Kinect isn’t mandatory

[lee4]

the console will still function if Kinect isn't plugged in, although you won't be able to use any feature or experience that explicitly uses the sensor.

source: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/...about-xbox-one

[Viper187]

Now if only they'd wise up and sell the fuckin thing without Kinect.

[47iscool]

Now if only they'd wise up and sell the fuckin thing without Kinect.

I agree, what a waste of time and money.

[lee4]

Now if only they'd wise up and sell the fuckin thing without Kinect.

At Gamescom 2013, Xbox One will always come with Kinect, according to Microsoft's Phil Harrison.

[Viper187]

At Gamescom 2013, Xbox One will always come with Kinect, according to Microsoft's Phil Harrison.

They'll keep saying it until sales aren't where they want because PS4 is cheaper and people don't like Kinect. They're not going to announce a Kinect-free bundle before the holidays cause they want to sell as many as possible. We'll see what happens next year when the sales numbers are in.

[lee4]

Xbox One facial data from Kinect doesn't leave the console

Source: http://www.gamespot.com/news/xbox-on...onsole-6415328

[lee4]

Both IGN and gamespot showed using XBox One without Kinect