Phil Spencer, Head Of Xbox Announces New Updates & The Kinect-less Xbox One Bundle
Phil Spencer Head of Xbox shared his new vision for the Xbox Division that fans will embrace as they unleash news about the future of Xbox. Spencer went on to thank consumers for their feedback in November when the new console launched and how they have made changes with monthly update.
On June 9th in all available markets that Xbox One is sold, the console will now run at 349 pounds in the UK and $399 In north America, a new option that does not include the Kinect.
For £349, our new Xbox One offering will continue to deliver access to the best blockbuster games like “Titanfall,” “Call of Duty: Ghosts,” “Forza Motorsport 5,” “Dead Rising 3,” and the upcoming “Watch Dogs,” “Destiny” and “Sunset Overdrive”.
Along with this new console option Spencer announced the removal of pay walls for Netflix, Youtube, and Twitch which now do not require an Xbox Live Gold account to be used.
Games with Gold will also continue to involve with the arrival of itsfeatures on Xbox One with Halo: Spartan Assault and Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, available free in the month of June
. On Xbox 360 the free games will be Dark Souls, Charlie Murder, and bonus game Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition.
Since its launch over 12 million gamers have enjoyed free games with over 200 million hours logged.
Microsoft will also be starting Exclusive Discounts which also begins in June. Each month hit games such as Forza Motorsport 5, Ryse: Son of Rome, and other titles will see discounts. With savings of up to 50-70 percent off expected gamers can also expect more in the new virtual VIP room, where Gold subscribers will see free games, monthly deals, and other benefits to be announced.
We’re constantly adding new partners and experiences to the growing catalog on Xbox One. Coming in June, anyone with an Xbox will be able to access popular entertainment experiences – whether or not you have an Xbox Live Gold membership. Microsoft experiences including Internet Explorer, Skype, OneDrive and OneGuide will also be available to all Xbox customers4.
Spencer went on to say that although Kinect is being removed for some console options that will remain an important asset of the Microsoft brand, with an average of over 120 voice commands per month on each console and more then 80 percent of users actively using Kinect. A standalone Kinect will also be available for sale in Fall for gamers who wish to buy the Kinect later.
You can learn more about both Xbox One options here.
