Microsoft Announces Xbox One without Kinect at 399 euros

Microsoft Announces Xbox 399 Kinect One without euros
While Microsoft had with each Xbox Kinect One since its launch , now the Redmond company announced a console without the accessory.

The " naked " version released on June 9 at a price of 399 euros in all markets where the machine is already available.

The builder had hitherto always claimed that Kinect was a very important element , even essential , experience he wanted to deliver to buyers Xbox One. It is a commercial turnaround of importance , the fact that the camera can be optionally modifying its original DNA.

We contacted Microsoft France to collect their feedback on this major announcement :

We listened to the players. It is all about giving players the choice and respond to a request.

We continue to believe in Kinect and we want to offer the best gaming and entertainment with Xbox One.

And this time, for an amount identical to that charged by the competitor, Sony with its PS4 .

We also learned that the Kinect camera will be sold separately from the fall. Microsoft , however, has not given price .

For Microsoft, no question of speaking turnaround but a new way to offer the Xbox One to consumers ( via Xbox.com )

To be clear, we present a new option for the Xbox One, Kinect remains an important part of our vision. Many of you use Kinect on their Xbox One every day. In fact, 80 % of you are actively using Kinect, with an average of 120 orders per month on each console.

We will continue to offer a premium bundle with Kinect Xbox One for voice and gesture navigation , biometric recognition , instant personalization, scan QR codes and experiences such as Kinect Sports Rivals, Just Dance 2014 Project Spark and well more.