Microsoft, Sony set prices for Xbox One and PS4 controllers - Washington Post

If you're saving up for a next-generation console, then it's also worth remembering that the $499.99 device comes with some additional costs. Accessories for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, by and large, won't work with the next generation, meaning that you won't be able to use your old controllers to supplement the one that comes in the Xbox One box. Microsoft on Monday released prices for new accessories, including its controllers, for pre-orders to give gamers a clue about what amounts they should set aside to make sure they can play with their friends. Multimedia The Post's Hayley Tsukayama breaks down the spectrum policy debate and explains why it is important for mobile users to understand. Hayley Tsukayama The console's not the only thing that gamer's will need to upgrade. Save some money for accessories. Hayley Tsukayama China Labor Watch accuses Pegatron of major safety, wage and labor violations. Himanshu Sareen | VentureBeat.com While there are clear examples of companies inventing new ways of human computer interaction, they just don't seem to happen often enough. New controllers will set you back $60 a piece, while a headset made to work with the new console costs $25. According to Microsoft's Xbox Support Twitter feed, an Xbox One adapter for older headsets is in the works, but the company hasn't offered more information on that ahead of the console's planned launch in late 2013. Microsoft is also taking pre-orders for its "Play and Charge" controller kit, which lets users ditch the double-AA's in favor of a rechargeable battery pack. With a controller, the whole kit costs $75. If you just wanted the charging cable and battery pack separately, it's $25. The company is also offering a 12-month Xbox Live Gold membership for pre-sale, which will cost $60 and give players access to multiplayer gaming, entertainment and Skype. The Kinect, which has been one of Microsoft's most popular Xbox peripherals, is now bundled with all new systems. Meanwhile, Sony has said that the controller for its PlayStation 4 will also be $60 and is available for pre-order at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and GameStop. Sony's PlayStation Camera, also $60, is also up for pre-order on those sites. Sony is including a mono headset with every system. Related stories: Sony PlayStation 4 pre-orders in high demand Xbox One: Microsoft updates policies on used games, Internet connection Sign up today to receive #thecircuit, a daily roundup of the latest tech policy news from Washington and how it is shaping business, entertainment and science. via Technology - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFyvlBIpX0GBy7N9KTVuN3M-7HMYQ&url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/microsoft-sony-set-prices-for-xbox-one-and-ps4-controllers/2013/07/29/169259ae-f86d-11e2-afc1-c850c6ee5af8_story.html

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