Xbox One: Still 'no plans' to release without Kinect, says Hryb
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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FrogPosted:
I really wish they'd make some as it's the main reason I don't want to buy the Xbox One...
slapshot101Posted:
They say this but I really think they are going to wait to see how sales go and then they will make a decision on wither or not to come out with a Kinect free version. I don't see why they wouldn't when it is not required to start the console anymore.
MortarPosted:
This is a shame as if the Kinect were to be removed from the bundle, it would probably drop the price a little bit which would be nice.
FidPosted:
Hopefully they decide to make it without kinect because more people will buy the console if they do.
FidPosted:
Utilities Why? Kinect is pointless.
It literally is pointless i'll be selling it if I get it with my xbox because it's just a waste.
haastePosted:
_Bale They should release it without the kinect for people who don't like it..
Exactly, they'll increase profits too.
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