Xbox One launching in Australia this November for A$599

Following today’s E3 press conference, Microsoft Australia has announced local price and release information for its upcoming home console.

The Xbox One console will launch in Australia this November for A$599.

The company also revealed plans to do away with its long-running, proprietary Microsoft points system, confirming earlier rumours. While current Xbox Live memberships will transfer across to the new device, all future transactions will be made in region-specific, real-world currency.

Microsoft also took the wraps off plans to begin offering Xbox Live Gold subscribers two free games each month, the first two of which will be Halo 3 and Assassin's Creed II.

Microsoft also confirmed several games exclusive to the Xbox One, including Dead Rising 3, Insomniac Games' Sunset Overdrive, a Killer Instinct sequel, and Swery65-developed episodic murder mystery D4.

Check out GameSpot's E3 hub for all the latest Xbox One information.