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January 2011
(74%)
89 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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209 Reviews
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The editors liked
Easy to set up
One purchase
Voice control works
Bags of potential
Fantastic fun
Simple
Accessible gameplay
Easy set-up
Impressive motion-tracking technology
No controllers to lose. Amazing when it works. Bags of potential
Great freedom of movement
Detects the body very well
Quick to get the hang of
No extra accessories required
Set it up once and it's ready to use
Game included
It works. So much potential
It hurts
You become the controller
Plenty of good games at launch
Easy to set-up and install
The editors didn't like
Pricey
Lag is an issue
Requires lots of space
Weak launch games
Demands plenty of space
Tracking is often glitchy
Two player maximum at launch
Expensive
Poor launch games. Doesn’t work in dim light. Sometimes laggy response
You'll need to have lots of room in front of the TV
Responsiveness and accuracy limited in some games
It feels quite strange to have nothing in your hands
Not suitable for all types of game
You'll need to leave the lights on
Only works for media in partner hubs
Not your own videos
You'll need a big lounge
You'll need to be happy making a fool of yourself in your lounge
From my early experiences of a couple of its release titles, my excitement quickly dwindled leaving me with average playing experiences but still fun, especially party-style gaming when you have friends round. However, once the bigger AAA titles starti...
Abstract: Providing you've got a decent sized room, and you can position it properly, Kinect works a treat, with no real lag to speak of and a commendable level of accuracy on the motion detection front. The key launch titles we looked at, while casual gamer or...
Great freedom of movement, Detects the body very well, Quick to get the hang of, no extra accessories required, Set it up once and it's ready to use, Game included
You'll need to have lots of room in front of the TV, Responsiveness and accuracy limited in some games, It feels quite strange to have nothing in your hands, Not suitable for all types of game, You'll need to leave the lights on
The Kinect is great for casual gamers and families. The system works well and is a real technological achievement. Just make sure you've got plenty of room at home! The system's probably not suitable for use with all kinds of games, and more serious ga...
Abstract: While Nintendo revolutionised and reinvigorated the gaming scene with Wii by attracting a new audience of families, women and casual gamers enticed by the interaction and physicality of Wii’s motion controls, Microsoft looks to take things a step furth...
An impressive piece of hardware, but Kinect's launch titles break little ground that hasn't been well-trodden by its competitors. ...
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Published: 2010-11-10, Author: Andrew , review by: theregister.co.uk
Kinect might not be the Minority Report technology we've long dreamt of, but it is the first palpable, mass-market step towards realising that science fiction. And, as a first step, it's a surprisingly assured and considered technological leap, and one th...
Kinect has issues with space and size, and its games won't appeal to the hardcore market. Yet it effortlessly transforms the Xbox 360 into a family games console, and one with more 'wow' factor than anything since the Wii. With several strong launch title...
Easy to set up, One purchase, Voice control works, Bags of potential
Pricey, Lag is an issue, Requires lots of space, Weak launch games
The Nintendo Wii made waves when it came out in 2006.It wasn't because of an exciting array of incredible launch titles - there weren't any. And it absolutely wasn't due to the Wii packing dazzling HD graphics - it doesn't.It was all down to the motion...
Demands plenty of space; tracking is often glitchy; two player maximum at launch; expensive
You'll need plenty of space to use Microsoft's Kinect motion-gaming system, but it's just about the most fun you can have with your hands free. It's not accurate enough to win over hard-core gamers, but it's simple and hugely entertaining....
