Kinect price confirmed 150USD plus arcade model priced

[zed]

yes dobwal Ive mentioned that before,
also I believe in the next xbox they will have a one handed controller (you heard it here first - 19 august 2010 )

 

[dobwal]

yes dobwal Ive mentioned that before,
also I believe in the next xbox they will have a one handed controller (you heard it here first - 19 august 2010 )

I believe that at most the traditional two hand controller will be fractured to allow more mobility without limiting utility. Not, everybody wants to give up what with the traditional controller provides.

 

[patsu]

Actually, we may see more enhancements to Move and Kinect this gen. e.g., PSEye may go 3D also.

 

[obonicus]

PSEye may go 3D also.

Oh, god.

I foresee a great many developers building both PS Eye 3D and Move versions of their games.

 

[AzBat]

For those guys out there that wanted the matte black finish of the 4gb model, but also wanted a 250gb hard drive, now you're in luck. Microsoft announced today that the stand-alone 250gb hard drive and should be starting to show up in stores this weekend or next week. It comes pre-loaded with demos of A Kingdom for Kefflings, Peggle, and Pinball FX. But it does include the full version of Hexic HD. It also does NOT come with hard drive transfer cable. If you're transferring content from an old drive you'll have to buy the adapter separately for $20. Anyway, pricing is set at $130. That's the same price of the original 250gb hard drive, except that one comes with the transfer cable.

Tommy McClain

 

[BRiT]

You can also use the HD out of your old 120GB or 250GB tray. You remove it from the tray, then gently plug it into the Slim unit.

Old HD in Xbox360 Slim:

New Slim HD:

http://blog.kiranpal.net/?p=188

If you want to be extra careful with it, add some heatsafe padding to hold the drive.

 

[bkilian]

For those guys out there that wanted the matte black finish of the 4gb model, but also wanted a 250gb hard drive, now you're in luck. Microsoft announced today that the stand-alone 250gb hard drive and should be starting to show up in stores this weekend or next week. It comes pre-loaded with demos of A Kingdom for Kefflings, Peggle, and Pinball FX. But it does include the full version of Hexic HD. It also does NOT come with hard drive transfer cable. If you're transferring content from an old drive you'll have to buy the adapter separately for $20. Anyway, pricing is set at $130. That's the same price of the original 250gb hard drive, except that one comes with the transfer cable.

Tommy McClain

Actually, wasn't that the price of the 120? Do we sell a 250 for the fat xboxes? I'm so behind the times...

 

[AzBat]

Actually, wasn't that the price of the 120? Do we sell a 250 for the fat xboxes? I'm so behind the times...

Yes, it was released March 24 for $130 at the same price the 120gb was going for...

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/press/2010/0324-250gbhd.htm

Tommy McClain

 

[AzBat]

PDP confirmed their Kinect accessories line with a press release today...

• Wall Mount for Kinect, SRP: $14.99 - The Wall Mount provides a quick and easy solution for mounting your valuable Kinect for Xbox 360 to the wall
• TV Mount for Kinect, SRP: $39.99 - The TV Mount uses the VESA spec standard as a one-and-all solution for mounting Kinect for Xbox 360 to any size TV (from 26” to 60”)
• Cable Extension for Kinect, SRP: $49.99 - The Cable Extension for Kinect will allow you to extend your connection by over 9 feet, allowing you to place Kinect for Xbox 360 virtually anywhere in your living space
• Floor Stand for Kinect, SRP: $29.99 – With a large tripod base and secure locking mechanism, the Floor Stand is designed to allow the Kinect Sensor to be elevated above the floor to help protect the Kinect for Xbox 360 from foot traffic and dirt

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100824005964/en

Yes, they did confirm that ridiculously priced cable at $50.

Anyway, Gizmodo have 2 new photos of the Wall Mount & TV Mount already in use...

http://gizmodo.com/5620807/put-your-kinect-on-a-wall-on-a-stand-or-on-a-tv

I was sure hoping that the TV mount would let me mount it UNDER my TV instead of on top. Doesn't look like that's the case. I might have to do some customizing of the wall mount to get it like I want.

Tommy McClain

 

[bkilian]

PDP confirmed their Kinect accessories line with a press release today...



http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100824005964/en

Yes, they did confirm that ridiculously priced cable at $50.

Anyway, Gizmodo have 2 new photos of the Wall Mount & TV Mount already in use...

http://gizmodo.com/5620807/put-your-kinect-on-a-wall-on-a-stand-or-on-a-tv

I was sure hoping that the TV mount would let me mount it UNDER my TV instead of on top. Doesn't look like that's the case. I might have to do some customizing of the wall mount to get it like I want.

