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Microsoft is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Xbox’s release in Japan with contests and and free games. Those who tweet their memories of Xbox or Xbox 360 games to Xbox Japan have a chance to win a one night stay at the Hilton Tokyo Bay in Odaiba. Five winners will be chosen, and the room will be fitted with Kinect sensors so fold can play games during their stay. The firm is also handing out 300,000 Xbox Live Arcade titles on a “first come first served basis” with titles such as Lode Runner, Snoopy Flying Ace and The Maw up for grabs. Information on how to participate is available on Andriasang.

The original Xbox was released in Japan on February 22, 2002.

Microsoft announced at a press briefing in Japan for its upcoming fiscal year this morning that Takashi Sensui will fully take charge of Xbox in the country, heading up the Interactive Entertainment Business. His previous job seen him share commitments between Xbox, as well as Windows and Office software. In his new role, he will solely look after the Xbox business.

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Microsoft Games Studios head Phil Spencer and Xbox Japan boss Takashi Sensui will deliver TGS’s opening keynote, the show’s organiser has announced.

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