Two Days in, Kinect-less Xbox One’s Pre-Orders Aren’t Exactly Selling Like Hotcakes.

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Rafux said:
too soon but if I was interested in x1 I would buy a Titanfall bundle anyway much better value

Exactly.

I've been thinking about this. Microsoft is trying to dig themselves out of a ditch like Sony did in 2006-2007, and they've been using some of Sony's tactics to do this.

But I also think they are using the MS tactics from 2005. Remember the 360 had two SKUs when it launched? One was $300 and the other $400. The $400 SKU sold more because of perceived value in the box, mainly the 20GB Hard Drive. I think releasing a SKU without Kinect adds to the perceived value of the box with Kinect, especially if it comes with a game.

I could be wrong, but I know if I bought the Xbox One without Kinect I would feel like I'm missing out on the best option. It's why I bought the more expensive SKU of the 360 in 2005.