Tommy McClain

How big is your playspace, and how high is your TV?

 

[goonergaz]

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100824005964/en

Yes, they did confirm that ridiculously priced cable at $50.

Anyway, Gizmodo have 2 new photos of the Wall Mount & TV Mount already in use...

Wow, not only are the prices rediculous but that picture is just so badly wrong a kid could do better! (unless of course the guy is levitating 6ft in the air!)

With that 2nd TV - why would you not just stick it on the base of the set rather than have an ugly clamp scratch your TV?

 

[Arwin]

Wow, not only are the prices rediculous but that picture is just so badly wrong a kid could do better! (unless of course the guy is levitating 6ft in the air!)

With that 2nd TV - why would you not just stick it on the base of the set?

And what's he doing sitting, with a controller in his hand?

 

[upnorthsox]

Wow, not only are the prices rediculous but that picture is just so badly wrong a kid could do better! (unless of course the guy is levitating 6ft in the air!)
With that 2nd TV - why would you not just stick it on the base of the set rather than have an ugly clamp scratch your TV?

Does that confirm you can play kinect sitting down or that you need a controller to play?

 

[goonergaz]

Does that confirm you can play kinect sitting down or that you need a controller to play?

I think it's safe to conclude that to play kinect sitting down you need to levitate and use a controller.

you also need a hole behind the TV to house the X360 (which also needs air conditioning to keep it from overheating)

good spots people

 

[AzBat]

How big is your playspace, and how high is your TV?

My playspace is about 8 feet by 7 feet. Could probably go 8'x8' if needed. The bottom of my 32" widescreen LCD is about 2' 5" off the ground. The top of the TV is 4' 4" off the ground. The TV is mounted to swivel flat panel arm mounted to a 2 shelf TV stand(similar to this). So it's not mounted to a wall or sitting on a shelf. The top most shelf under the TV is where I have my 360 vertically standing and it's 16" off the ground, but it's also where I have my center channel speaker, Energizer charging station & my wireless router. Figured that would be too low to set the Kinect sensor.

Tommy McClain

 

[bkilian]

My playspace is about 8 feet by 7 feet. Could probably go 8'x8' if needed. The bottom of my 32" widescreen LCD is about 2' 5" off the ground. The top of the TV is 4' 4" off the ground. The TV is mounted to swivel flat panel arm mounted to a 2 shelf TV stand(similar to this). So it's not mounted to a wall or sitting on a shelf. The top most shelf under the TV is where I have my 360 vertically standing and it's 16" off the ground, but it's also where I have my center channel speaker, Energizer charging station & my wireless router. Figured that would be too low to set the Kinect sensor.

Tommy McClain

It will be interesting to see what turns out to be the best location for your kinect once you set it up. Don't be afraid to experiment with placing

 

[AzBat]

It will be interesting to see what turns out to be the best location for your kinect once you set it up. Don't be afraid to experiment with placing

All that & no suggestions? Such a tease. LOL Probably end up getting a cheap computer monitor stand to set on my shelf. Bad thing is finding something that raise it at least 5 inches.

Tommy McClain

 

[bkilian]

All that & no suggestions? Such a tease. LOL Probably end up getting a cheap computer monitor stand to set on my shelf. Bad thing is finding something that raise it at least 5 inches.

Tommy McClain

I try to be very careful about saying things that are not yet public knowledge You have to take into account the FOV when you place the camera. If you place it at waist height, you get something like this Note that the camera covers 6' at 8 feet out. If you put the camera higher or lower and tilt it up or down, you can get a full 6' of coverage much closer than 8' out.(you can effectively "double" your FOV angle if you're not using the top or bottom half )

 

[AzBat]

I try to be very careful about saying things that are not yet public knowledge You have to take into account the FOV when you place the camera. If you place it at waist height, you get something like this Note that the camera covers 6' at 8 feet out. If you put the camera higher or lower and tilt it up or down, you can get a full 6' of coverage much closer than 8' out.(you can effectively "double" your FOV angle if you're not using the top or bottom half )

LOL, understand, just giving you a hard time, but that sketch was pretty cool. Thanks for the link.

Your last comment does make me wonder more about where I want to put the sensor. Looks like I'll be playing a lot more with it before I settle on a final spot. Hopefully you guys put some kind of tips in the manual for vertical placement.

Tommy McClain

 

[NavNucST3]

I'm definitely going to need to figure something out as I swap my 65" DLP for a front-projection system. All of my entertainment stuff is going to be moved around and I have no clue where I might put Kinect. I don't think I am going to cancel my pre-orders but I might just have to give Kinect to my son at least until I figure this out. I think I have a plan for my Wii sensor bar...I think.