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[Broken Joystick]

Here’s a shock - we’ve just been told that a Kinect-less Xbox One will be announced shortly. As in, by 4pm today. In 15 mins!

https://twitter.com/MCVonline/status/466227690878808064

Update: http://news.xbox.com/2014/05/xbox-delivering-more-choices

Kinect-less Xbox One for $399

First, beginning on June 9th, in all markets where Xbox One is sold, we will offer Xbox One starting at $399*. This is a new console option that does not include Kinect. For $399, our new Xbox One offering will continue to deliver access to the best blockbuster games like “Titanfall,” “Call of Duty: Ghosts,” “Forza Motorsport 5,” “Dead Rising 3,” and the upcoming “Watch Dogs,” “Destiny” and "Sunset Overdrive." You will also be able to access popular entertainment apps, such as Twitch, YouTube, and Netflix, as well as watch live TV and use OneGuide. Finally, you will continue to be able to use many of the unique features of Xbox One including the ability to get game invites while you watch TV, switch between games and entertainment apps, enjoy Twitch broadcasts, and upload your favorite gaming moments.

New thread: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=817993

 

[TheOddOne]

What.

 

[vgamer1]

Who-wha---

 

[Bundy]

Thought they would wait until E3.
Expected!

 

[CCS]

Da fuq?

 

[Daemul]

Why not at E3?

 

[dallow_bg]

Oooh!

 

[darkwing]

lol a lot of crows will be eaten

 

[Murrah]

watt

 

[BlazingDarkness]

Boom.

 

[Gartooth]

I am completely shocked.

 

[Teddified]

wha....

 

[Wiz]

Oh boy.

 

[QuiteWhittle]

wat

 

[SwiftDeath]

Wowza megaton

I was right! Kinectless SKU in da house

 

[Sadist]

Let the madness begin

 

[Sephiroth503]

If its €400 I'm in.

Crazy flash announcement though.

 

[gweemz]

What!

 

[TheOnePercent]

Say whaaaaaaaaat?

 

[Prologue]

Hope not.

 

[wwm0nkey]

Ntkrnl strikes again!

Just got one for $120 off so I'm good anyways but this is good news for others if true.

 

[Zombie James]

The right move.

 

[Betty]

I always thought this would happen.

 

[badcrumble]

Sounds like April sales were stellar.

 

[BibiMaghoo]

Unexpected. Reliable?

 

[bidguy]

by how much will it reduce the price ?

 

[Hexa]

This is reminiscent of the announcement that they were dropping DRM. Out of nowhere, but good news for all.

 

[Spectromixer]

Well then...

 

[jelly]

How about that.

 

[Leflus]

Is this real life?

 

[Nightengale]

lol a lot of crows will be eaten

Those Phil Harrison crows.

 

[Hyunashi]

Launch buyers am cry.

 

[ironcreed]

Say what? That is not sudden at all.

 

[rob305]

No way. That would mean MS is throwing their long-term vision over board. This is not happening

 

[WaffleTaco]

So price drop for E3? I would say so.

 

[RPGamer92]

Wha?? Megaton if true

 

[mrhej]

You have my attention.

 

[kiguel182]

What?

Why not wait for E3? What?

 

[AJLma]

$350.

EDIT: Not a prediction, just what it would need to cost for me to buy one.

 

[gruenel]

It was only a matter of time.

 

[Vitanimus]

No way.

 

[Nemesis_]

not sure if believe

 

[Riky]

Wow, maybe Kinect Sports Rivals bombing was the final straw?

 

[Doffen]

I've got crow on hold. Might need to buy more salt.

 

[ElRenoRaven]

Bout damn time MS. Good for you. You've finally accepted that Kinect is a failure.

 

[puffyshirt]

Whaaaaat?

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

 

[Mumford]

Woah, if true.

 

[Andrew.]

If true I may have to look into buying one...

 

[Dusky]

Please be true!