Xbox One Accessories Feature Large Price Tags

[Andy Shandy]

Well, while I wouldn't call those prices great, they aren't any different from last-gen so I can't be too annoyed at MS when 1. They could've potentially made it more expensive, just because and 2. Sony's will probably end up being along those same sort of prices.

 

[The_Echo]

Of course, you'll also have to factor in the cost of replacement batteries for that $60 controller, as it's not one of those convenient rechargeable devices.

Alright Microsoft, you have to be fucking kidding me with that one. You're STILL using batteries on your controllers?

$60 is how much is costs to buy a DualShock 3 (and hopefully 4). A little much I think, but whatever. I don't know the price of the 360 controller. But how can you possibly justify that price point on a controller that has less features?

Microsoft confirmed for ultimate scumlords. (Not that we didn't already know.)

 

[Adam Jensen_v1legacy]

Maybe I'll get this console when I become a millionaire. Just so I'd have something to spend the money on.

 

[fix-the-spade]

<spoiler= I think Lando can sum up my feelings on the new generation better than I can> <youtube=WpE_xMRiCLE>

Console gaming is getting hideously expensive, it was borderline between it and PC gaming this gen, looks like next gen both Microsoft and Sony are shooting for the Ipod crowd. Oh well, more players on CS servers I guess!

 

[Vivi22]

It's 2013. $60 for a controller that isn't at least rechargeable is completely ridiculous.

 

[Frost27]

The headset price wasn't bad at all but a non rechargeable controller is an unforgiveable throwback. Charging $75 for a non crap controller is just a stupid move.

 

[Midniqht]

I don't see how this is bad... A newer 360 wireless controller (the one with the rotate-able D-pad) is $60, so the price there is no surprise. Xbox Live everyone already knew about, and isn't really a huge upset. The only thing that I think is slightly different is the headset. The standard headsets for 360 were cheap across the board. I'll happily pay an extra $5 for a headset if it's better quality for the Xbox One.

Would anyone be able to furnish numbers for the PS4's peripherals? Probably about the same, if I had to guess. Peripherals don't really shift in price much.

I get it. There's probably gotta be an article about the Xbox One every now and then, understandably. But this article comes across as kind of pointless and troll-ish at this point. Calling the Xbox's peripherals out saying they have a "Large price tag" seems like you're trying to start a flame war where there isn't one to be had, especially since the prices aren't really that different.

 

[CriticalMiss]

I'm actually suprised they don't cost more, it was inevitable that the peripherals were going to be overpriced so it's not like we should be suprised by this. Plus you (hopefully) get at least one controller in the box so things could have been worse. The cost of the headset is odd though, MS decided to force bundle the $100 Kinect but couldn't add in a $25 headset? Sorry, Monoaural auditory input configuration device-o-tron.

 

[balfore]

Hey I guess it's crazy to think luxury items would cost any sort of money, but then again these prices aren't too far off from current gen prices so not really too much reason for fuss.

 

[octafish]

I thought the Kinect could be used as a microphone?

Also it looks like it'll be cheaper to build a gaming PC that get a Xbone.

Exactly. The headset is only needed if you want a headset. Will the new controller have high quality micro switches for the buttins or just the same as the 360 one?

 

[darthzew]

Xbox 360 controllers are already about sixty dollars. Are we just bashing Microsoft because it's "in" right now?

EDIT: They're down to forty now, but I swear they used to be more expensive. No doubt the One controllers will go down too.

 

[Reeve]

The current generation prices are a disgrace and it's no surprise to find that nothing's changed. This is one of the reasons why I'm a PC gamer.

Edit: People saying that because they're priced the same that makes it O.K. are not considering that perhaps most people are poorer than they were seven years ago. The economy is not the same. It's no surprise to find such uninformed opinions though when most of the people commenting here probably don't pay for all this stuff. I bet it comes out of your parents' wallet, isn't that right kids? That made me chuckle too on the thread from a few weeks ago about how Sony are going to charge for online play. And people there expressed the view that they did not have a problem with it. Again, likely due to the fact that they don't have to worry about the cost. Mommy and Daddy will be covering it for you.

