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Boneitis on 02 November 2009

I see there is talk about Natal could potentially give boost to 360 sales. Based on videos it seems like a great idea.

I just can't imagine people are going to actually have a Natal unless its dirt cheap or it comes bundled with the console. It seems like a device that will appeal to casual gamers so bundling makes sense. Its basically just a camera so its probably cheap to manufacture. Also MS needs to include some sort of mini games like WiiSports.

Otherwise, I don't see the Natal having much of an impact. And if its about $100 it'll definitely fail.



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JaggedSac on 02 November 2009

We will have to wait until we see some software.



Munkeh111 on 02 November 2009

I believe it was Selnor who said that it would double the 360's sales



Garnett on 02 November 2009

Just like the Wii would flop and GTA 4 would kill it?



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kunaixhaku on 02 November 2009

its always good to hope...jus enriches our experience



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kingofwale on 02 November 2009
Munkeh111 said:
I believe it was Selnor who said that it would double the 360's sales

well, Selnor always makes great predictions. ;)

 

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Personally, I think it will be no more successful than Home or PSEye



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DoomXploder7 on 02 November 2009

i think it will appeal to new comers to the 360 mostly. i think the majority of "hardcore" gamers will hate it just cause. I think it will boost 360 sales if it is marketed well, comes at a reasonable price and most importantly releases with great software.



 

.jayderyu on 02 November 2009

Secondary accesories have iffy chances of success. It all depends on the software packaged. The original Light Gun worked becuase you could get it as part of the Nintendo bundle. Super Scope not so well. Guitars worked because it enhances the game. PSeyetoy didn't really because it was a loose end perphial. Balance Board worked because it was a natural part of the excerise programs. While I believe Natal will be an enchancement for future interfaces. I believe it will come out in different forms. Could people imagine that any DVD/TV Media Player would come with somekind of Natal(cheaper) variant. So I don't believe Natal will succeed, but I bleilive that Natal is a precursor to TV interaction in another form.



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Steroid on 02 November 2009

I say no becaust MS's first party Dev's are weaker then say Nintendo and you need that support when you're trying to convince people to buy an Add-on.



DirtyP2002 on 02 November 2009

Well what is a success for you? I think Natal might make it past 10 million. Is this a success?



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