better kinect support from devs if everybody has it

Can you, I haven't heard anything about the PSeye, do you have a link for that?

Not that it negates anything, how exactly does PSeye doing that not mean it's of somewhat value for for Kinect? Why you always gotta turn it into a PS4 vs X1 thing stage?

I do not understand this forcing part.  Its part of the console just like any other part and a consumer has the option to purchase or not purchase.  Chances are, you have no clue if you need kinect or not since it will be on MS to provide that need.  I am not sure If I need Kinect but I do like what MS is attempting to do with the device.  Execution will be the key and if MS can nail a experience that separate theri console from it's competitiors than that would be a plus in their book

They have stated multiple times that they want Kinect with every console to stay consistant and have it reach it's full potential. Basically whenever someone makes a game, they will be able to implement Kinect with the knowledge that everyone will have it.

It's quite similar to having a hard drive optional vs. every console coming with one. 

Because I am stating that its not an exclusive selling point if everyone can do it (then again, I might have to take it back since MS bought the exclusivity of DR3 just like the first game).  It's a specific instance but what happens when it comes down to truer exclusivity and multiplatform gaming. Everyone seems to be using some peripheral these days so the gap is getting slimmer and slimmer. The Kinects major selling point is that it could do things the other consoles couldnt by voice command or motion detection.....was it not? 

I believe as a external device that could break, it did not make sense for MS to require it for operation of the console. As a device they feel will separate their console from Sony, well that's a risk it appears they are willing to make.

What I find is that nature always favors the bold. If you are bold and take risk, you have the chance to crash and burn but you also have the opportunity to gain greater success. This was true for Nintendo with the Wii. It was very bold for them to go on their own and do their own thing. Once in the hands of users their system gain popularity and Nintendo reaped the rewards. You can put Apple on the same list. I remember all the negative things people were saying before the first Iphone released. Once the device got into peoples hands, Apple was able to reap the rewards of doing it their way.

So MS is betting that Kinect will give an experience better than what people are expecting. Its a huge risk because it adds more cost to their console but it also puts them into a position to execute or risk failure. I like it more when MS is in desperation mode then when they feel they have everything wrapped up. There are things I am looking for Kinect to do and I am hoping MS can nail the experience.

You don't need PSeye or Kinect, splinter cell chaos theory already did this with the headset.

Good. Hopefully the (now small, but persistent) "Xbox One is always watching you" crowd will finally shut up.



Though I won't hold my breath.

Didn't Microsft say that they were listening to feedback?

Not going to happen (look at CBOAT's reaction). They've got a lot riding on Kinect and invested too much in it to drop it like that.

OT: good news I guess.. even if 180, again xP