Xbox 360 S 4GB, Kinect All Officially Priced, Dated
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It was only speculated before, but now we know the launch dates and prices for both the new Xbox 360 S 'Arcade' version as well as the Kinect bundle.
Microsoft today announced an all-in-one bundle with an all-new Xbox 360 4GB console, the Kinect sensor and “Kinect Adventures” packaged together for $299.99 (U.S. ERP).
In addition, existing Xbox 360 console owners can purchase the Kinect sensor with “Kinect Adventures” for $149.99 (U.S. ERP).
Those who like the new form factor of the Xbox 360 but don't need all that 250GB storage can consider the Xbox 360 4GB console, which begins shipping on Aug. 3 in the U.S., will be available for $199.99 (U.S. ERP).
We're glad to learn that the new 4GB (internal flash) console will keep the built-in Wi-Fi N, and also have a matte finish as opposed to the fingerprint magnetic glossy black of the 250GB edition.
We asked Microsoft if there are any other storage options for the upcoming 4GB console, as storage is quite limited, and we are told that users can add in a HDD in the future, as well as take advantage of the up-to-two 16GB USB storage peripherals (for a total of 32GB external).
Microsoft also said that there will be more than 15 games ready at launch, and they'll all be priced at no more than $49.99.
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And I thought that the 4gb was a typo!
Wow? still over here (Australia) because of currency conversion or something it'll cost like $200-300 and those "$49.99" games will end up something like $70-80.. (unless you get from JB HI-FI or some place with great deals)
And Tom's.. WHY THE HELL did i get a full screen advert?! you better not start doing this crap, i want to read the new's, not look at a fullscreen ad as soon as i try to read the news!
epic fail!
i really dont see motion (without aided controllers) taking off..
yeah i'd spend x amount on guitar hero/rock band because they are physical items...i dont wanna spend £120 (uk pounds) on a camera so i dance around looking like a d**k.
the ps3 move..now that has a tempting price tag, £40 (uk pounds) is low enough that if i bought it and never used it..i wouldnt be bothered.
Come on. 4GB flash memory is like $10 these days.
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And Tom's.. WHY THE HELL did i get a full screen advert?! you better not start doing this crap, i want to read the new's, not look at a fullscreen ad as soon as i try to read the news!
hey joytech22. you need learn how to respect toms hard work and give a little support. or otherwise get to read the news somewhere else.
re:joytech22 And Tom's.. WHY THE HELL did i get a full screen advert?! you better not start doing this crap, i want to read the new's, not look at a fullscreen ad as soon as i try to read the news!hey joytech22. you need learn how to respect toms hard work and give a little support. or otherwise get to read the news somewhere else.
Good point, but i don't agree with annoying windows like this, i fully appreciate what services they give us here at Tom's hardware AND Tom's guide, and i know profit is ALSO made by adverts.
I just have a grudge against those "click here to continue" Ad's.
Yeah!!! That Wii was an epic fail too wasn't it?/sarcasm
are you stupid?can you not read?
i said motion (WITHOUT AIDED CONTROLLERS i.e wii)...l2read before you post.
4Gb of storage?! I burned my 60Gb in a month.
Yeah!!! That Wii was an epic fail too wasn't it?/sarcasm
wii doesnt have a motion aided controller?oh wait it does..
can you really imagine playing a game like mario kart on Kinect?sat there with your hands flapping left and right like a fool. its just so limited and restrictive on the games you can play. there is a reason why nintendo and sony both declined the technology..
wii doesnt have a motion aided controller?oh wait it does..can you really imagine playing a game like mario kart on Kinect?sat there with your hands flapping left and right like a fool. its just so limited and restrictive on the games you can play. there is a reason why nintendo and sony both declined the technology..
Let me guess your a console fanboy?
Why does not having a motion aided controller make it an Epic Fail.
Most folks I know with an XBOX will be getting 1, Finally the XBOX will bring the family side to the console the way the Wii has always been.
I think it is good Microsoft is bringing family orientede content to its console, Shooting everything that moves games are good but they are not that brilliant for 5 year olds.
Good on Bill Gates and Microsoft, but as for saying Epic Fail just becuse there is no controller I Fail to get my head round teh logic of that.
Why does not having a motion aided controller make it an Epic Fail.Most folks I know with an XBOX will be getting 1, Finally the XBOX will bring the family side to the console the way the Wii has always been.I think it is good Microsoft is bringing family orientated content to its console, Shooting everything that moves games are good but they are not that brilliant for 5 year olds.Good on Bill Gates and Microsoft, but as for saying Epic Fail just becuse there is no controller I Fail to get my head round the logic of that.
Why does not having a motion aided controller make it an Epic Fail.
Most folks I know with an XBOX will be getting 1, Finally the XBOX will bring the family side to the console the way the Wii has always been.I think it is good Microsoft is bringing family orientated content to its console, Shooting everything that moves games are good but they are not that brilliant for 5 year olds.
Good on Microsoft, but as for saying Epic Fail just becuse there is no controller I Fail to get my head round the logic of that.
4gb....I also thought that was a typo...4Gb....wooooooow better race out and buy one to break the limits of internal xbox storage...oh wait....
