Microsoft has debunked the rumors about an Xbox One bundle being offered without Kinect. Originally, a source picked up by Inside Gaming stated that there would be an Xbox One, sans Kinect, offered for lower than the $399 PS4 pricetag.
In an official statement, Microsoft states:
"We have no plans to introduce an Xbox One without Kinect. We believe in Kinect and the value it brings to both games and entertainment, and believe $499 is a great value for what consumers receive with their Xbox One."
So, no Kinect-less Xbox Ones, as of right now. But, the demand is still there, not only for a lower price, but because of the privacy concerns.
I think it is only a matter of time before Microsoft back tracks on this policy, as well. Anyway you slice it, Microsoft has some serious PR work ahead of them to clean up the Xbox One's image.
Source: Gamefront
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