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[Marcus Estrada]

For many, a Kinect at $150 was too much to ask. Why get another "gimmicky" motion device? Sure, it doesn't utilize any controller at all but there's not the biggest library of games available for it either. Well, if it was purely the price that was bothering you then maybe now the unit is enticing. Today Major Nelson announced a price drop for the Kinect down to $110.

This price is only for the U.S. Other regions like Latin America and Australia will also get their own price drops soon, although they weren't announced yet. Japan, on the other hand, isn't on the list for a price drop. This new price is simply for the Kinect unit itself and not any bundle. That's a shame considering there have been a few good Kinect bundles in the past, such as the device sold with its most popular game - Dance Central.

Why get a Kinect? Well, if you're in the mood for dancing games there's a bunch of those available. Then there's one or two "hardcore" games such as Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor and some kid-centric titles. At the very least, it offers a mostly pleasant "hands free" experience but most gamers just want an actual controller.


If you don't have a Kinect does this price drop interest you? Does the Kinect need more games to be worth a purchase?

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[Kezins]

Kinect needs more good games in my opinion. Kinect and Move are both jokes in my opinion.

[Cipher Peon]

110 is still too high for me to experience Dance Central 1, 2, and 3. I'll probably pick up Kinect when it hits 50 dollars or so a long long time from now.

[Harrison Lee]

I bought my Kinect at the measly price of $60. Considering how much of a disappoint the one hardcore game I was looking forward to is, I'd say that was $60 too much. The PS3 Move, limited as it may be, is still more enjoyable than Microsoft's attempt at motion gaming.

[Laddie13]

I got the Kinect as a gift but probably wouldn't have bought it on my own even at the current price drop. Quite frankly, the thing kind of creeps me out just a little!

[Darklurkr23]

Gamestop only gives you 20 bucks for this. 20 BUCKS!

Drop it to 100 if you want to sell them. AND start including the Fat Convertor. I won a bundle but I'm not keeeping the Kinect cause I don't want to pay for a damn fat convertor.

[ropes]

Interested alot more, but likely would only get it for $50