Including Kinect With Every Xbox One Is A Smart Move By Microsoft

[Euphoria14]

landguy1 said:

Euphoria14 said:
I would buy an XBone if it didn't have Kinect. I personally don't find the camera to be worth $100-$150 of my money.

Some might, others won't.

I agree that if you look at Kinect as a part instead of part of the XB1 you come to the same conclusion a lot of the time.  The difference here is the same thing as the Bluray in the PS3 or the controller in the WiiU(which would have been fine if it had 4 controller suppoprt if you wanted more of them).  It is a part of the system.  The whole system was designed around it's capabilities.  People seem to get caught up in the "I don't need it to play games" part of the equation, which is identical to both of the items for the PS3/WiiU.  It is a way to enhance gaming or even provide a whole different kind of gaming(Motion) - unlike bluray that technically added nothing to gaming itself. Or it creates voice controls or the ability to use as a simple camera.

In the end, you are right though, if you can only see a camera, then thats all it is and you won't be playing on the XB1.

All I suggest for most people(even the people supporting it now) is to try it out in a real home where it is being used.  Base their opinions on something other than "it's a camera".    Most people hate spinach.  But most people like spinach dip.  If you look at just one ingredient or part, it just might not look good to you.

If it is a part of it then why could you buy the XBone, unplug the Kinect and never touch it again?

It is packaged in, yes, but it is not required at all. It is more like an optional input scheme that is forced upon you at time of purchase whether you would choose to use it or not.

 

The fact that it isn't required in any way now should warrant a Kinect-less SKU.

It will come. I have patience. I will grab it when that time comes.