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lol. I feel bad for people willing to spend $150 plus the possible (but most likely) $60 for things most buying this will already have via wii.
It certainly won't be a first-day purchase for me but if games are released which make use of the technology effectively and aren't just a series of gimmicks and awful minigames, I might consider it.
LOL People bitching about their money woes.
It's 150 bucks. That's not bad for the amazing awesomeness.
Day one purchase for me.
It's 150 bucks. That's not bad for the amazing awesomeness.
Day one purchase for me.
After playing it at E3, I'm buying it.
Maybe not day one, but month one for sure. I usually hate workout games, but Ubisoft's Fitness Evolved looks awesome.
Maybe not day one, but month one for sure. I usually hate workout games, but Ubisoft's Fitness Evolved looks awesome.
Drop the Price and gimme something worth it besides DanceMasters y Dance Central And I can think on get a 360
Having played Kinect at E3 I can say that there is no chance in hell I will fork over $150 for just the Kinect Sensor. If there were a bundle with games or something halfway reasonable then sure. As it stands with the games they are launching with an $210 to get the sensor and something to use it with? No way in hell.
I might trade in my old 360 for a slim/kinect bundle for $349(wishful Christmas pricing), but there is no way I'm paying $150 for this by itself.
@Pumpkin King
Not to defend Natal, but if you paid $450, that would be automatically four player compliant with the Natal's camera.
If you buy the Wii and want it to be four players, that's $200 - plus $60 for the Wii-mote nunchuk, $60, $60, $60 - $440 - plus motion plus for next year when more games require it - $80 more - $520.
This is all presupposing you want it specifically for four players. Then think about if the next Xbox (720) supports Natal - you don't have to buy more controllers.
Not to defend Natal, but if you paid $450, that would be automatically four player compliant with the Natal's camera.
If you buy the Wii and want it to be four players, that's $200 - plus $60 for the Wii-mote nunchuk, $60, $60, $60 - $440 - plus motion plus for next year when more games require it - $80 more - $520.
This is all presupposing you want it specifically for four players. Then think about if the next Xbox (720) supports Natal - you don't have to buy more controllers.
@Charl
And there aren't any games right now that require motion plus in my comparison, really either.
I'm talking about somewhere down the line next year, if both Kinect and Motion Plus even catch on.
And there aren't any games right now that require motion plus in my comparison, really either.
I'm talking about somewhere down the line next year, if both Kinect and Motion Plus even catch on.
I think that price point is too high, for me and most consumers. It looks like Microsoft is trying to make more money back from this release, rather than pricing it a little lower than a safe profit margin and at least getting it out there into a lot of homes. It doesn't help that games that go for 30 to 40 dollars on the Wii are going for 60, which is already 10 dollars more than what you'd pay for any stand alone title on the Wii.
But like it's been pointed out, if you want a dancing game, or an exercise game to track you body's movements accurately, this is the peripheral that will do it the best. And for the people who want that, they may fork up the money for it. But I think they're choosing profit over getting the product into more people's hands. Which to me, sounds like a mistake.
But like it's been pointed out, if you want a dancing game, or an exercise game to track you body's movements accurately, this is the peripheral that will do it the best. And for the people who want that, they may fork up the money for it. But I think they're choosing profit over getting the product into more people's hands. Which to me, sounds like a mistake.
@magnalon: yes and no, as you'd probably want more than one xbox controller, too. That, and well, a lot of the wii games allow you to share one remote.
When you decide to make an rts or point&click for Kinect that is actually good and interesting(which, you will not, it appears) then I'll consider buying this thing but as it stand now you aren't getting a penny, plus MS probably charges more from us Europeans again.
Sorry MS. I want it, but not at that price. Bundle in a game or two and a year of Live, maybe. But just the sensor? Fuck no
Damn, if it costs that much in the states, I'd hate to think how much it'd cost here in Australia :/
@Magnalon
Isn't the sensor supposed to only be able to handle two people?
I could've sworn Dtoid ran a story recently about that...
Isn't the sensor supposed to only be able to handle two people?
I could've sworn Dtoid ran a story recently about that...
I think MS just PSPgo'ed the Kinect. Did that make sense?
I am intrigued by the Dance game though. Looks like mad fun.
I am intrigued by the Dance game though. Looks like mad fun.
Pffftt HAHAHA! Good luck with the Microsoft! With the shit game lineup you got going, you'll need all the luck you can get.
well to be fair. nothing to my knowledge really jumps out as a "must have"
so itll flop, and microsoft will learn theyre lesson. Like sony did with the early ps3. And like sony will with the premium plus service
so itll flop, and microsoft will learn theyre lesson. Like sony did with the early ps3. And like sony will with the premium plus service
considering microsoft sold the 360 originally at below value (they were losing money per xbox) in order to get the hardware out to larger consumers, has anyone here actually asked themselves what the kinect is actually worth. I mean, its got 2 motion sensing camaras, it's own processor, a mic, probably some RAM. In other words, its a miniature computer. I'm not saying 150 is worth it, but let's not jump on the "microsoft is nickel and diming us again" bandwagon.
I see we can all ignore RegginBolas again. Nothing new there.
As for the price, it's obscene. If this thing sells well without at least two price drops first, I think I may actually completely give up my faith in the gaming community.
@Magnalon
It's true, Kinect only supports up to two players.
@kce05d
You're right about Kinect having all that stuff in it, but that doesn't mean it can actually DO anything more than be a camera. The hardware may be there, but the functionality is extremely limited -- It's not MEANT to be a computer.
As for the price, it's obscene. If this thing sells well without at least two price drops first, I think I may actually completely give up my faith in the gaming community.
@Magnalon
It's true, Kinect only supports up to two players.
@kce05d
You're right about Kinect having all that stuff in it, but that doesn't mean it can actually DO anything more than be a camera. The hardware may be there, but the functionality is extremely limited -- It's not MEANT to be a computer.
I really wonder how many of you forked over $200.00 for a Rock Band or Guitar Hero package as I did? Come on...say you did...! I sure as hell did. These games only came with one game which would be similar to getting Kinect with Dance Central.
Although I'd like to see a lower price point as well I think most of you are all off your rocker with your comments and over the top with all the negativity and hate. This price point seems doable for a one-time purchase with a great game and it only needs to be bought once.
I hope additional great games will show up by launch time but with Dance Central alone as the initial purchase I'm certain I'll be picking this up.
I don't look at this as an investment but as an alternative to spending the insane cost to take my family to the theatres around here. 2 times to the movies...or Kinect and a good game they can all play....hmmmm
Although I'd like to see a lower price point as well I think most of you are all off your rocker with your comments and over the top with all the negativity and hate. This price point seems doable for a one-time purchase with a great game and it only needs to be bought once.
I hope additional great games will show up by launch time but with Dance Central alone as the initial purchase I'm certain I'll be picking this up.
I don't look at this as an investment but as an alternative to spending the insane cost to take my family to the theatres around here. 2 times to the movies...or Kinect and a good game they can all play....hmmmm
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