Microsoft to launch Xbox 360 in India in coming week

Microsoft Co. said Wednesday it will launch its Xbox 360 video game onsole in India this week and in Africa next week, and start selling external high-definition DVD players for the game unit in Japan in November.The rollout plans for India and Africa were announced in Tokyo by Corporate Vice President Peter Moore, and come as the company tries to shore up sales ahead of expected intensified competition later this year from Sony and Nintendo.