How the Xbox One could be destroying the PS4 in sales, and understanding the strengths of XOne's architecture

[Zappykins]

fallen said:... ....

Will Microsoft follow my advice and release the $299 Kinectless Xbox One? I'm not convinced. A more likely strategy may be just to keep Kinect, bite the bullet and drop to $399 with Kinect. They may also release a Kinectless version for $399 and simply pocket more profit, as well. Nothing in MIcrosoft's history suggests they are particularly aggressive on price. Again, this doesn't take advantage of the strengths of Xbox One's design, though.

 

 

Interesting take.  I think Kinect is really a good strength.  Some gamers might not like it, but I think most of the people that use it will.  Once you have used it a bit, it's a great thing.  And you wonder why other devices aren't as easy, useful and capable to use.

Dropping Kinect would be like making a motionless Wii in 2007.  Sure some gamers might like it, but most of the people buying the system would lose out.  Plus it would stifle the forward movement we have with versatility and as we move into more virtual reality.

Interesting note:  The Kinect 2.0 Software Development Kit is currently at $399 USD just for a Kinect 2.0 that you plug into your PC.  That is assuming you can get one.