Kinect Priced, New Bundles, 4GB Slim Announced

[Hedon]

Is this also bundled?

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

I suppose since you get a game with it, the $150 price might not look that bad to most. People figured it'd be $150 for JUST the device itself. And really, if you look at the other bundle, 360S 4GB + kinect for $299 + game, then it does come out to $99 for it. I expect retail to do some deals though, as always.

I'd prefer an option for Kinect without the game for ?99 tbh

[George P Global Moderator]

I'd prefer an option for Kinect without the game for ?99 tbh

To fully use it you'd need a game though, wouldn't you? Also, since this is more or less to draw in the casuale "wii" gamers the target SKU for MS to sell is the 360+kinect for $299 imo. If kinect goes anywhere that's the SKU sales numbers people should be looking at overall I'd say.

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

Yes but I don't like them choosing the game for me.

The only reason they've bundled it with anything is for attach rate and hoping it's a success the same way Wii Sports was. Which is actually backwards thinking when you think about it because Wii Sports came back to haunt Nintendo when gamers didn't buy anything else.

And yeah you are right, I am holding off for the bundle (Y) So looks like it'll be priced £250 here. Hopefully with a little shopping around I can find it closer to £200 though.

[Hedon]

To fully use it you'd need a game though, wouldn't you? Also, since this is more or less to draw in the casuale "wii" gamers the target SKU for MS to sell is the 360+kinect for $299 imo. If kinect goes anywhere that's the SKU sales numbers people should be looking at overall I'd say.

To fully use it yes. Though my intent to buy it is for the NXE interaction.

[BajiRav]

FAIL!

[Sikh]

LOL! I post from work all the time. Work is VERY boring here!

What do you do? What kind of a job is THAT boring that you get paid good(obviously lol) and can be on neowin?

I mean hell, i get to sit on a computer at one of my jobs, but even when its a complete slow lackluster day, I still cant be on neowin all the time or just sit on the computer. Feels so wrong at work lol.

To fully use it yes. Though my intent to buy it is for the NXE interaction.

Mainly the reason I want it, and driving games. I drive a stick in real life, would like to do it in a game to without using triggers to go and up and down to shift. **** that.

[Smashing Pumpkin]

Hmmm... Thinking do I need 250gb of storage, or will 4gb do.

Had a 360 before but its banned gonna keep it for single payer games. Buy a new arcade for online games, you get plenty of saves and map packs in 4gb.

Only other thing I remember being on xbl of significant size is demos, I dont download arcade games... ah and they haveusb storage now!

Arcade it is, maybe mit Kinect.

Was that ?250 figure for the uk arcade + kinect bundle Munky?

[Hedon]

What do you do? What kind of a job is THAT boring that you get paid good(obviously lol) and can be on neowin?

I mean hell, i get to sit on a computer at one of my jobs, but even when its a complete slow lackluster day, I still cant be on neowin all the time or just sit on the computer. Feels so wrong at work lol.

I work in accounting. I have worked here 11 years and I pretty much am my own boss. :)

Mainly the reason I want it, and driving games. I drive a stick in real life, would like to do it in a game to without using triggers to go and up and down to shift. **** that.

I will use it for games too, but my priority was NXE (Zune movies, etc).

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

Console (4GB) + Kinect + Kinect Adventures = £249.99

Get all of your controller-free entertainment in one complete package. This includes the all-new Xbox 360 4GB console, the revolutionary Kinect sensor and the Kinect Adventures game. In Kinect Adventures, you’ll get to navigate roaring rapids and mountain-top obstacle courses, and experience numerous other adventures in exotic locations.

Kinect + Kinect Adventures = £129.99

Already got an Xbox 360? This is the package for you! Kinect will work with all versions of Xbox 360, not just the recently released Xbox 360.

Kinect games and more…

More than 15 games are set to be available at launch. Kinect games, including Kinectimals, Kinect Sports and Kinect Joy Ride, will retail for £39.99

And don’t forget, Kinect will also change the way you experience entertainment by putting your favourite movies, TV programmes and music all in one place and letting you control them with a wave of your hand.

Pre-order now!

Starting today, select retailers are taking pre-orders for the Xbox 360 Kinect Console Bundle at £249.99 and the Kinect for Xbox at £129.99.

More information about Kinect for Xbox 360 can be found at http://www.xbox.com/kinect.

