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With the somewhat recent release of the Playstation Move, is the Xbox 360′s Kinect a competitor or a paper weight? Is it just a copy of the Playstation 2′s Eyetoy? Our review is just after the jump.8.9 / 10Makes you feel like you are in the game as well a...
Makes you feel like you are in the game as well as moving around...
The odd moment when the Kinect takes photos of you. The Kinect microphone is not available in Australia at the moment...
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Doctors at a Toronto hospital are banking on video game technology to save time and prevent contamination in the operating room.A team at Sunnybrook Hospital has started using the Xbox Kinect, a hands-free gaming console equipped with a motion sensor...
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I was quite excited when I first starting reading about Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect. A motion controller gaming system without the actual controller sounded like futuristic stuff and ever since it was first announced to the world as Project Natal, it was s...
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...
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Microsoft's Kinect is a rare product because not only does it work 100 per cent as advertised, it exceeded everyone's expectations on the possibilities of true controller-free motion gaming. Having sold 8 million units in 60 days, the Kinect is a big h...
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Motion sensing has been a mainstay in the gaming industry since the introduction of the Nintendo Wii back in 2006. We later saw Sony’s Move joining the fray in much the same way as the Wii before it, but as Microsoft's turn to fool around in front of t...
The Kinect has been with us for a little while now, and while we think the system has a huge amount of potential, there's still some growing pains that needs to be addressed. We'd like to see Microsoft working on the accuracy and very importantly, add...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2014-12-31 06:24:41
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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...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2014-12-31 06:24:42
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While the Nintendo Wii saw us pushing back the sofa to make a bit more room in front of the TV, Sony's PlayStation Move got us moving the coffee table out into another room. The Microsoft Kinect, however, will have you clearing out the living room comp...
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...
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Judging a game peripheral at launch can be a tricky undertaking — the first games to come out of the gate are invariably of mixed quality and teething issues are bound to crop up with the technology. Even so, Kinect for Xbox 360 proved to be more prob...
Innovative and beginner-friendly control scheme, suitable for all ages, good range of fitness titles...
Some games suffer from lag issues, setting up can be a chore...
Kinect for Xbox 360 still has a lot to prove. The games we have seen so far are quite limited in scope (most are variations on the party and fitness genres). That said, the potential is there for more exciting and innovative titles in the future...
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Oh my knees, my back, my legs
my body! - I grabbed myself Kinect on November 18th, the day it launched in Australia, and there was never a doubt I would get it. Sure, I read about the lag issues and the room you needed and all that stuff, but I wasn't onc...
Oh my knees, my back, my legs…my body! - I grabbed myself Kinect on November 18th, the day it launched in Australia, and there was never a doubt I would get it. Sure, I read about the lag issues and the room you needed and all that stuff, but I wasn’...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2014-12-31 06:25:04
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Microsoft might be the last of the three big console manufacturers to get a motion-sensing controller to market, but Kinect for Xbox 360 is potentially the most exciting of them all. What sets it apart from the Nintendo Wii and the PlayStation Move is...
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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Kinect brings Xbox up to speed with the Wii and PlayStation 3 with its motion-sensitive gaming. But while PlayStation Move comes across as a mere copy of the Wii's input system with improved accuracy, Kinect has a few new tricks of its own.The human jo...
Xbox joins the arm-flailing, motion-sensing party with not a controller in sight...
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Kinect is many things. It's an advanced motion sensor, a revolutionary add-on, and Microsoft's best hope of socking it to Sony and Nintendo . Most of all, however, it's a reinvention. The clues were already there in last week's autumn dashboard update wit...
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...
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stuff.tv Updated:
2014-12-31 06:25:12
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Aside from those delays, Kinect does as remarkable job of figuring out what you’re up to. The depth perception makes it possible to interact with games in a much more natural way that simply flapping an arm to one side – start petting your baby tiger...
No controllers to lose. Amazing when it works. Bags of potential...
Poor launch games. Doesn’t work in dim light. Sometimes laggy response...
Stunning interaction and loaded with potential, all Kinect needs now is a few killer games...
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Microsoft Kinect makes your Xbox 360 into something else entirely. No longer is it the clumpy, whirring console exclusively for gamers willing to put up with endless red rings of death. Instead, it becomes the essential console for family gaming, m...
It works. So much potential, it hurts...
Only works for media in partner hubs, not your own videos...
We suspect there are more than a few people out there who are still wading through Fallout: New Vegas, and have both Call of Duty: Black Ops and Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood on pre-order. You know what you want from a game, and most of the Kinect game...
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Tweet Microsoft Kinect first burst on to the scene as Project Natal over a year ago. Then, we had the high profile announcement at this year’s E3 in Los Angeles, and now on 4 November 2010 it goes on sale in the US, and just 6 days later (10 November)...
You become the controller, plenty of good games at launch, easy to set-up and install...
You'll need a big lounge, you'll need to be happy making a fool of yourself in your lounge...
Kinect shows that the future of gaming can be button-less, as long as you’ve got a big enough lounge to enjoy it in...
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techradar.com Updated:
2014-12-31 06:25:19
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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...
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...
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The shiny new Kinect is here. The star child of Microsoft certainly gives you a feeling of wonderment when first trying this technological wonder. While the device certainly is an item that bridges much of the age gap in gaming, maybe even bringing fam...
