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Pre-E3 positioning: Microsoft dis-Kinects, but what are the implications?

In what is becoming a relatively common strategy of news control for consumer electronics and technology companies before major trade events, Microsoft has confirmed it will sell a standalone version of the Xbox One without Kinect at a MSRP of $399/£349 starting from June 9th, the day of its press event at E3. The company has also confirmed it will be increasing value of the free Xbox Live service by bringing entertainment apps out from behind the Gold paywall. Lastly, Microsoft has confirmed that Games With Gold will be coming to Xbox One in June and has confirmed the inclusion of Halo: Spartan Assault and Max: The Curse of Brotherhood for free.

Microsoft has made a bold but sensible decision to compete on a level playing field with Sony’s PS4 as the company’s come head-to-head at E3. Ultimately the company has decided to sacrifice the necessity of Kinect to reduce purchasing friction and collapse the price differential between the two consoles. There is now a much more gamer focused edge to the Xbox One positioning, which will only help Microsoft in these opening stages of the latest console cycle.

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DJMarty4051d ago

Do jack shit to sales gap(3-4mill PS4 lead), Power difference(PS4 has more), Support(PS4 has better Devkits/lead platform).

PS4 is just better all round, PS4 FTW:)

XiSasukeUchiha4050d ago

Ahh it's for the sales, MS why can't you speak the truth for once, it's too oblivious.

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Gex Trilogy Review – Gamerhub UK

Yes, it is once again tail time, thanks to Limited Run Games.

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The Cardinal Sins of Fallout 4 Explained

For new players trying out Fallout 4, there are a few actions that gamers should avoid making as they journey with the Sole Survivor.

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Dredge Fans Should Keep an Eye on Out Fishing

A few years ago, Dredge surprised many with its blend of fishing mechanics and Lovecraftian horror, and fans might want to keep an eye on Out Fishing.

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