According to gaming magazine EDGE, Microsoft's latest creation, Project Natal for the Xbox 360, will cost $149, which they claim to be from a trusted source. The motion sensing camera will also be bundled with the 360 Arcade Console for $299. Prices in other regions would vary, but at current exchange rates, it puts the standalone unit at £103, and the bundle at £207.

This figure is much more expensive than a previous sub-£50 estimate, but significantly less than a recent European retailer's estimate at £133. Not that Sony's own motion controller, the Move, will be bundled along with a game for less than $100. An October 26th Worldwide launch date has been noted, but according to the source, it could change a couple of days either way.

The system will also definitely not be called 'Natal', with it's real name being revealed at E3, and Microsoft's primary target market, will be casual gamers and families. “Microsoft expects to sell millions and millions of Natal units in its first year on the market so you can expect the software launch line-up to target non-traditional gamers,” said the source. “A major marketing campaign will also play a key role in attracting and educating the expanded audience about Xbox 360’s controller-free revolution.”