EDGE: Natal To Cost $149

"Natal will launch in the US this October with a price tag of $149.

That's according to a trusted source, who told us that the motion sensing camera will also be bundled with the Xbox 360 Arcade console for $299.

We were informed that prices outside of the US would be determined based on a number of factors, including exchange rates. Based on current rates, the standalone unit would retail for £103 / €121, and the console and Natal bundle for £207 / €243.

The figure for the standalone unit is significantly higher than a previous sub-£50 estimate, but less than pricing recently suggested by European retailers. It's also more expensive than Sony's Natal rival Move, which will be available later this year with a game for less than $100.

Our source said that the device has been pencilled in for an October 26 worldwide launch, although we were advised that the date could yet shift by a few weeks either way.

We were also told Microsoft's camera definitely won't be called Natal and that its proper title will be revealed at E3 next month. It will also be heavily targeted at causal players and families.

"Microsoft expects to sell millions and millions of Natal units in its first year on the market so you can expect the software launch line-up to target non-traditional gamers," our source said. "A major marketing campaign will also play a key role in attracting and educating the expanded audience about Xbox 360's controller-free revolution."

When contacted about this report, Microsoft told us that it "does not comment on rumour or speculation"."

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Well,I guess it´s cheaper than I thought.

I think it could get away with that price point if had a really good upcoming line up. Something I doubt it will probably have.

I'll hang on for an MS quote, as i still cant see it costing more than 100 quid.

I will wait and see... but if that true, I won't be getting one for a while.... actually I still haven't seen a reason to get one...

Well they can kiss all chances of it being a success away...GulliversTravel

Thats what i'm thinking, and i dont see MS pricing themselves out of the "gimmick" market since they've made such a huge fuss about Natal. We'll see i suppose.

I really hope both Natal and Move do terribly.Zero5000X

"Natal will launch in the US this October with a price tag of $149.

That's according to a trusted source, who told us that the motion sensing camera will also be bundled with the Xbox 360 Arcade console for $299.

We were informed that prices outside of the US would be determined based on a number of factors, including exchange rates. Based on current rates, the standalone unit would retail for £103 / €121, and the console and Natal bundle for £207 / €243.

The figure for the standalone unit is significantly higher than a previous sub-£50 estimate, but less than pricing recently suggested by European retailers. It's also more expensive than Sony's Natal rival Move, which will be available later this year with a game for less than $100.

Our source said that the device has been pencilled in for an October 26 worldwide launch, although we were advised that the date could yet shift by a few weeks either way.

We were also told Microsoft's camera definitely won't be called Natal and that its proper title will be revealed at E3 next month. It will also be heavily targeted at causal players and families.

"Microsoft expects to sell millions and millions of Natal units in its first year on the market so you can expect the software launch line-up to target non-traditional gamers," our source said. "A major marketing campaign will also play a key role in attracting and educating the expanded audience about Xbox 360's controller-free revolution."

When contacted about this report, Microsoft told us that it "does not comment on rumour or speculation"."

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sayonara89

Seems reasonable, since to get far below the same functionality, you have to buy a eyetoy camera and PS3 Move controller, and still not have as adanced camera or hands free gaming

It's still just speculation.

That being said, to put the price into context, if the standalone unit is $149 it's 3/4 the price of the Wii...

It's still just speculation.

That being said, to put the price into context, if the standalone unit is $149 it's 3/4 the price of the Wii...

shinrabanshou

if it has uses on the PC, and is compliant with 4-players, then people might get their money's worth. seeing as you won't need to buy 3 additional controllers.

not sure if this has the on-board processor, but it would be a little more justifiable if it still does.

If this is true this is a big time fail. $149 for an add-on. I wonder how much it will cost bundled with the Elite? I know the article mentioned the arcade bundle at $299.

It's still just speculation.

That being said, to put the price into context, if the standalone unit is $149 it's 3/4 the price of the Wii...

shinrabanshou

If this is true this is a big time fail. $149 for an add-on. I wonder how much it will cost bundled with the Elite? I know it mentioned arcade at $299.

3rdbass

if it has uses on the PC, and is compliant with 4-players, then people might get their money's worth. seeing as you won't need to buy 3 additional controllers.

not sure if this has the on-board processor, but it would be a little more justifiable if it still does.

HavocV3

I offer a big fat "Pfffffffft" to that price.

$150.00? I'd rather buy a couple of games for $120.00. Not that I am interested in Natal anyway, but even if I was, that is simply too expensive for an add-on.

[QUOTE="3rdbass"]

If this is true this is a big time fail. $149 for an add-on. I wonder how much it will cost bundled with the Elite? I know it mentioned arcade at $299.

sayonara89

I would buy an elite bundled with natal at $299. Not sure I would pay more than that though. Maybe if the slim rumour is true I would since hopefully that would be better built product than the current 360's(Jasper models included). Funny they didn't mention the Elite package so maybe there is some truth to the rumoured Slim 360.

