Sales of the Microsoft Xbox One were off to a relatively slow start as compared to Sony’s PlayStation 4, which crossed the one million unit sale milestone a full three months before its rival. They have picked up in recent months, with Xbox One performing quite nicely over the holiday season, but if you haven’t made your mind yet perhaps taking Halo 5 for a spin will ease the decision for you.
The Halo franchise is exclusive to Microsoft’s console and its a great way to bring more people over to its gaming platform. Halo 5: Guardians is the next iteration in this franchise which will be available for the Xbox One later this year.
If you’re curious to try out this game, which might make you purchase an Xbox One, then keep a healthy chunk of time free on Saturday the 3rd of January because a demo of the title will be playable at more than 50 Best Buy retail locations across the country between 3pm and 7pm.
This demo is actually the Multiplayer Beta that has already been shipped out to Xbox One owners that have purchased Halo: The Master Chief Collection, so if you have already played that before, you probably shouldn’t venture out to that Best Buy location. However Best Buy promises a more grand experience with a huge TV and an impressive audio setup.