Three months after a triumphant North American launch, Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates is taking the Xbox video game system into new territory, launching the future-generation console in Japan today. Backed by Japanese game developers and an intense launch lineup, the most powerful video game system available -- the one with the best graphics, sound and game experiences — can now be tapped into by game enthusiasts in Japan.
"Japanese gamers are among the most sophisticated in the world, and Xbox is the future-generation game system that matches their sophistication, fires their imagination and tests their skills," Gates said, as he greeted the first gamers in Japan to buy Xbox.
"Today’s Xbox launch demonstrates our long-term commitment to Japanese video game players," said Robbie Bach, chief Xbox officer (CXO) at Microsoft. "Xbox is just getting started in Japan, and already the launch lineup of games is very strong. It’s amazing to see what many of the legendary Japanese game designers have been able to accomplish on Xbox."
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