Few months back, Microsoft announced a new Xbox One SKU that starts at $399. The only difference is that you won’t get Kinect sensor with it. This SKU will be made 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. At that time, Microsoft said that they_will_make Kinect as a separate add-on_later this fall. Now, As per report from WPC, Microsoft is planning to sell the stand-alone Kinect sensor for $149 beginning on or around October 6. This should serve customers who...

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