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January 2011
(74%)
89 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(84%)
209 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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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
Abstract: You can count me as one of the people who thought that the initial Project Natal reveal was pretty damn cool, despite some funky avatar animations. I mean, the whole Milo sequence that was shown on stage was pretty mind-blowing to me, and while I didn'...
Abstract: Personally, I'm a big fan of “active gaming”, i.e. forcing players to get up from their chairs, couches and beds and start actively making things happen on the screen by waving their arms and legs, move, jump and whatnot, in order to improve their heal...
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Published: 2010-11-05, Author: Matt , review by: techworld.com
Of course the question all this raises is why anyone would want to wave their hands around and take twice as long to do what they already can, with greater accuracy and speed, using a gamepad or remote control. The answer is they wouldn't.For show, ye...
Abstract: The new Kinect add-on for the Xbox 360 sounds like the future. It allows you to play video games without a controller, using fancy cameras and sensors to see where you are and what you're doing. It has microphones and voice recognition to hear your co...
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Published: 2010-11-04, Author: Jason , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: Microsoft's motion gaming peripheral is, if executed correctly, quite possibly the future of gaming. It might even be the future of Windows 8 and computers everywhere. But how much fun is playing with Kinect right now?Specs Xbox 360 Kinect Add-on Price: $...
Abstract: Kinect Adventures is Kinect's pack-in game, but there will be several other titles on store shelves at or near its launch including Dance Central (a pad-free take on Dance Dance Revolution), Kinectimals (an advanced spin on Nintendogs), Kinect Joy Rid...
As far as we're concerned, Kinect is the next true generation of gaming. It oozes style and finesse, and you haven't experienced real motion-control gaming until you've stepped up and taken heed of the slogan ‘You are the controller'. Need more proof? Wit...
Published: 2010-11-04, Author: Ross , review by: engadget.com
Powerful technologyVoice commands really workYoga, dance games show real potential
Requires lots of room spaceLaunch lineup could be betterHand gesture UI can be very slow
We can't help but quote our Google TV review here: "It's always hard to review version 1.0 of a platform -- it's tempting to give concept and potential nearly as much weight as execution." The Kinect as hardware is great, but there's plenty of room for so...
Abstract: "You are the controller. No gadgets, no gizmos -- just you!"That's what Microsoft is promising with Kinect, its new motion-sensing camera for Xbox 360. It's a device that Microsoft says will change the way we interact with not only games and entertai...
When we first heard about Kinect, it was hard not to think it was all a gimmick. Controlling a game without a controller just doesn’t sound realistic. Now that I’ve tried it I have to admit this is pretty awesome. Sure the setup takes some time and the...
