Again, MS see the Kinect as an integral part of their future vision, so they want to make sure everyone has one. Why offer an SKU without Kinect if this is the road they're going down?
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Again, MS see the Kinect as an integral part of their future vision, so they want to make sure everyone has one. Why offer an SKU without Kinect if this is the road they're going down?
This is why I don't fully agree with it, as I don't think it's been used well enough as it stands. However, looking forward (not backwardsWe should have a poll and see how many people use their kinect and would actually buy the bundle with it if they came separate, don't know one of my friends who ever uses theirs, I only got mine due to the star wars bundle
), with every Xbox One owner having a Kinect, that is vastly superior to the original, is it beyond reason to think that there could be some really good innovations using it? I don't think it is.
Stock-Keeping Unit, just refers to having different versions of the same product.
Obviously I'm not privy to MS's internal thinking on this, but I think they're allowing you to turn it off because they know how many people will see it as an invasion of privacy if you can't turn it off. We've already seen plenty of people in here worrying that Kinect is going to spying on them fapping.Then why the concession to be able to switch it off? If, for example, Germany had such an issue, then just be as transparent as Blackberry has been forced to be in certain countries. I dont particularly agree with that, but if you really believe that its that essential to where MS need XO to go, then being able to turn it off wouldnt have been an option or would have been the last resort.
Honestly just like the whole DRM issue, if it had been that essential/integral then MS wouldnt have caved in so quickly. I see Kinect being one and the same thing...
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That's just my educated guess anyway, that it comes down to each user having control over how much (or little) information Kinect can see.
The sales figures, which were something like 22 million units I think, only referred to how many were sold to the actual retailers. I don't think there are any concrete figures to how many were sold beyond that, or indeed how many were sold back to the users afterwards.
Considering how bad Microsoft's communication was regarding everything else, I would put nothing beyond their PR departments (lack of) ability.
I wish I knew the answer. The fact that MS have been forced to change their policies now means we may never find out where they intended to take us. I don't understand why they couldn't share their own long-term goals with us though, it might have made some of their policies more appealing to some if they could see where they were heading.
I think MS probably see Kinect as more of a family device if you like, but I'm certain they're hoping developers come up with some amazing ways to use it in games. They are probably asking their own studios to do just that so they can justify it to gamers as well as general families.Agreed, though Im more of a pessimist in that I dont think their future was that customer-centric. Hell I dont even think Kinect is there for gaming. My reasoning why they were never that forthcoming where they wanted to go.
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The PS4 has Ustream so it won't get Twitch, especially as Twitch has partnered with Xbox One I believe.
I know I came across a bit strong, but I don't appreciate people laughing at something I post. Either reply with an argument, or say nothing at all.
Only if you want a slapShould I admit I am laughing at this post?
I had a hard day in work, leave me alone
My boss called in sick, while my other colleague is in hospital. I'm supporting 1000 users and 650 computers all on my own!
Lol, I hardly ever post anything funny anywayHope you never post any jokes!
I haven't had time to go in there today, I've spent all my online time in hereThen I suggest you remove yourself from Football arena or no one could post including other Dons
Looks that way. I expect the PS4 to have a significant advantage right now, but certainly not 93% of the market!From the comments that poll got vote bombed.
Don't you bloody start as well, I'm stuck in work on my own againEpic.
I'm sorry, but referring to it as a spy camera is just really childish. How many times do you have to be told it can be turned off completely?
Craterloads, Mr Men, stop the bickering please. I'm having a pleasant evening and don't want to waste time cleaning up this thread. You've both made your points, now drop it please.
I honestly don't know. MS haven't explained that one. I can only assume its because of the way the OS currently works, it has to be connected. I will not be surprised in the slightest however if a patch is issued that will let you remove the Kinect if you want to.
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I've already said it can turned off, MS have already confirmed this.
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