According to those that attended a closed-door tour of Microsoft's UK publishers and studios, the company plans to manufacture 5 million units for release day - a combination of peripheral-only and console-bundled versions.

The sources further claim that the potentially game-changing device is slated for a worldwide release in November 2010 alongside a library of 14 compatible games, with a retail price aimed at under 50 pounds (~$80) "when sold solo."