Microsoft originally launched Xbox One for $499 that included Kinect sensor. Due the price advantage Sony had with PS4, Microsoft last month announced a new Xbox One SKU that will start at $399. The only difference is that you won’t get Kinect sensor with it. This SKU is now available in all markets where Xbox One is currently on sale. Microsoft also made it clear that_Kinect remains an important part of their vision._They revealed a stat that more than 80 percent of you are actively using Kinect, with an average of 120 voice commands per month on each console._Microsoft will continue to offer a premium Xbox One with Kinect bundle to deliver voice and gesture controls, biometric sign-in, instant personalization, instant scanning of QR codes, and enhanced features only available with Kinect in games such as “Kinect Sports Rivals,” “Just Dance 2014,” “Project Spark” and more. Also, Microsoft will_make Kinect as a separate add-on_later this fall. Sony Head of Worldwide Studios America Scott Rohde speaking to Ars Technica revealed how...

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