Though Kinect is a new addon, it is being marketed by MS as an entirely new console in itself. Looks just like a gimmick to further milk the XBOX 360 cash cow, selling the ages old hardware in a new packaging.
I just wanna know if i could hook this thing up to my pc and use it for some indie game development. i.e. cheap motion capture animation. That would be the tits
I just wanna know if i could hook this thing up to my pc and use it for some indie game development. i.e. cheap motion capture animation. That would be the tits
Probably if the USB port can power it and if someone creates drivers.
That would be the tits
Yes... Yes it would.
epic fail!i really dont see motion (without aided controllers) taking off..yeah i'd spend x amount on guitar hero/rock band because they are physical items...i dont wanna spend £120 (uk pounds) on a camera so i dance around looking like a d**k.the ps3 move..now that has a tempting price tag, £40 (uk pounds) is low enough that if i bought it and never used it..i wouldnt be bothered.
oh, and you don't look just as stupid swinging plastic, fake nun-chucks around or playing a fake guitar? you judge things pretty harshly, considering its not even out on the market to use yet. we call people like you, ignorant a-holes. or in nicer terms, debbie downers.
Come on. 4GB flash memory is like $10 these days.
That's why they upgraded from the formerly $10 512MB of flash...
Play a racing game standing up? Or an RTS?
Play an FPS on rails?
And pay $150 to do so?
No thanks.
I can't wait to see if it allows me to flip the bird to people on Xboxlive
Microsoft right now needs the XBox720 not another iteration of the XBox360. Its been 5 years and the console is showing its age.
That price is a little high for the bundle for only getting 4gb and no word of it it has built-in wifi.
Although $150 isn't that bad for people who already own a xbox since you don't have to buy any controllers for it.
In the end though, I don't think either PS Move or Xbox Kinect will do anything compared to what the Wii has already done.
PS Move seems like it will be usable for games that core users may play, while the Xbox Kinect seems great for casual games (exercise, fighting..etc).
I think thats one thing the PS Move has going for it is that its targeting core users, since probably most of the casual market won't move away from the wii.
For example, My brother already owns a PS3 and I told them that PS Move was coming out and he could get that for those fun motion control games that his daughters like. My sister-in-law said that they are still getting a Wii because its more family friendly and has more kids games than the PS3.
Am I the only one that thinks the new motion control options for MS and Sony are too little too late? I really don't think theyre going to cut much into the already established casual gamer fanbase for ninendo, and I don't see too many of the "hardcore" fanbase taking them up at this point. Seems to me like it would have made more sense to save the new tech for a new console
Am I the only one that thinks the new motion control options for MS and Sony are too little too late? I really don't think theyre going to cut much into the already established casual gamer fanbase for ninendo, and I don't see too many of the "hardcore" fanbase taking them up at this point. Seems to me like it would have made more sense to save the new tech for a new console
Yeah, I'm right there with you. Both the Kinect and Move totally fail to 'wow' me. Zelda on the Wii is kinda fun and it's kind of fun for entertaining guests but I just don't get that much use out of it. Nintendo's products have always been pretty nice for children because I've always found them to be considerably more durable than the sony or ms consoles (my old 8bit nintendo went through a heck of a lot of abuse from rage - #@%!@#$ bats/birds in ninja gaiden!). It'd probably get more if I had kids but we don't have those planned for a few years yet.
Yeah, I'm right there with you. Both the Kinect and Move totally fail to 'wow' me. Zelda on the Wii is kinda fun and it's kind of fun for entertaining guests but I just don't get that much use out of it. Nintendo's products have always been pretty nice for children because I've always found them to be considerably more durable than the sony or ms consoles (my old 8bit nintendo went through a heck of a lot of abuse from rage - #@%!@#$ bats/birds in ninja gaiden!). It'd probably get more if I had kids but we don't have those planned for a few years yet.
and not only that, but sony and MS won't have the big name franchises to go on the new tech (I don't think) Nintendo has done a great job transitioning Mario, Zelda, and Metroid to the motion controls, and honestly, I will always buy a nintendo console to go along with my PC for those core franchises. Gears, Halo, GTA, GoW, those franchises will likely not translate to the new controls, and casuals will have to be convinced to go from nintendogs to kinectimals, and from wii sports to equivalents
Yeah!!! That Wii was an epic fail too wasn't it?/sarcasm
um . . the wii has controllers
Why MS do this?? Most of the gamers go to xBox for more hardcore games, not the family friend ones.
Just think how do you play MW2 without a joystick, and it still no good for FPS, and you must stay in position like holding a weapon like that and aim with your bare hands?
For sport games there will be some fun, race ones too, but FPS? I don't think so.
I wonder what they will launch next...
Why MS do this?? Most of the gamers go to xBox for more hardcore games, not the family friend ones.Just think how do you play MW2 without a joystick, and it still no good for FPS, and you must stay in position like holding a weapon like that and aim with your bare hands?For sport games there will be some fun, race ones too, but FPS? I don't think so.I wonder what they will launch next...
Because there's more casual players than hardcore ones (as evidenced by the number of sales of Wii vs PS3+360 along with the success of casual iphone and DS games in the portables). Casual players are also easier to satisfy for much less development cost.