"GameStop announced today that it will host events at over 1,600 U.S. GameStop locations beginning at 12:01 a.m. on November 22, 2005, to celebrate the launch of the much-anticipated Xbox 360 from Microsoft. Due to exceptional demand, Xbox 360 hardware systems will only be available for purchase to customers who have received confirmation of delivery by GameStop.

Jack Beuttell, GameStop's Senior Vice-President of Marketing, also announced that for an extra boost, energy drink manufacturer Red Bull has teamed up with GameStop to keep consumer's energized during the midnight launch excitement at over 250 GameStop stores throughout the country.

"GameStop is proud to offer our customers a celebration as we bring to market the exciting new Xbox 360. It is also a great opportunity for customers to purchase the available accessories and titles now."

"This holiday season promises consumers 18 titles that demonstrates the power and versatility of the platform," indicated Dan Dematteo, GameStop's Vice-Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. "A prospect for eager buyers to get the next-generation of gaming and entertainment is GameStop's buy-sell-trade program, where consumers can bring in their qualifying old games and receive credit towards the purchase of this new system or other video games and systems."

Consumers who would like to join the celebrations can log onto GameStop's web site, www.gamestop.com, and find their local store by using the 'Store Locator" search option." [link]