Microsoft Kinect Priced, Bundles Announced

When it releases on November 4, Kinect will have a suggested retail price of $149.99 in the US (£129.99 UK/€149.99 in EU), and come bundled with the game Kinect Adventures.

Kinect games will be suggested by MSFT to be retailed at $49.99/£39.99. At least one third-party game will follow that standard. Microsoft has announced that the third party Dance Central, from Harmonix and MTV Games, will retail for the suggested $49.99/£39.99.

There will also be a 4 GB console/Kinect bundle for $299 (£249.99/€299.99), the bundle will include an Xbox 360 console, the Kinect sensor and Kinect Adventures. This is the new $199, 4GB model that has been rumored but not announced, which gives a $50 break to new gamers.