Source pins Kinect manufacturing costs to $150

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Source pins Kinect manufacturing costs to $150

Publisher claims Microsoft ended up spending far more than expected on the device

http://www.develop-online.net/news/35198/Source-pins-Kinect-manufacturing-costs-to-150

Microsoft is paying around $150 in total manufacturing costs for each Kinect unit, Develop understands.

A highly-positioned, trusted source had given Develop the “$150 manufacturing cost” figure on the condition of anonymity, adding that the expenses of Kinect is a topic of concern for his company.

The news comes in the wake of rumours suggesting an internal struggle at Microsoft on the retail price of Kinect, a kit once touted to sell at £50, but now thought will cost over twice the price.

Microsoft says the company “does not comment on rumour or speculation”.

Last year a publishing source told MCV that Microsoft is “trying to get as close as possible to impulse buy” with Kinect – a plan which is looking less likely as evidence points towards a $150 retail price for the device.

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mabey true that its a costly unit, but if so, they will sell it at a loss and make up with software.

im betting $99 £79.99 for kinect.