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interesting article from Leadbetter at Eurogamer in light of recent rumours of diskless, kinectless Xbox models.
In Theory: Can Microsoft produce a new, cut-price Xbox One? • Articles • Eurogamer.net
TLDR version is - no they can't, at least not anytime soon. Only component that could be cut that would give a decent cost saving is Kinect and that probably isn't a good idea.
Have to say I agree with this sentiment ....
For better or for worse MS have built the XBO around Kinect and media functionality, they need to show that this really is a differentiating feature set. I still believe the tech is interesting and has potential, but they just haven't made it compelling yet.
In Theory: Can Microsoft produce a new, cut-price Xbox One? • Articles • Eurogamer.net
TLDR version is - no they can't, at least not anytime soon. Only component that could be cut that would give a decent cost saving is Kinect and that probably isn't a good idea.
Have to say I agree with this sentiment ....
Alternatively, Microsoft can pull out its collective finger and actually make Kinect - and by extension, the machine's media integration credentials - something the market actually wants.
For better or for worse MS have built the XBO around Kinect and media functionality, they need to show that this really is a differentiating feature set. I still believe the tech is interesting and has potential, but they just haven't made it compelling yet.