-------

Didn't realize the bundle was with the Arcade, screw that :( I want 250GB

[Emn1ty]

I think it is understandable. Especially if you consider the fact that it will be cheaper in the long run than both the Wii and Move (no need to buy additional controllers or replace broken controllers, etc). Either way, MS was waiting for the pricing of Move to make their price and unfortunately Move kept the bar high.

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

On the subject of breaking, if the Kinect unit fails you have absolutely nothing to use. If a Move/Navi controller dies, you can still use the other. Albeit, using a navi controller on it's own would be useless.

[George P Global Moderator]

Maybe we'll still get a kinect only version for $99, or retail specials for that price even with the game. One has to wonder what retails cut is out of the $150.

[Ironman273]

To fully use it yes. Though my intent to buy it is for the NXE interaction.

NXE integration and a serious fitness is enough to justify the price to me.

[Sikh]

I work in accounting. I have worked here 11 years and I pretty much am my own boss. :)

I will use it for games too, but my priority was NXE (Zune movies, etc).

Lucky. Thats why your picking up new consoles and games left and right :p

NXE integration and a serious fitness is enough to justify the price to me.

Same. Mainly it would be awesome to control my 360 without a controller but im not paying $150.

Microsoft needs a consumer / demand check and realize everyone is asking for $100.

They should release kinect only, **** kinectifail game and ill buy it for $100

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

I think it's pretty likely once they have the install base they want, that we'll see a Kinect only package. Or maybe they have one planned already and it's unannounced.

[Spookie]

In other news today: MS gaming division confirmed to be run by monkeys. £130 ****ing hell haha.

[oceanmotion]

I do like the matte finish of the Arcade over the gloss of the 250GB version.

[Pygmy_Hippo]

Pre-ordered it on a reflex (i've wanted it since it was first announced) but now i'm......unsure :( Between this and my Reach Legendary edition i'm going to have to forego life's little luxuries like food and petrol!!!

PS - Does anyone know if it will be possible to use a usb switch to have a Kinnect connected (say that fast a few times!) to a PC and 360? Everything is next to my TV and I remember vague promises that there would be some sort of kinnect support in Windows 7. What can I say? I liked Minority Report!! :whistle:

[Ironman273]

[oceanmotion]

That isn't fair.

They would have to include Ubisoft's Fitness game or similar.

[Hedon]

In other news today: MS gaming division confirmed to be run by monkeys. ?130 ****ing hell haha.

Indeed. Pricing of Move and Kinect makes me think nobody is really running the companies.

[Emn1ty]

Lucky. Thats why your picking up new consoles and games left and right :p

Same. Mainly it would be awesome to control my 360 without a controller but im not paying $150.

Microsoft needs a consumer / demand check and realize everyone is asking for $100.

They should release kinect only, **** kinectifail game and ill buy it for $100

To me, Kinect is a multi-user device with really huge potential for multiplayer experiences in the home. For four controllers you could shell out near $200 for rechargeable ones. Natal requires no batteries, can recognize the same number of players for less. Not to mention it comes with a game (two cameras, basically two 360 Vision cams). The price is understandable, albeit not desirable by the consumer.

[Corris Veteran]

Once Kinect reaches £75-£100 I would probably get it, £129.99 is too much for me, and personally I don't think it would be worth the money for me at that price.

And I'm pretty sure I don't have the room either lol.

Lol who did that image.

They are comparing different types of games for the 360 compared to the PS3/Wii so to get a proper fitness/sports genre game you would have to buy another 360 game, they have nav controllers for the sports champions when you only need a Move controller, so even with another for two player that's only $150.

And they have a sports game included with the Wii so you only need to add a second controller/nunchuck, so that's only $60 for multi-player.

[Ironman273]

Lol who did that image.

They are comparing different types of games for the 360 compared to the PS3/Wii so to get a proper fitness/sports genre game you would have to buy another 360 game, they have nav controllers for the sports champions when you only need a Move controller, so even with another for two player that's only $150.

And they have a sports game included with the Wii so you only need to add a second controller/nunchuck, so that's only $60 for multi-player.

Who do you think did that image? ;) Microsoft is trying to justify the price.

I don't agree with the Wii comparison, throwing the board in there isn't fair. I think the Sony comparison is right, though. Kincet can do 2 players right out of the box so you need to buy more addons to get more players on Sony.

I think people would more likely think "should I buy a Wii as an addition to my Xbox or a Kinect?"