Back in June we had revealed that the Microsoft Kinect Sensor for Xbox 360 is priced at just 149.99 USD. Now Microsoft entices its gamers with controller-free fun this holiday season in the form of the Xbox 360 Kinect Console Bundle. This offering comprises of a new Xbox 360 4GB console along with the Kinect sensor and Kinect Adventures.
Kinect Adventures provides gamers with 20 different adventures which involve dodging courses, traversing through rapids and exploring exotic locations by simply using body gestures and voice. Besides this, players can also expect an Xbox 360 4GB console complete with integrated Wi-Fi N, touch-sensitive buttons, 4GB internal flash memory and a black matte finish.
“Kinect for Xbox 360 offers tremendous entertainment value for the whole family,” commented Dennis Durkin, Xbox 360 chief operating officer. “With full body, voice and the ability to play games with your friends right out of the box, Kinect is the most unique, complete and affordable way for everyone to enjoy controller-free fun and entertainment.”
“I think Kinect is a major leap forward in the gaming experience that will appeal to both mainstream and casual gamers,” stated Michael Gartenberg, partner, Altimeter Group, and author of the Engadget Entelligence column.
At launch, there will be over 15 Kinect games such as Kinect Sports, Kinectimals, Dance Central and Kinect Joy Ride to enjoy. Through the Kinect, owners can also begin a movie by verbally saying ‘Xbox, play’ or by even browsing through the music library with just a simple hand gesture. Video Kinect allows them to share all their experiences with family and friends across various living rooms.
Pre-orders for the Xbox 360 Kinect Console Bundle are already underway. The complete gaming package is priced at 299.99 USD (approx. Rs. 14,179) while the Kinect sensor with ‘Kinect Adventures’ can also be acquired separately for 149.99 USD (approx. Rs. 7,089). The Xbox 360 4GB console is expected to enter stores on August 3, 2010 for a price of 199.99 USD (approx. Rs. 9,452).