Xbox One: Still 'no plans' to release without Kinect, says Hryb

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Microsoft still has "no plans" to release Xbox One without Kinect bundled with the console, Xbox Live's director of programming Larry Hryb has told fans.

The statement arrived via a Reddit Q&A, in which Hryb responded to a question concerning a potential non-Kinect Xbox One bundle, stating: "We have no plans for that. We are 100% all in on Kinect."

Hryb's comments arrive following confirmation this week that Xbox One consoles will no longer require a Kinect sensor to be connected in order to operate, despite earlier plans to make Kinect a mandatory requirement for the new Xbox.

In May Microsoft responded to widespread fears over privacy by confirming the ability to turn Kinect 'completely off' . The firm later assured soon-to-be Xbox One owners that it had 'prioritized your privacy' with the device.

The Kinect backtrack is the latest in a number of high profile policy reversals from Microsoft's Xbox One team, most notable of which was the decision to ditch plans for the console to require an internet connection

Xbox One will be available in 21 markets this November. The Xbox One price has been set at £425 / €499 / $499.

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JakesLobbies-Posted:

Jap I'm pretty sure it will be a while before they release without Kinect.


Yea, that's true

WubsPosted:

I'm pretty sure it will be a while before they release without Kinect.

KatsumiPosted:

CHP oh well, at least it dosnt have to be connected all the time now


In that case it's kind of pointless buying something that you will never use

KatsumiPosted:

XxNuclearxX They're gonna wind up releasing a kinectless version by the end of the year...


I wouldn't be surprised if they end up doing this. Many people who have already pre-ordered the Xbox One will be disappointed though as their version will include the kinect regardless on whether they want it or not

AlbericiPosted:

I dont want the stupid kinect! Take it ut save me some money.

SanyoPosted:

They're gonna wind up releasing a kinectless version by the end of the year...

BasedCooodyPosted:

Alot of games will need the Kinect I dont see what the problem is with it being on it really doesnt matter to me

IndianBoymodzPosted:

Bros
Requirement I honestly don't think it's worth $499..


Neither do i, they're just 'money money money' thats why they are releasing the kinect with it


Not really it cost money to produce the kinect. Sony is making more money on each console sold then Microsoft is. Also the reason they are releasing it with the xbox is so it gives developers a option to use it, it doesnt have to be motion but like voice commands.

CHPPosted:

oh well, at least it dosnt have to be connected all the time now

III_XBOI_IIIPosted:

Mountaineers How many people use kinect?


Not enough to include it with every console


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