Xbox 360 to drop Nov. 22

Those who thought Microsoft would release their highly-anticipated next-generation console on Black Friday were close, but not close enough. The company that Bill built will release the 360 in North America on Nov. 22, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, according to the latest press release. It will land on Japanese and European shores on Dec. 2.

Releasing the console right before the big Xmas rush may very well entice consumers to cough up $400 plus for the pricey super-duper version, instead of the no-frills $300 one.

GameSpot has more information about the console's release here.