Microsoft has apparently finally gave up under the pressure from the buyers and will offer "unbundled" Kinect-less version of the Xbox One for US $399.
As of June 9th, Microsoft will launch an Xbox One without Kinect which will sell for US $399 and will surely have an impact on sale numbers considering that it is a US $100 cheaper compared to the original bundle with Kinect, which was selling at US $499.
According to the reports, the Kinect will be sold separately and could have a US $120/$130 price tag.
This will also leave Xbox One without voice commands but will attract more hardcore gamers which do not care about the Kinect and just want the console for gaming.
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