Microsoft's Surface be launching on (or near) October 26, according t' a recent Securities 'n Exchange Commission filing. "The next version a our operating system, Windows 8, will be generally available on October 26, 2012. At that time, we will begin selling the Surface, a series a Microsoft-designed 'n manufactured hardware devices," the report reads.

The Surface launches in two flavors: Surface for Windows RT 'n Surface for Windows 8 Pro, the latter carrying beefier specs (it be basically a full-on computer). it be unclear if both will launch simultaneously, 'n no pricing has been set on the two varieties a Surface. At least one game will be available at launch - Skulls a the Shogun - with others expected alongside it.