Microsoft predicts 3 million Kinect-ions this holiday
Product director Aaron Greenberg says retail channel checks indicate Xbox 360 add-on will go triple platinum this year.
Product director Aaron Greenberg says retail channel checks indicate Xbox 360 add-on will go triple platinum this year.
Reports out of Microsoft press conference reveal new mind-and-body game from Brain Age cocreator Dr. Ryuta Kawashima; Namco's pill-muncher also spotted on system.
"Special edition" will offer high-storage console, camera-based motion-sensing system, and Kinect Adventures for $400; "new controller-free games" coming at next week's show.
Microsoft's motion-sensing system's voice-command features will be limited to American English, British English, Mexican Spanish, and Japanese when it launches Nov. 4.
We work up a sweat with a football, javelin, the long jump, and the 100-metre dash in Microsoft's sporty minigame collection.
Motion peripheral to hit stores across Europe six days after stateside launch.
Lazard's Colin Sebastian believes massive marketing campaign and Xbox 360 bundle emphasis will lead to a big debut for Microsoft's motion-sensing system.
Microsoft confirms that ASL support in patent won't be in the version of motion-sensing system that goes on sale November.
Online reports indicate Microsoft is readying higher-end bundle of its console and motion-sensing system.
According to a patent listing for Microsoft's gesture-recognition technology, the gear recognizes ASL, maps toes, and reads lips.
[UPDATE] Arcade replacement launches August 3; mass-market targeted package will include camera-based peripheral, Kinect Adventures; solo Kinect price confirmed as $150, games to cost $50; UK pricing also confirmed.
Develop 2010: Rare's Kinect development director talks about developing for physical play, prototyping motion controllers, and the studio's 25-year history.
Megaretailer unveils $199 motion-control packages; will include single game, $30 gift card; previously unannounced Kinect-enabled Harry Potter title also listed.
DFC Intelligence predicts Microsoft's Xbox 360 motion-sensing add-on will be footnote for hardware generation, console "clearly on the downside of its lifecycle."
British retailer posts reputedly detailed breakdown of motion-sensing system's features--which say it permits only a pair of "active players" at one time.
ShopTo calls for Microsoft to finalize motion-sensing peripheral at lower than widely rumored price, says customers aren't biting at current cost.
New pack will include four Xbox Live Gold memberships, access to the Family Centre, and activity monitoring report; launches November and costs £69 ($99).
Software giant confirms retailers' price point as it starts taking preorders through its own online storefront.
E3 2010: GameStop, Amazon, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target all list common price point for Microsoft's camera-based motion-sensing add-on.
Find out all the latest information on Microsoft's forthcoming motion-control system.
We run, jump, and bowl in our first hands-on with Kinect Sports.
Find out what the GameSpot editorial team thought of Microsoft's E3 event.
E3 2010: Xbox 360 add-on's launch library boasts 15 titles, including EA's workout sim, Harmonix's exclusive rhythm title, Ubisoft's Your Shape.
Vault hurdles and race to the finish in this first look at Kinect Sports.
E3 2010: [UPDATE] Microsoft trimmed console boasts 250GB HDD, built-in Wi-Fi, more for $299; motion-sensing add-on launching with 15 games, including Harmonix's Dance Central, possible $150 price; Crytek, ESPN partnerships; ...
[UPDATE] E3 2010: Xbox 360 motion-sensing system to come with fitness games "built into it"; Disney and Star Wars games teased, Wii Sports-like minigame compilation, pet simulator, dance game, and ...
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