 

[fwiffo]

Another reason (for me) to stick with my gaming pc. Its a cheaper option for now (for me).

EDIT: I think the last gen had $50 controllers at launch. Its not THAT big of a jump, but it won't excite potential customers.

EDIT2: I got my pc xbox 360 controller for $25.

 

[Bvenged]

I think it worked out that if I wanted a classic package of:

An Xbox One;
A spare Controller;
Charging pack.
Annual Gold;
Headset;
3 games;

I'd be looking at around about $850, or £650.



Microsoft, you have got to be joking.

 

[Midniqht]

The current generation prices are a disgrace and it's no surprise to find that nothing's changed. This is one of the reasons why I'm a PC gamer.

Edit: People saying that because they're priced the same that makes it O.K. are not considering that perhaps most people are poorer than they were seven years ago. The economy is not the same. It's no surprise to find such uninformed opinions though when most of the people commenting here probably don't pay for all this stuff. I bet it comes out of your parents' wallet, isn't that right kids? That made me chuckle too on the thread from a few weeks ago about how Sony are going to charge for online play. And people there expressed the view that they did not have a problem with it. Again, likely due to the fact that they don't have to worry about the cost. Mommy and Daddy will be covering it for you.

Oh quit waving your PC-pride flag for just a moment, would you? The PC Master Race thing is starting to sound like a broken record. Always gotta throw the "PC is better" type line in there somewhere. Not like PC hardware is doing your wallet any favors, either, especially when it comes to future-proofing and potential compatibility issues.

But I digress... on topic, if you count for inflation, consoles, games, and their associated peripherals are cheaper today than they were (x) number of years ago. The price needle hasn't careened off the high-end. You're right - the economy isn't the same. But that doesn't mean that MS is just gonna say "Oh, well shit, we'll take a cut and sell you the controller for half-off." They're a company that has to make money just like anyone else - Sony, Nintendo, any other tech company included. NVidia isn't going to stop making expensive ass graphics cards just because "people are poorer" these days.

Also, your parents/kids/allowance poke is slightly off-putting and immature. You are aware that most people playing games these days are young to middle-age adults? I'd wager that a good portion of those here on the Escapist are adults, not children living off their parents' allowance, and will be buying what they want with their hard-earned money, as I will. Your generalization of gamers (console gamers in particular) only hurts any point you could be trying to make.

 

[Darth Sea Bass]

You know what's ridiculous? The price of 360 controller for windows back in 07 or 08 i paid £20 for one they want £40. So i bought a knock off one for £15 works like a charm.

 

[Reeve]

The current generation prices are a disgrace and it's no surprise to find that nothing's changed. This is one of the reasons why I'm a PC gamer.

Edit: People saying that because they're priced the same that makes it O.K. are not considering that perhaps most people are poorer than they were seven years ago. The economy is not the same. It's no surprise to find such uninformed opinions though when most of the people commenting here probably don't pay for all this stuff. I bet it comes out of your parents' wallet, isn't that right kids? That made me chuckle too on the thread from a few weeks ago about how Sony are going to charge for online play. And people there expressed the view that they did not have a problem with it. Again, likely due to the fact that they don't have to worry about the cost. Mommy and Daddy will be covering it for you.

Oh quit waving your PC-pride flag for just a moment, would you? The PC Master Race thing is starting to sound like a broken record. Always gotta throw the "PC is better" type line in there somewhere. Not like PC hardware is doing your wallet any favors, either, especially when it comes to future-proofing and potential compatibility issues.

I got my PC for about the price of the Xbox One and it can run Skyrim on maximum settings and with various graphical mods. And I doubt you'd disagree that it can do everything that the Xbox One (and PS4 etc) can do - and much more. Also consider that it will have a longer life time. It's not a case of waving a flag, it's that the PC is objectively superior these days. Sorry to say.