And just like that, all three of the major game consoles now have some semblance of motion controls. Unlike the Nintendo Wii and PlayStation Move, however, Microsoft's Kinect for Xbox 360 opts to get rid of buttons altogether, relying on body gestures and voice commands. As the (estimated to be $500 million) ad campaign says, "you are the controller" -- for better and for worse. Read on for our full review!
Microsoft Kinect
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We got the Kinect here at gdgt HQ this week, and although it's not the first time I've played with it (team gdgt had a big outing to a Kinect event here in SF a couple weeks ago), it was the first time I've been able to sit down with it for an extended period of time, and in an... Read the full review →
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I have never been one for motion controls, the Wii was ok, but in the end was more of a gimmick but had its functional moments. But the Kinect has been hands down the best peripheral I have ever owned. The one downside has been lack of games but that seems to be a remedy that is in the works. Body... Read the full review →
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So, Kinect. Pretty cool little device! I picked one up at the midnight launch and have spent a good amount of time playing with what is going to extend the lifespan of the Xbox 360 by at least two years. Right off the bat, I started playing around in the menu. Honestly, I’m not terribly... Read the full review →
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Almost exactly what I expected. Doesn't quite track well with young kids (shorties). I do have to move the couch back to get multiplayer to work. As long as your sitting in the right spot, it work great! Read the full review →
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Overall it's a very convincing experience.. but the content seems to be slow in coming, and may just turn out to be a fad for me. Read the full review →
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I pre-ordered the Kinect and Xbox system. It arrived via Amazon on release day and I couldn't be happier. My wife has enjoyed gaming for the first time in years and even my 4 year old loves it. Great fun for families. Kinect Adventures is a fantastic bundled title and I'm anxious to see... Read the full review →
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Using your hands to navigate the various apps and screens seems awkward and takes too long. However, the voice recognition is accurate and allows me to navigate quickly. Read the full review →
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The use case of the Kinect will expand a lot when the next user interface is release. Read the full review →
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The Kinect sensor does what MS claims the device is supposed to do. Plain and simple. I purchased it used from gamestop about a week ago. I did not want to purchase new at its launch. When MS stated at E3 2011 that core titles are coming, I chose to pick one up. Here is why I chose used over new:... Read the full review →
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