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Shropshire fans ready for midnight launch of Xbox One

The next generation gaming battle gets into full swing tonight as Microsoft launches the Xbox One.

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Microsoft's next generation Xbox One console goes on sale at midnight.

Shrewsbury's branch of Game on Pride Hill will open between midnight and 2am for sales of the video game console and gamers will be able to snap it up for £429.

In Telford Town Centre Game is also opening at midnight.

The Xbox One is the successor to the Xbox 360 and is the third console in the Xbox family and is touted as the all-in-one entertainment system.

The stores will close at 2am but will reopen at 8am for those not wishing to make a midnight dash.

Tesco Extra at Battlefield, Shrewsbury, which operates 24 hour trading, is also planning a midnight launch of the console.

  • Are you grabbing hold of the new Xbox One tonight? Email us your first impressions at ketley.newsroom@shropshirestar.co.uk - including your name and address

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