It makes me curious about two things
1) How many Xbox One Kinect sensors are going to go up on ebay the day after the console is released.
2) When Microsoft is going to release a kinect free version at the $400 USD price point to compete against the PS4.
A sequel to Alan Wake would definitely make me consider it. I much prefer the look of the Xbox One controller, but after my disastrous time with the 360 I really don't feel all that inclined to be charitable towards Mircosoft.
It did dawn on me though that just because the console can work without the kinect sensor, it doesn't necessarily mean game devs won't make the kinect mandatory for their games, even in ancillary ways. Much like how they can make games that require a constant internet connection, and this allows Microsoft to deflect blame by saying it's the game dev/publisher's fault. I can't see many games going this way though as it would be bad for business but it is something to think about.
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