Xbox One no longer requires plugged-in Kinect, Whitten says

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Xbox One does not need the Kinect sensor in order to function normally, Xbox Corporate VP Marc Whitten tells IGN. This runs contrary to previous statements: In May, Microsoft Studios Corporate VP Phil Spencer said the Xbox One would require the Kinect to be plugged in.

It's unclear whether this is a shift in policy or phrasing, but Whitten says that while ditching Kinect may limit the console's capabilities, the sensor isn't a necessary piece of equipment at all times. Instead, you'll only need it for voice- and motion-based navigation features, or to play games like Fantasia: Music Evolved, which rely on the sensor.

"Games use Kinect in a variety of amazing ways, from adding voice to control your squad mates, to adding lean and other simple controls beyond the controller, to full immersive gameplay," he says. "That said, like online, the console will still function if Kinect isn't plugged in, although you won't be able to use any feature or experience that explicitly uses the sensor."

Clean out some extra space on the entertainment center or in the closet: it depends on what you play.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/08/12/xbox-one-wont-require-plugged-in-kinect-whitten-says/

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KenjishuPosted:

brendan64shark I really did not care but if people complain enough things happen.


Same to be honest but people was going mad over the privacy thing

bigchukkaPosted:

ill pay the extra $100 for the kinect..i just don't want to be forced to use it. Im really happy with this news, i was worried about having a camera on me all the time ; )

brendan64sharkPosted:

I really did not care but if people complain enough things happen.

Moto_Posted:

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Johnus So now all we have is an Xbox 360 v2.

So much for 'Next generation gaming'


I completely agree! It's like they don't even know what they want their own console to be like.
Exactly if they weren't sure they should've done more polling and testing I think they were trying to just get it out there as quick as they can like last gen.


Oh please. 7.5GB increase in RAM from the 360, and a vastly superior CPU and GPU, and you call it the Xbox 360 v2? What is the PS4 then? The PS3 v2? News flash, the new hardware is what makes the next gen system a next gen system. Not to mention the new software and features they've introduced to take advantage of the hardware changes. This goes for both consoles. If you're going to argue that the X1 is the X360 v2, than the PS4 is essentially the PS3 v2.

"They're just trying to get it out there as quick as they can". They've been ready for a long time. The hardware, design, and features have all been ready since before E3 and the console announcement in April. They knew what they wanted the console to be like, but the people didn't share their vision. There were advantages to the always online and mandatory Kinect, but the people focused on the negatives and forced Microsoft to make changes to appeal to the consumer. Microsoft was preparing for the future, when broadband internet is more available and when devs could take full advantage of Kinect 2, but not for the present when not everyone has broadband internet and people still have a bad taste in their mouth from the original Kinect.

The Xbox One is far from the "Xbox 360 v2", just as the PS4 is far from the "PS3 v2". Both systems are without a doubt worthy of being called "Next Gen". They changed what people didn't like and suddenly their system isn't good enough and Microsoft has no integrity? Get over yourself.

PoonPosted:

this is awesome, its good that MS is looking at the communities and making good changes

byLeonPosted:

Now im buying it. thank you ms.

YinPosted:

Well, I now know what isn't going to be plugged into my Xbox One much. I may plug it in just to test it's feature and whatnot, but I am very sure I won't keep it hooked up. I respect it as an add-on but not as a mandatory camera.

WeaksaucePosted:

Well all these changes are making hard to choose what I want...

SakiPosted:

Johnus So now all we have is an Xbox 360 v2.

So much for 'Next generation gaming'


"Oh no I can't go up to my xbox naked and shout at it to play BF4, why even call it next gen if I cant do that??"

Your logic. So because it doesn't have Kinect, it should be called the Xbox360 v2? So the PS2 should have been called the PS1 V2? Or the PS3 PS1 V3? Seriously, you people need to quit complaining.

WageringPosted:

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Wagering So when they finally listen to all of your complaints you had, and fix them the way you ALL wanted it to be, you still b*tch and complain. F*cking idiots, go buy a PS4 if you're really that much of a whiner. Don't even bother with the flaming anymore, if you like Playstation, that's great. If you like Xbox, that's great too, just stop mouthing about it and make up your mind so nobody has to listen to your annoying endless rants. At the end of the day, you will get the console YOU want, just stop trying to influence others when you're indecisive yourself.


You say you get the console you want? So why are you hating on people who influence others to get a different console, it'a there money and there choice.

OT - They are still throwing it in because they will want more people to have and play connect


No, I said that in the end they will get the console they want, instead of saying they're going to get one, but then just continue to hate on it. If they hate it, they should just back off and get the one they want instead of just chasing after everyone begging for attention. ex. "zomg f u microsoft, ps4 all the way, not gonna buy xbox one" It's what they always go on about, and if it's true they should just disregard the Xbox One posts and focus on what THEY want, which is the PS4. It's useless to voice an opinion on something they have no desire to use, it's like a male burly lumberjack complaining that highheel companies that don't include enough glitter on their size 5 shoe.
tl;dr Don't complain about a console that isn't going to affect you. Just buy what you want, and leave the hate out of it.


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