Sony declined to bundle PS4 camera in order to best Xbox One price
Sony only informed its retail partners the camera would not be included, but never specified a lower price point in order not to tip off Microsoft before its own reveal, according to the report.
This goes against what various Sony execs have previously said, particularly Shuhei Yoshida.
IGN notes that it may have ‘beaten’ Microsoft by making the camera optional, but it has also diminished consumer adoption of the product, not to mention creating an inconsistent software support.
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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/06/26/sony-declined-to-bundle-ps4-camera-in-order-to-best-xbox-one-price-report/
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SwiftPosted:
I think that Sony did this in order to comply with what people wanted.
I would buy the Xbox if it didnt have the stupid kinect camera.
I would buy the Xbox if it didnt have the stupid kinect camera.
milkxkingPosted:
Anticipate I really do think playstation have got the console wars in the bag
this year, they have upped their game alot and the specs are so much better than th
e bxox.
So much better? Are you joking? There's barely a difference.
Im-a-piratePosted:
Sorcery There's absolutely nothing wrong with this, because nobody wants a stupid camera anyway.
Its amazing how when microsoft took the DRM away everyone moaned saying they only care for money and wanted to increase sales.
But when sony take the camera to increase sales it's fine?
danb95Posted:
Anticipate I really do think playstation have got the console wars in the bag
this year, they have upped their game alot and the specs are so much better than th
e bxox.
Who cares, people are gonna buy what they like, not the better specs of the machines.
IntPosted:
I really do think playstation have got the console wars in the bag
this year, they have upped their game alot and the specs are so much better than th
e bxox.
this year, they have upped their game alot and the specs are so much better than th
e bxox.
DolphinzPosted:
Sorcery There's absolutely nothing wrong with this, because nobody wants a stupid camera anyway.
Exactly, everyone's been booing the kinect ever sense it was announced, Sony's just listening to the consumers.
PearPosted:
slapshot101 I don't see anything wrong with this, I shouldn't have to have a camera for a game that doesn't require one in the first place.
I agree with you, I shouldn't need a camera to play my games. I wasted money on the kinect 1 and I don't want the new one nor the playstation camera.
SorceryPosted:
There's absolutely nothing wrong with this, because nobody wants a stupid camera anyway.
MicroSonyPCPosted:
SwagDaddyYoloMicroSonyPC So basically, Sony cared more about money and sales then actually trying to innovate gaming?
well who even uses the camera devices anyway? Only child based games would work well with them
Now that it's required the X1, everyone will have one, and developers won't feel like they're wasting money on integrating kinect features into their game.
Imagine playing some horror zombie games. The X1 can detect your heart beat and will know when you're scared. They will be able to some how scare you even more knowing you're already about to shit your pants.
DolphinzPosted:
MicroSonyPCDolphinzConvergeMicroSonyPC So basically, Sony cared more about money and sales then actually trying to innovate gaming?
I don't even want that damn camera, or that stupid kinect.
Agreed, I can play killzone, Battlefield 4 etc just fine without the camera...
You're already playing Battlefield 4? Amazing.
Wow, you can make a simple deduction? You must have the IQ of a squirrel.
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