Microsoft's Xbox 360 games console won't hit store shelves anywhere worldwide until its North American launch on November 22, but there is one place where people can already walk in off the street and get an early taste of next-generation gaming. The Xbox 360 Lounge opened in Tokyo's trendy Omotesando district on November 2 as part of Microsoft's publicity for the console ahead of its Japanese launch on December 10. The lounge offers visitors a chance to play demos of six upcoming Xbox 360 games. In the lounge, which includes a cafe, are six display stands similar to those Microsoft used at the Tokyo Game Show. Each display houses an Xbox 360 console playing a different game and high-definition television set. At the game show there were numerous stands showcasing 27 games.
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