| game_on said: Because now the X1 is just a PS4 with lesser graphics. The integrated kinect was the One thing that made the difference. |
This seems to be a common reaction to the Kinect free XB1. The reality is that the "Premium" XB1 with Kinect will continue to sell. Sure, during peak periods like the holidays, the cheaper version of every console sells really well. My guess is that during other periods of the year, the Kinectless version will outsell the Premium version 2 to 1. So, millions of people will continue to add the Kinect experience. At some point, when M$ starts selling the Kinect as an add on, that too will be a holiday gift to many of the Kinectless XB1 owners. No one will argue that there isn't enough (almost any) games for the Kinect today, but I think we will see a fair bunch of games come out in the next 2-3 years. THey will be mostly the same party games and such, but there is a market for that stuff. You never know, maybe someday there will be a really cool game (probably from an indie developer) that causes people to want it. Also, as more time passes, the voice controls and camera features of the XB1 will seem more natural to people and the masses will want that too.
As far as the graphics go, I am still waiting to be impressed with a real difference that matters while playing a game. The only time it seems to matter is when people are comparing screen shots in a forum.
It is near the end of the end....
