Microsoft: 'no plans to release Xbox One without Kinect'

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Microsoft has moved to shoot down rumours that it's planning to launch an Xbox One without Kinect.

Yesterday, Inside Gaming Daily claimed the company would release an Xbox One sans the 3D camera next summer.

Citing an anonymous source supposedly familiar with the matter, it said: "This contradicts Microsoft's repeated implication that the Xbox One won't function without a Kinect attached, but it's sounding more and more like that's a bit of PR smoke just to get the Kinect in people's homes,"

But in a statement sent to Kotaku, a Microsoft spokesperson said: "We have no plans to introduce an Xbox One without Kinect. We believe in Kinect and the value it brings to both games and entertainment, and believe $499 is a great value for what consumers receive with their Xbox One."

Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox One will be available in 21 markets this November.

The platform holder revealed its next-gen Kinect sensor at E3, when it said: "Its unparalleled vision, motion and voice technology let you reach into games and entertainment like never before by dramatically expanding its field of view and fidelity. It works in nearly any lighting condition, recognizes precise motion control from a slight wrist rotation, and distinguishes your voice even in a noisy room using advanced noise isolation."

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ImNotPhlegmAnymoreOKPosted:

slapshot101 We all know that sooner or later that they will get rid of the Kinect so they can make a cheaper package that appeals to more people. They are just saying this so that people will buy the console now and not wait for the Kinect free version.


I think that is exactly what they were doing. Now we know that you can buy the xbone without the Kinect, but I almost know that people are hitting themselves for pre-ordering so early.

slapshot101Posted:

We all know that sooner or later that they will get rid of the Kinect so they can make a cheaper package that appeals to more people. They are just saying this so that people will buy the console now and not wait for the Kinect free version.

DMNDSPosted:

RaheemSterling_31 I'm hardly ever going to use kinect apart from if my mic brakes than i HAVE to use it for a while


Yea same, Its just like a back up. But when i bought my xbox i only used the kinect maybe like 5 tiems. And then i put it way and pulled it back ou like 5 months after and it didnt work

LWRPosted:

I'm hardly ever going to use kinect apart from if my mic brakes than i HAVE to use it for a while

IlIuminatiPosted:

Mortar This really is stupid of Microsoft to make the Xbox One unable to function without the Kinect. It is going to cause problems for people who place their console(s) in an awkward place.

I agree. That must suck for them.

IlIuminatiPosted:

I was hoping for a no kinect version :(

xxxvrEverPosted:

this kinda sucks tbh....

MortarPosted:

This really is stupid of Microsoft to make the Xbox One unable to function without the Kinect. It is going to cause problems for people who place their console(s) in an awkward place.

CanidaePosted:

It won't even work where my Xbox One would go. How stupid...

neboPosted:

var They would make more sales if they sold without it.


That's true. I would have no room for it.


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