

Something else to be aware of is that Kinect voice commands work without the camera, as you can use a headset microphone. It would later be made optional, allowing Microsoft to bring the price down and attempt to appeal to those with no interest in voice controls or motion sensors. Microsoft then decided to make it a mandatory part of the Xbox One package, driving up the price of the system at launch to $500. Originally launched partway through the Xbox 360's life cycle, Kinect sold millions and opened the platform to new types of games, like Dance Central. It comes after Microsoft announced in October 2017 that it was killing off the Xbox One's Kinect camera. The discontinuation of the Kinect adapter is no big surprise. However, the company confirmed that the adapter "will no longer be available" to purchase.

Earlier today, Microsoft unveiled during its E3 2016 press conference the Xbox One S, a sleek hardware revision of its gaming console that will. The representative declined to say if Microsoft would ever bring Kinect back. Xbox One S requires Kinect adapter, available free. Now Playing: GS News Update: Kinect Is Really Dead Now, Basically By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
