Retailers had it right about Kinect's price, and it looks like Amazon Deutschland nailed it in respect to the arcade SKU's storage. Microsoft has confirmed this morning that this version of the console will sport 4GBs of internal memory, a matte finish, and built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi, according to official press materials. It will also be sold as a stand-alone unit for $200 starting on August 3, 2010.
Microsoft has confirmed that a selection Kinect launch titles, Kinect Sports, Kinectimals, Kinect Joy Ride, and Dance Central, will hit retail at a $50 price point. More than 15 games, according to Microsoft, will be available at launch. Pre-orders for either the bundle or Kinect will net future owners a download voucher for three "exclusive" levels in Kinect Adventures.
Thanks goes to fwylo for the initial intel!
UPDATE: Edited to reflect that pre-orders will net users day-one levels for Kinect Adventures.
Jesus christ that's crazy considering who they target that thing at.
Oh well, it's what most of us crap out when we take a dump anyways, but damn.
The bundle is less than ideal as well, since you're basically buying the arcade version with a lack of a HDD. Still, the bundle is an option for those who want to replace their Xbox 360 Slim (which hopefully shouldn't be too many) and wants to pick up a Kinect.
I was also kinda surprised to see them price the Kinect games at $50, probably a smart idea, when trying to take on the Wii.
$50 for a collection of Mini Games that haven't been shown working flawlessly. No Thanks MS.
$200 for a system that I'm gonna need the eventual $100 HDD upgrade for. No Thanks MS.
I believe that's 3 strikes. I'm out.
That definitely puts it out of the range that I'd be willing to pay for it. The problem is that if it doesn't sell well at all and Microsoft has to drop the price immediately, then developer support will go with it, and then you have a dead platform...
There should also be three or so different pack in game options, ranging from more family oriented stuff to Dance Central.