Xbox One no longer requires plugged-in Kinect, Whitten says
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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I-DA-KINGPosted:
Another think that the 6 year old ps3 fanboys ruined about the xbox one, Who cares if it can be always on, They even said that it has an off switch so whats the problem with having a kinnect????
KatsumiPosted:
Aruss94 damn im paying 100 extra dollars for something thats not required anymore... but i still have to pay for it.... damn. **** you microsoft
It isn't essential but it's still a core part on the Xbox One experience, i understand where they are going with this
KatsumiPosted:
Gossip Good cause I hate Kinect.
Many people are saying that they "Hate Kinect" referring to the Xbox 360 Kinect, this is the Xbox One. I wouldn't be surprised if this one is much better than the last (which was a failure)
LWRPosted:
*sigh of relief for every Xbox user*
But it would have been stupid if we NEEDED it, if it broke than we couldn't go on it, that would be so bad!
But it would have been stupid if we NEEDED it, if it broke than we couldn't go on it, that would be so bad!
BONDGUY8514697Posted:
ethan719xboxfan7892 Not getting it still microsoft cant make up their minds and i dont want to support a company that keeps changing things... its just a mess
excuse me but they're changing for the better duh?
Exactly, the comment made was a comment made without thought. They changed so the Xbox One would appeal to more people. I did like that they changed it back, but they may have made a mistake changing it, as some people didn't clearly understand what MS was doing with the system.
ethan719Posted:
xboxfan7892 Not getting it still microsoft cant make up their minds and i dont want to support a company that keeps changing things... its just a mess
excuse me but they're changing for the better duh?
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