The Xbox One will finally be launching at midnight tonight, with a number of Midnight Madness events taking place at participating Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart and Microsoft Stores.
Microsoft's 'Xbox One Day One Countdown' will also launch live tonight at 11pm ET.
The live launch of the highly anticipated console will be available to view live on Spike TV, Xbox.com and Xbox Live. Click here to watch it live!
Special launch events will be held in New York City and Los Angeles.
Information on joint event hosted Microsoft and Best Buy can be seen below:
New York City
Best Buy Theater in Times Square
Thursday, November 21
In New York City, the event will be held at the Best Buy theater on 1515 Broadway. the first 1,000 people to purchase an Xbox One entertainment system or an Xbox One game can enjoy an exclusive concert with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. The purchase of Xbox One entertainment systems and Xbox One games begins at 8 am at the Best Buy Theater. The doors will be opening at 9 pm.
Los Angeles
Milk Studios in Hollywood
855 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Thursday, November 21
In Los Angeles, the event will be held at Milk Studios in Cahuenga Blvd. The first 500 people to purchase an Xbox One entertainment system or an Xbox One game can enjoy an exclusive concert with deadmau5 and 7Wallace. The purchase of Xbox One entertainment systems and Xbox One games begins at 10 am at Milk Studios with doors opening at 6pm local time.The first 1,000 people to purchase an Xbox One on-site get exclusive giveaways including: Powerstar Golf, LocoCycle, 6 months Xbox Live Gold membership and more. Consoles and select games will be offered for sale starting at midnight.
BestBuy has released a list of stores that will be partaking in the midnight launch event. Click here to find out whether a BestBuy near you will be promoting the midnight launch of the Xbox One.
Customers attending a midnight event to pick up a pre-order tonight must bring a government-issued photo ID, the credit/debit card used for purchase, and your order number.
The processing of pre-orders will begin 2 hours before midnight but consoles will only be handed out at precisely 12:01 a.m.
BestBuy has also provided information on how customers who haven't already pre-ordered a console can get one at tonight's launch. The retail store stated: "Our stores will have limited quantities available beyond the quantity that was pre-ordered. Tickets will be distributed up to 2 hours before midnight on a first-come, first-serve basis for any available quantities. Stores will know the number of available consoles and will be able to provide updates to customers as any lines may form. Limit one console per person."
Most BestBuy stores will have two lines – one for customers collecting their pre-orders, and one for customers waiting to purchase a console among limited quantities.
Aside from BestBuy, some Walmart, Gamestop and Microsoft stores will also be holding a PS4 midnight launch event.
Some Walmart stores are open 24 hours so check to see if you local Walmart will be hosting a midnight launch event here.
GameStop will be celebrating the launch of the Xbox One from 6 pm on Nov. 21, 2013.
The retailer advises customers to check their local store for opening times for the Xbox One launch. Click here for GameStop stores.
Transactions are finalized between 6p.m. to midnight and guests will be assigned a Guest # to hold a place in line for midnight. Guest # will be organized in order and customers line up accordingly to receive their Xbox One purchases when midnight strikes.
In addition, Microsoft will be hosting midnight launch parties at select stores. The company posted invitations for gaming fans to join the midnight launch party on Facebook stating: "Join us for a midnight launch party to celebrate the launch of Xbox One on Day One at Microsoft retail stores. Starting at 10 PM local time on 11/21, we'll showcase the latest Xbox One games like Ryse, Forza Motorsport 5, Dead Rising 3, and Killer Instinct. Entertainment and giveaways will be raffled off throughout the evening. Arrive early to secure your place in line – first 50 people will receive a special giveaway! Console preorders are sold out at this time, but we will be taking rain checks up until launch. See you there!"
Click here for a Microsoft Store near you.
Exclusive games for Xbox One launch day include Ryse: Son of Rome, Dead Rising 3, The Fighter Within, Crimson Dragon, Forza Motorsport 5, Killer Instinct, LocoCycle, Powerstar Golf, Zoo Tycoon, and Zumba Fitness World Party.
