First 80 to buy a console receive a special present from Santa)
235 Buchanan St, Glasgow G1 2NG
T: 0141 353 2993

• Dublin

(First 100 to buy a console receive a special present from Santa)
14 - 18 Aston Quay, Dublin 1
T: 00 353 1 677 7361