Microsoft Announce Kinect Will Cost £129/$149/€149, Reveal The 4GB Xbox 360 And Its Kinect Bundle, And Reveal Price Of Kinect Games

Microsoft have announced that Kinect will cost £129.99 in the UK, $149.99 in the USA, and €149.99 in Europe. Microsoft have announced that Kinect will also come with Kinect Adventures packed in.

Microsoft have also confirmed that there will be a Xbox 360 4GB model. The 4GB model includes the built in WiFi N and 4GB of Internal Memory. This new model is set to come out on 20th August, in the UK, and 3rd August in the USA. The Console, by itself, will cost £149.99 in the UK and $199.99 in the USA.

Microsoft have also announced that there will be a Xbox 360 4GB and Kinect Bundle. This see's the Xbox 360 4GB bundled with Kinect and Kinect Adventures. This bundle is set to cost £249.99 in the UK and $299.99 in the USA.

Microsoft has announced that there will be 15 games available at laucnh in the USA and UK, including “Kinectimals,” “Kinect Sports,” “Kinect Joy Ride,” and “Dance Central”. These Games will retail for $49.99 in the USA and £39.99 in the UK.

Press Releases

USA
REDMOND, Wash. — July 20, 2010 —;Microsoft Corp. today announced an all-in-one opportunity to jump into the controller-free fun of Kinect this holiday: the all-new Xbox 360 4GB console, the revolutionary Kinect sensor and “Kinect Adventures” packaged together for $299.99 (U.S. ERP). With “Kinect Adventures,” players will make their way through 20 adventures, navigating roaring rapids and ducking and dodging through mountaintop obstacle courses and other exotic locations — no controller, wand or balance board required. In addition, existing Xbox 360 console owners can purchase the Kinect sensor with “Kinect Adventures” for $149.99 (U.S. ERP). The sensor, which will work with each of the 40 million Xbox 360 consoles currently in households worldwide,1;is uniquely able to track your full body movements, respond to your voice and deliver a multiplayer experience right out of the box.

In addition, the new Xbox 360 4GB console, which begins shipping on Aug. 3 in the U.S., will be available for $199.99 (U.S. ERP). With a sleek new design, the Xbox 360 4GB console looks great and includes built-in Wi-Fi N, 4GB of internal flash memory, touch-sensitive buttons and a black matte finish.2

“Kinect for Xbox 360 offers tremendous entertainment value for the whole family,” said 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.”

With more than 15 games available at launch, living rooms will become fitness rooms, dance clubs and sports stadiums. Kinect games, including “Kinectimals,” “Kinect Sports,” “Kinect Joy Ride” and MTV Games’ and Harmonix’s “Dance Central” will retail for $49.99 (U.S. ERP).;In addition to games, Kinect changes the way you experience entertainment by putting your favorite movies, TV programs, music and live sports from ESPN all in one place. Begin a movie by simply saying, “Xbox, play,” or browse through a music list with the wave of a hand. Kinect also creates new ways for friends and family to have fun together. With Video Kinect,3;share a smile with friends and family, as you open a window into living rooms around the world.

“I think Kinect is a major leap forward in the gaming experience that will appeal to both mainstream and casual gamers,” said Michael Gartenberg partner, Altimeter Group, and author of the Engadget Entelligence column.

Starting today, select retailers are taking pre-orders for the Xbox 360 Kinect Console Bundle at $299.99 (U.S. ERP) and Kinect for Xbox 360 at $149.99 (U.S. ERP).;Pre-order;Kinect;or the;Xbox 360 Kinect Console Bundle;today, and at launch receive a token to download three exclusive game levels for “Kinect Adventures,” the game included with Kinect.4;Those wanting more information or to pre-order now should go to;http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/wheretobuy.

About Kinect
Kinect for Xbox 360 brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways — no controller required. Simple to use and fun to play, Kinect for Xbox 360 allows owners to jump into Kinect-enabled games for any type of play, and the Kinect Hub puts your favorite movies and TV programs, music, live sports, and social networks all in one place. The Kinect sensor recognizes you, responds to your gestures, listens to your voice and works with every Xbox 360 console (175 MB of memory required). More information about Kinect for Xbox 360 can be found at;http://www.xbox.com/kinect.

About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is a premier home entertainment and video game system. This November, with the addition of Kinect, Xbox 360 will forever transform social gaming and entertainment with a whole new way to play — no controller required. Xbox 360 is also home to the best and broadest games as well as the largest on-demand library of music, standard- and high-definition movies, TV shows and digital games, all in one place. The entertainment center of the living room, Xbox 360 blends unbeatable content with the leading social network of 25 million Xbox LIVE members to create a limitless entertainment experience that can be shared at home or across the globe. More information about Xbox 360 can be found online at;http://www.xbox.com.
About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

1;175 MB of memory required.
2;It also has a one-year limited warranty on the console.
3;Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for Video Kinect.
4;Download tokens included in marked packages at launch, at participating retailers, while supplies last.;80 MB required to download from Xbox LIVE.

UK
LONDON, UK – July 20, 2010 – Microsoft Corp. today announced the all-new Xbox 360 4GB console, the revolutionary Kinect sensor and “Kinect Adventures” packaged together for £249.99. Kinect Adventures, lets players experience 20 adventures, navigating raging rapids and ducking and dodging through mountain top obstacle courses and exotic locations – no controller required.

“Kinect for Xbox 360 offers fantastic new ways to be entertained for the whole family,” said Chris Lewis, vice president, Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft Europe. “With full body, voice and multiplayer play straight out of the box, Kinect is a unique way for everyone to enjoy controller-free fun and entertainment.”

Existing Xbox 360 console owners can also purchase the Kinect sensor with “Kinect Adventures” for £129.99. The Kinect sensor, will work with every one of the 40 million Xbox 360 consoles currently in living rooms globally.

Kinect also revolutionises how you experience entertainment by putting your favourite movies, music and live TV and sports from Sky Player all in one place. Customers can start a movie by simply saying, “Xbox, play,” or browse through a music list with the wave of a hand. Kinect also creates new ways for friends and family to have fun – Video Kinect,3 lets families and friends stay connected in new ways as they open a window into living rooms around the world.

With more than 15 games available at launch, living rooms will become gyms, nightclubs and sports stadiums with a wide range of innovative and groundbreaking experiences from the world’s leading video games publishers.

The sleek, new Xbox 360 4GB console, becomes available to consumers on 20th August in the UK and will be available for £149.99. With a sleek new design, the Xbox 360 4GB includes built-in Wi-Fi N, 4GB of internal flash memory, touch-sensitive buttons and a matt black finish.2

Kinect games, including “Kinectimals,” “Kinect Sports” and “Kinect Joy Ride,” will retail for £39.99.