Microsoft's Major Nelson is embarking upon a tour of the United States and Canada, opening new Microsoft Stores and visiting existing ones in order to show off the Xbox One to the general public. but if you live in Massachusetts, Florida or Alberta, you'll get the opportunity to play Forza 5 and Killer Instinct about a month ahead of launch.

The first two events take place on September 19 and 20 at Microsoft Stores in Burlington and Boston MA, respectively. Nearly a month later, Nelson and his entourage pop into Orlando, FL on October 23 before heading up to Edmonton, Alberta on October 27. A fifth event is also planned for Scottsdale, AZ, although that won't take place until December 6.

Nelson says that more locations/dates will be added to the list in the coming weeks – complete location information can be found below.

Microsoft Retail Stor

Burlington Mall, Burlington Mass Yes, Sept. 19 @ 11am Thur. Sept. 19, 7:30p – 9:00pm

The Shops at Prudential Center, Boston MA Open Fri. Sep. 20, 7:30p-9:00pm

Mall at Millennia, Orlando FL Oct. 22 @ 11am Wed. Oct. 23, 7:30p-9:00pm

West Edmonton, Edmonton, Canada Oct. 26 @ 11am Sun. Oct 27, 7:30p-9:00pm

Scottsdale Fashion Sq, AZ Open Fri. Dec. 6, 7:30p-9:00pm

Posted: Sep 13, 2013 7:19 am
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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/09/12/play-xbox-one-early-at-a-few-microsoft-stores/