Project Natal target price....$150?

[Oobgarm]

I think I'll save the $150 and not have to flail around like a retard when I play my games in HD.

THIS.

[WCP]

I have a very hard time believing this rumor. Here's why... Microsoft removed the chip inside the camera that was going to process the "Bone System" of the player. Instead, they decided to have the 360 itself process this information, which will use up about 10 to 15 percent of the Xbox 360's power. This was done as a cost cutting measure, and I had always heard that this was done to get Natal down to $79.99 or less. I just don't see how they sell it for $150, unless they came to the conclusion that it absolutely needed that chip to work properly, and the chip is going back inside the unit.

[Cryomancer]

Maybe it's a production price and they'll sell it at a loss? I really doubt it'll be that damn much. How many people actually paid 100 bucks for the wireless or the steering wheel? I know I sure the hell didn't.

[Rob2600]

I really doubt it'll be that damn much.

Why? Remember, Microsoft sells its Xbox wireless adapter for $100.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

It'll need a killer app to move at that price.

Not just some novelty Wii Sports-esque thing or some retro-fit version of HALO.

It'll need its own game built from the ground up, that uses what Natal has to offer (that other motion controls can't) and captures the hearts and minds of the nation (and in turn the globe). And god help us if they think that "Milo" demo is it.

And I'm not saying MS isn't capable, it'll just be a wait and see prospect at this point.

Until they reveal such a thing, I'm not personally going to drop $100 or more on it. At least to date the PS3 Move has had a ton of really fascinating tech demos that have got me on board, and I've owned a PS3 eye camera for years, so my cost of entry on the Move is going to be much less than $100.

[kupomogli]

Why? Remember, Microsoft sells its Xbox wireless adapter for $100.

or a 120GB HDD for $100.

[swlovinist]

I have a very hard time believing this rumor. Here's why... Microsoft removed the chip inside the camera that was going to process the "Bone System" of the player. Instead, they decided to have the 360 itself process this information, which will use up about 10 to 15 percent of the Xbox 360's power. This was done as a cost cutting measure, and I had always heard that this was done to get Natal down to $79.99 or less. I just don't see how they sell it for $150, unless they came to the conclusion that it absolutely needed that chip to work properly, and the chip is going back inside the unit.

Remember that Microsoft has always priced things on the high side. Chip or not, Microsoft has spent alot of money on the creation of this product. For MS, they want this add-on to lengthen the lifeline of the system. I am sure that the best "deal" for this new product will be a bundle with a new "slim" system. I am sure that within a couple of weeks we will have some more concrete data on this.

[portnoyd]

Wiimote


Move


Natal

Now everyone has one. But sadly, everyone bought the one that's been out for 3 years so the other two get to sit on store shelves, all sad and lonely.

[ScourDX]

If people can spend $200 on Guitar Hero/Rock Band accessories or HD-DVD addon, I'm sure Project Natal will sell like hotcake. All you need is a lot of advertising and hot babe.

[Richter Belmount]

I cant wait to hear all the injury news stories about these products thats going to be hilarious.

[kupomogli]

I cant wait to hear all the injury news stories about these products thats going to be hilarious.

What. Is someone going to fall off their couch while playing Nascar 2011 and bust their head open on the made out of thin air wheel :P.

[Icarus Moonsight]

I have a very hard time believing this rumor. Here's why... Microsoft removed the chip inside the camera that was going to process the "Bone System" of the player. Instead, they decided to have the 360 itself process this information, which will use up about 10 to 15 percent of the Xbox 360's power. This was done as a cost cutting measure, and I had always heard that this was done to get Natal down to $79.99 or less. I just don't see how they sell it for $150, unless they came to the conclusion that it absolutely needed that chip to work properly, and the chip is going back inside the unit.

So, either they release a version that works with a price-point that is too high to sell through, or they turn it into a sissified 32x? Can't wait!

If they are concerned about price point, they should talk to this guy for some cheap and practical add-on ideas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_AaXKQZbXY

[Dobie]

If this thing isn't equal to or less than $99.99, its dead on arrival. Part of their plan is bundling this with an Arcade 360, so it cannot cost more than the Wii. The soccer mom demographic Microsoft is targeting with Natal likely already has a Wii, why would they pay more for something that their kids lost interest in two years ago? No amount of fabricated hype is going to make Natal sell. It needs the price and software to back it up.

[WCP]

Another thing that makes this seem kinda crazy to me, is that it isn't like MS doesn't have any competition to deal with regarding Wave. The Wii has been around for awhile now, but could have some new Wii Motion Plus enabled games coming this holiday. Sony obviously has their Move. I just don't see how MS comes out at $149.99. How is that going to compete head to head with Move? Sure, once you buy all the various Move attachments that you need, you're up to a pretty high price, but it "seems" much less expensive and perceived cost is much more important than the actual cost. Wave would be perceived as very expensive, and Move inexpensive, even though by the time you get all the adapters for two people to play a Move boxing game, you're basically actually paying more than the price of Wave. Still, $150 is Re donk ulous.