You're more than likely right, my man. The only thing Microsoft can do at this point is come out with a "special edition" Xbox One that doesn't come with Connect, which means they can cut back on the price.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/microsoft-has-no-plans-to-release-xbox-one-without-kinect-6411990
Where did you here that there will be a Kinectless Xbox One?