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Gamers 'underwhelmed' by £130 Kinect

Gamers 'underwhelmed' by £130 Kinect

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Retailers are reporting that Microsoft's forthcoming Kinect movement-sensing controller has failed to create much of a buzz amongst potential purchasers. The controllerless controller formerly known as Project Natal has recently been priced at £130 which, at only £20 less than a whole Xbox 360, seems a bit steep. GamesIndustry.biz spoke to Don McCabe of independent game retailer CHIPS today. The MD says that most of his punters see the gadget as an effort...



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