[QUOTE="HavocV3"]

if it has uses on the PC, and is compliant with 4-players, then people might get their money's worth. seeing as you won't need to buy 3 additional controllers.

not sure if this has the on-board processor, but it would be a little more justifiable if it still does.

shinrabanshou

[QUOTE="sayonara89"][QUOTE="3rdbass"]

If this is true this is a big time fail. $149 for an add-on. I wonder how much it will cost bundled with the Elite? I know it mentioned arcade at $299.

3rdbass

I would buy an elite bundled with natal at $299. Not sure I would pay more than that though. Maybe if the slim rumour is true I would since hopefully that would be better built product than the current 360's(Jasper models included). Funny they didn't mention the Elite package so maybe there is some truth to the rumoured Slim 360.

they're definitely going to need it to promote Project Natal more effectively.

I'll hang on for an MS quote, as i still cant see it costing more than 100 quid.

Snugenz

I really hope both Natal and Move do terribly.Zero5000X

Yup. I was considering it if it was less than a $100 but not for that price. Maybe if Microsoft didn't overprice their harddrives I would get it.

[QUOTE="Snugenz"]

I'll hang on for an MS quote, as i still cant see it costing more than 100 quid.

nethernova

Wifi adapter, extra HDD, all that stuff is optional and isnt new tech that MS are trying to push. Natal is a big thing for them and its a new technology they want to be a success, so i dont see them pricing themselves out of the market.

The more I hear about Move and Natal the more I think they will fail hard. Can't wait for E3.

If Nintendo was really smart, it would lower the cost of a Wii down to 149 at the exact time as Natal. Who the hell knows whether or not Natal or Move will do well, however why not start crushing the competition at your own game? Let it be known that when the current gen ends in 5 years, you dominated even more so than right now.

That is bad. I'd rather buy DS or PSP than natal with that price. I was considering buying it if under 70 euro or so.

Anyway I bet microsoft is overpricing natal like they have all their accessories.

lmao , this is a joke......i love this...........spin this one lemmings.......for under a 100 dollars you get a move controller and a freakin eye toy 2.....well i guess when you are willing to pay 50 dollars a year for p2p online then you'll pretty much get anything ;)

lmao , this is a joke......i love this...........spin this one lemmings.......for under a 100 dollars you get a move controller and a freakin eye toy 2.....well i guess when you are willing to pay 50 dollars a year for p2p online then you'll pretty much get anything ;)

Syn_Valence

Well to be fair, you only have to buy one add-on to enjoy 4-players for Natal. They same cannot be said for Move.

I doubt I'll touch natal. I have a huge TV upstairs that my PS3 is connected to so I'll probably just get move instead (I can only connect one console to the TV because I have the other ports filled on the TV)

Natal looks way more gimmicky.

I doubt I'll touch natal. I have a huge TV upstairs that my PS3 is connected to so I'll probably just get move instead (I can only connect one console to the TV because I have the other ports filled on the TV)

Natal looks way more gimmicky.

XileLord

But move is like copy of the wii?

Why not just get the wii instead because it has a great lineup already unless you hate their games.

lmao , this is a joke......i love this...........spin this one lemmings.......for under a 100 dollars you get a move controller and a freakin eye toy 2.....well i guess when you are willing to pay 50 dollars a year for p2p online then you'll pretty much get anything ;)

Syn_Valence

no offense, but I've always considered cows to be foolish enough to set themselves up for a lot of ownage.

and you just did:|

someone already elaborated on it, but I'll help rub it in.

That cost as much as Premium PSN. :P

Natal is targeted to the casual audience, which means, the more we don't like it, the better chance it has to sell (if it works well).

i will buy it at this price but i need more information. i need to see it in action and make sure that it is responsive. ifit is responsive i will fget it day one if its not responsive i will pretend it nevr happend

If this is true this is a big time fail. $149 for an add-on. I wonder how much it will cost bundled with the Elite? I know the article mentioned the arcade bundle at $299.

3rdbass

If Nintendo was really smart, it would lower the cost of a Wii down to 149 at the exact time as Natal. Who the hell knows whether or not Natal or Move will do well, however why not start crushing the competition at your own game? Let it be known that when the current gen ends in 5 years, you dominated even more so than right now.

Cevesun

[QUOTE="XileLord"]

I doubt I'll touch natal. I have a huge TV upstairs that my PS3 is connected to so I'll probably just get move instead (I can only connect one console to the TV because I have the other ports filled on the TV)

Natal looks way more gimmicky.

DarKnLiTe7

But move is like copy of the wii?

Why not just get the wii instead because it has a great lineup already unless you hate their games.

Honestly, if that 299 arcade bundle is true, and if that's the only arcade sku out there, that's great news for Sony.

This is so dumb, no one is going to pay that much for an add on.. Have these companies learned nothing from the add on fiascos that happened in the early 90s?

This is so dumb, no one is going to pay that much for an add on.. Have these companies learned nothing from the add on fiascos that happened in the early 90s?

VendettaRed07

Wow it seems MS is overpricing extra hardware again and services again ($100 wifi huh? hdd prices, live) but consider me unsurprised by this price.