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The Xbox 360 Lounge is now open to the public in Tokyo.
At the relatively low-key launch event, gamers and press had the opportunity to check out the cafe cum retail storefront.
US gaming website Gamespot noted that most of the Lounge is set up as a cafe, with a total of eight Xbox 360s set up for visitors to try out.
Six Xbox 360 gaming stations are set up against one wall of the Xbox 360 lounge, each with a high-definition monitor.
A more comfy set up is featured in another area of the Lounge, with plush couches to sit on and two Xbox 360 consoles set up with large screens and 5.1 surround sound.
At present, gamers can try out Xbox 360 titles such as Ninety Nine Nights, Every Party, Ridge Racer 6, Kameo: Elements of Power, Dynasty Warriors 5 Special and Wrestle Kingdom.
Visitors can also select from a menu which includes sandwiches, salads, soups, sweets, coffee and tea.
The Xbox 360 Lounge will play host to a MS-sponsored launch countdown in December, and features a 200-inch screen for such large-scale promotional events.
http://www.xb360info.com/xbox/news/210i didnt expect it to open this early. if its a huge success i think it would be wise for MS to open a whole chain of stores around the world, it could benefit them for years to come. with some easy renovations they could change them to support future generations of systems with ease and be a unique hot spot to build even more excitement for their system. all wishful thinking aside its great to see that the 360 is already enjoying more popularity before its launch then the xbox did its entire 4 year history there.
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i just noticed this, please excuse their word usage here:
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At the relatively low-key launch event, gamers and press had the opportunity to check out the cafe cum retail storefront.
