Beginning on June 9 , Microsoft will offer the Xbox One for $ 399 in all markets . This is a significant price drop from what it was at launch and also marks an increase over last years model which cost about $ 499 ( or roughly £ 350 ). Kinect lets users control their Xboxes , and in-game avatars , through voice commands and by moving their bodies to simulate movements in a game . Xbox One , Xbox 360 consoles will no longer require a Live Gold subscription .
Beginning on June 9 , Microsoft will offer the Xbox One for $ 399 in all markets . This is a significant price drop from what it was at launch and also marks an increase over last years model which cost about $ 499 ( or roughly £ 350 ). Xbox One , Xbox 360 consoles will no longer require a Live Gold subscription .