Sony abandoned plans to bundle Eye camera with PS4 to keep price down
SCE Japan senior vice president Masayasu Ito notes that the company was determined to reach a $399 price point for the PlayStation 4 at launch, putting it $100 under the Kinect-bundled Xbox One. At the same time, Sony executives wanted to minimize loss on each console sold, driving the company's decision to release the PS4 Eye separately at $59.99.
House downplayed the Eye's importance to PlayStation 4 buyers at launch. "Certainly for the earlier part of the lifecycle, the vast majority of the audience that we speak to tells us that their primary wish is for the full controller interface and there's not necessarily a huge emphasis being placed on camera interaction," he said.
House hinted at plans to "adjust messaging" regarding the peripheral over the PlayStation 4's lifespan, suggesting that the PlayStation Eye could be included with future PS4 bundles.
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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/09/sony-abandoned-plans-to-bundle-eye-camera-with-ps4-at-399/
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Dr-JPosted:
PawnStarsDr-J-Skillz I think it'd be better if they bundle it
No it wouldn't. I already have a kinect coming with x1 that I don't want.
I would be depressed if I had to have a PS eye, probably would try to sell it on ebay
Depressed is a good word to use lol
Corn_DogPosted:
Dr-J-Skillz I think it'd be better if they bundle it
No it wouldn't. I already have a kinect coming with x1 that I don't want.
I would be depressed if I had to have a PS eye, probably would try to sell it on ebay
Corn_DogPosted:
LiaDr-J-Skillz I think it'd be better if they bundle it
No it wouldn't. I already have a kinect coming with x1 that I don't want.
I agree, I see no actual point to the kinect or the PS version of it. It's a waste of money in my opinion.
They really are, cool for some but pointless for most
DissPosted:
Dr-J-Skillz I think it'd be better if they bundle it
No it wouldn't. I already have a kinect coming with x1 that I don't want.
I agree, I see no actual point to the kinect or the PS version of it. It's a waste of money in my opinion.
DissPosted:
Now Microsoft has to make a bundle as well excluding the Kinect. I really don't see why they can't. Most people, including myself don't like the Kinect.
Dr-JPosted:
-Skillz I think it'd be better if they bundle it
No it wouldn't. I already have a kinect coming with x1 that I don't want.
iShootLikeWadePosted:
UrfHorizex Playstation fanboys must be poor lol
You're an idiot, aren't you?
Yes he is. lol. What a troll.
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