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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slapshot101Posted:

I think this is great that this was the last feature that people did not like. It raised many concerns with privacy. Also I think that this means within a year we should see an Xbox One without the Kinect and maybe a lower price because of that.

LWTPosted:

well at least they fixed that feature

ImpossibilityPosted:

makes more sense to buy the one now

MortarPosted:

I am very happy to hear this as in my opinion, the Kinect is terrible.

DiniPosted:

If it's true then I will be fine with buying one

FidPosted:

Pinballs Well that's a good thing


Yep, I'll never even touch kinect just going to sell it separately or something it's a waste!

FidPosted:

Suck
_Bale I don't really want the kinect for the XBOX one as I thought the 360 one was a complete disappointment.


Yep, hearing all the kids and they annoying mics


Imma be muting alot of people on the Xbox One I know that for sure!

_BalePosted:

I don't really want the kinect for the XBOX one as I thought the 360 one was a complete disappointment.

BrosPosted:

I'm so glad that they've decided to do this

RequirementPosted:

I'm glad they changed it.