Leap Motion signs exclusive deal with Best Buy

January 16, 2013

Leap Motion, a highly accurate 3D motion controller, has signed a deal with Best Buy for the retailer to be the exclusive place where shoppers can purchase the device, according to TechCrunch and others. Best Buy will put Leap Motion’s devices on display in its stores so people can test out games and apps. Pre-orders begin at Best Buy's stores and website in February for a launch in the spring. Leap Motion is also taking pre-orders for the $70 device (plus $9 for shipping) on its own website, with shipping expected later this quarter. This month, Asus announced that it would bundle the motion controller with select new computers, including laptops and all-in-one PCs, this year. The controller is roughly the size of two small fingers, and connects to Windows PCs or Macs through a USB connection. When placed on a desk, the device detects 3D motion within a space of about 8 cubic feet. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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