Best Buy Stores Nationwide to Open Early for Xbox 360 Release

Business Wire, Nov 17, 2005

New Xbox 360 Available at Best Buy Stores Tuesday at 9 a.m.

What: All U.S. Best Buy stores will open at 9 a.m. local time, Nov.
        22, for the release of the new Xbox 360, Microsoft's next
        generation console.

        Customers are encouraged to arrive at stores early as Best Buy
        plans to issue tickets to customers waiting in line to
        purchase an Xbox 360. Quantities are limited, each store will
        have a minimum of ten units, pre-orders are not available for
        the Xbox 360 release and rain checks will not be available.

        With its sheer power, portfolio of graphically stunning games,
        rich online capabilities, and features for enjoying music,
        movies and photos, Xbox 360 delivers integrated digital gaming
        and entertainment experiences that simply can't be matched.

        Recognized by gamers as the place for a complete gaming
        experience, Best Buy provides a wide assortment of consoles
        and games, expert sales associates, HDTV and home theater,
        interactive displays, PC gaming upgrades, and technical
        support.

  When: Tues., Nov. 22 at 9 a.m.

 Where: Best Buy stores nationwide

 Media  TV crews and photographers welcome
Access: Reporters can work directly with their local Best Buy stores
        to cover the Xbox 360 release.  Contact your local store
        manager for more information.

About Best Buy Co., Inc.

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) is an innovative Fortune 100 growth company that continually strives to create superior customer experiences. Through more than 840 retail stores across the United States and in Canada, our employees connect customers with technology and entertainment products and services that make life easier and more fun. We sell consumer electronics, home-office products, entertainment software, appliances and related services. A Minneapolis-based company, our operations include: Best Buy (BestBuy.com and BestBuy.ca), Future Shop (FutureShop.ca), Geek Squad (GeekSquad.com and GeekSquad.ca) and Magnolia Audio Video (Magnoliaav.com). We support our communities through employee volunteerism and grants from The Best Buy Children's Foundation.