Microsoft’s Kinect costs consumers $150, and a Kinect console bundle can set you back a cool $400. However, according to a new teardown analysis performed by UBM TechInsights, the bill-of-materials (BOM) for the motion controller adds up to about $56.
According to EETimes, out of the $56, the PrimeSense reference system — which includes the cameras, microphones and processor — accounts for $17 of the cost.
“Basically, the strength of the design is the huge design win for the Israeli fabless company PrimeSense,” said Allan Yogasingam, a technical marketing manager at UBM TechInsights. “They’ve provided the most innovative portion of the Kinect with their image processor, audio and video interface.”
Microsoft has high expectations for the Kinect and is expecting to move 5 million units this holiday season.
