As noted earlier yesterday, Microsoft has remained mum on pricing details for its hands-free controller, Kinect, despite its recent E3 re-unveil. Retailers, on the other hand, haven't shared in the silence, almost universally pegging the device for pre-order at $149. Some shops have even spitballed bundle prices well in advance of Microsoft's official word. But here's an interesting, and possibly meaningful, weave in the ongoing "What will Kinect cost?" tapestry: Microsoft's own store has listed the device at $149, and interestingly, will allow pre-orders starting on November 4, 2010.  

 

As noted earlier yesterday, Microsoft has remained mum on pricing details for its hands-free controller, Kinect, despite its recent E3 re-unveil. Retailers, on the other hand, haven't shared in the silence, almost universally pegging the device for pre-order at $149. Some shops have even spitballed bundle prices well in advance of Microsoft's official word. But here's an interesting, and possibly meaningful, weave in the ongoing "What will Kinect cost?" tapestry: Microsoft's own store has listed the device at $149, and interestingly, will allow pre-orders starting on November 4, 2010.  

 

I told you.

Alright, it's confirmed.  It can no longer be a rumor at this point.  Kinect will launch at 149 USD. 
 
Unless something goes crazy and it ends up launching for the other rumored 99 USD price tag.  That won't happen, though.

Whoa.... butthurt!

This is still news?

Games are still gonna be 60 bucks and are mostly aimed at younger people. Not very interested right now. Still wondering how they are gonna work out for character movement thats not on rails. 

It also mentions wi-fi, which may mean that the Kinect doesn't need to be plugged in directly, which would be nice.

Whoops on the price release, or whoops on the price?

ow

You can keep your overpriced gimmick, Microsoft.

" Whoops on the price release, or whoops on the price? "

" It also mentions wi-fi, which may mean that the Kinect doesn't need to be plugged in directly, which would be nice. "

$150 is a price that a hard core player might be willing to pay but because of the nature of the device and the direction that Microsoft is taking it with the software I don't believe that kinect will be a popular device among hard core players and at this price point I think it is too high to appeal to casual market that has embraced the wii

" @Zaapp1 said:

" It also mentions wi-fi, which may mean that the Kinect doesn't need to be plugged in directly, which would be nice. "

What?  Wi-fi is associated with the internet; that has nothing to do with the Xbox 360/Kinect connectivity.  Like the New Xbox 360 demonstrates, there's an actual port for Kinect on there.  You'll still have to plug it directly to the console. "

Seems priced to stay on the shelves, I mean for $50 more you can buy an entire motion control system in the Wii.  Not that that would be for the better, I def think I'll wait for some better apps for it before a purchase.

Hmm after hearing about Dance Central i was pretty stoked about Kinect but this dampens my enthusiasm a bit. If it's bundled with some games then thats not bad but for just the unit that's a bit steep. 
If some smart devs come up with some cool stuff then i'll still probably pick it up but this went from being a first month purchase to a wait an see. 
Cmon MS. Come ON.

" Perhaps I misinterpreted then, but why would the Kinect need a "  Wi-Fi extension cable" bundled in the box? "

what's so unreasonable about a $149 price-tag? for the tech being packaged i think its a no-brainer....

This may not be officially confirmed, but it's as close as it's going to get.  EVERY STORE EVER is saying $150.

If this pricing is true that's way to much not that I was gonna get one either way.

I want to know how much it's gonna cost over here in the UK.

Too much for way too little.

IF they can get Kinect working while a player is sitting down, and IF they announce some real games that will have minor, optional Kinect advancements, and IF Kinect drops to $120 or less within the next few years, THEN I'll seriously consider getting it.

I remember that guy at E3 with the fake smile and like one of the big exec's saying that we'll be very pleased with the price. 
 
I'm not so pleased. It costs more than the Arcade Xbox 360.  
And combine that with the shitty lineup that will cost 60 bucks per title in those horrible purple boxes. 
 
Move may be a little more money if you want 4 Move controllers (it only supports 4) and the Eye but at least the line up is good and the stuff like Sports Champions is 40 bucks. 

If all is true, then MS is taking a hit on the hardware to get it into as many homes as possible. According to this Kotaku piece, the hardware costs $150 to manufacture, and didn't I read somewhere that the MS published games would only be $40?

" I want to know how much it's gonna cost over here in the UK. "

" If all is true, then MS is taking a hit on the hardware to get it into as many homes as possible. According to this Kotaku piece, the hardware costs $150 to manufacture, and didn't I read somewhere that the MS published games would only be $40? "

I figure since Sony already announced their price, MS is probably about to drop theirs soon to. With the $99 Bundle + $29.99 Navigator Control, Move comes in at about $130. So at $20 dollars more, I could see MS feeling OK there.

 Both the Move and the Kinect are priced a bit high.    

" @FluxWaveZ: Wi-Fi is about Internet AND device connectivity.  For example, my home wireless network works perfectly well when my internet is out.  I can print from any computer in my house, as well as perform many other tasks, except those that are internet related.  It COULD be that the Kinect uses Wi-Fi for some functionality.  Frankly I have no idea.    My point is only that Wi-Fi serves for more than internet access. "

" I figure since Sony already announced their price, MS is probably about to drop theirs soon to. With the $99 Bundle + $29.99 Navigator Control, Move comes in at about $130. So at $20 dollars more, I could see MS feeling OK there. "

150 bones to stand up and navigate menus! See! controllers are so unnecessary!

This will be interesting to see how it all pans out.

"Seems priced to stay on the shelves, I mean for $50 more you can buy an entire motion control system in the Wii.  Not that that would be for the better, I def think I'll wait for some better apps for it before a purchase. "

" and didn't I read somewhere that the MS published games would only be $40? "

" 150 bones to stand up and navigate menus! See! controllers are so unnecessary! "

better come with more then a few games for that price.

" If all is true, then MS is taking a hit on the hardware to get it into as many homes as possible. According to this Kotaku piece, the hardware costs $150 to manufacture, and didn't I read somewhere that the MS published games would only be $40? "

" I agree, and unlike the Kinect, the Wii actually has games I want to play. "

Drop it down to $50.00 and I'll go for it.

they just shot themselves in the foot...with a bazooka

" what's so unreasonable about a $149 price-tag? for the tech being packaged i think its a no-brainer.... "

Yeah maybe $99, but to me $150 is a bit too much. Even if I see something I must play, I am still looking at a $210 to play that game.

Well sucks for M$.