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We take a look at Microsoft's intriguing new hands-free gaming technology Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360, formerly known as Project Natal. We've been looking forward to getting our hands on with Kinect for a while now, and finally got our chance at Mi...
Kinect is a no doubt going to be a game changer. If for no other reason than it places the Xbox 360 in the same arena as the Nintendo Wii, and even raises Nintendo's hand. In terms of show-stopping prowess the likes of Dance Central, Kinect Sports, an...
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Only this year things are slightly different. Little Johnny might be overjoyed to find Santa has left a shiny new Xbox 360 Kinect under the tree, but imagine his heartache when he realises his living room isn't large enough for his parents to play along...
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...
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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...
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itp.net
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2014-12-31 06:24:31
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Before Microsoft's latest Xbox 360 accessory was coined 'Kinect' it was codenamed 'Project Natal' and first made headlines on June 1st of 2009 at E3. The project sought to broaden the Xbox 360's audience beyond its typical gamer base and Microsoft now...
Kinect is a fantastic accessory that will extend the Xbox 360's user base to new audiences. That said, for the moment there's no killer game that will make the Xbox 360's current fan base run down to stores with their wallets. This is compounded by th...
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Oh, Microsoft. You just can’t seem to help but be the last one to every party you attend. You launched the Kin just as messenger phones began to die, then you launched Windows Phone 7 when the smartphone wars were so far underway that most folks had al...
The Kinect has potential, but it’s juuuust barely showing it right now. This is the case for every gaming console/accessory ever made, though — things are always going to be rough in the beginning, if only because developers haven’t really figured th...
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atomicgamer.com Updated:
2014-12-31 06:25:03
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When Sony and Microsoft both said they wanted their latest console platforms to last in homes for a full decade, the enthusiast gamers out there (including me) scoffed at the idea. There was just no way that these platforms were going to last that l...
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gamepro.com Updated:
2014-12-31 06:25:04
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There’s no denying that Kinect is a fascinating piece of technology that has the potential to help continue the evolution of gaming into new and exciting frontiers. Unfortunately, you cannot write a review based purely on potential, as reviewer Eric Ne...
An engineering marvel; has the potential to add genuinely new genres to gaming; when it works, it astonishes.
Requires too much room to maneuver; doesn't work well with simultaneous players; lag time is exceedingly disconcerting; expensive; often fails to match movements onetoone; generally feels "unfinished."...
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Before I really get moving this this review, I think it's important to note that this is more focused at the kinect itself, and not the specific gaming content, though this will of course touch on that as it's part of the experience.I want to say, tha...
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gaming-age.com Updated:
2014-12-31 06:25:12
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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'...
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Kinect has been a product that Microsoft has been betting on and hyping for about a year and a half now, ever since revealing Project Natal at E3 2009. The motion sensing gaming peripheral is finally available, and despite some initial concerns, our...
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insidehw.com Updated:
2014-12-31 06:25:12
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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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"You are the controller." It sounds so simple, so friendly, so patently cool. Take an Xbox 360, plug in the new £130 Kinect motion-sensing camera, devote a few minutes to waving your arms around like a traffic controller, and you're gaming without a g...
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...
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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...
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...
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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: $...
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During our time with Kinect, the most prominent thought that we keep coming back to is 'This is the future'. Not just the future of gaming, and not just the future of motion control - this is the full-on, technology-advancing, awe-inspiring future, or "Th...
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...
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extremetech.com Updated:
2014-12-31 06:25:17
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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...
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It's finally here. After three years of development, evolving from a rumor to a product that's made headlines with high-profile appearances on Oprah, Ellen, and The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, Kinect for Microsoft Xbox 360 (formerly Project Natal) is...
Affordably priced, Revolutionary motion sensing that very rarely misses an input, Excellent voice recognition...
Relatively small motion sensing zone...
Microsoft's Kinect for Xbox 360 takes motion gaming to the next level by offering a groundbreaking control scheme that lets you use your body as a controller...
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dvice.com Updated:
2014-12-31 06:25:20
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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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I'm standing in front of my television, and as I lift both hands to the air, palms facing inward, the crowd goes wild. They stand and cheer. This is what it has come to: adulation for no effort. It's like I've just received a holy affirmation, and I'...
The hardware is easy to set up, with good instructions, The games are simple to jump in and play, Using your hand as a cursor can be fun, The games make you move, and tend to be a good workout, Voice commands are useful in some circumstances, The camera c...
The menu system takes much longer than just using buttons, The hardware sometimes has issues hearing you or seeing your movement, The games are very similar, Without buttons, you lose control in certain parts of certain games, It starts at $150, which fee...
This hurtsIt's probably easier if you only have one or two games and play like a normal person, but this has been an excruciating review process. I was sore after the first day of multi-hour gaming sessions, and that was a week ago. After the second day I...
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"You are the controller." It sounds so simple, so friendly, so patently cool. Take an Xbox 360, plug in the new $150 Kinect motion-sensing camera, devote a few minutes to waving your arms around like a traffic controller, and you're gaming without a ga...
Reasonably priced, Tremendous future potential, Massive launch game line-up...
Accuracy problems, Incomplete or missing features, Inconsistent interface...
Intrepid but flawed, Microsoft's Kinect motion-sensor for Xbox 360 offers true controller-free gaming at a reasonable price, but suffers from serious accuracy and tracking issues...
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"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...
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thereviewcrew.com Updated:
2014-12-31 06:25:24
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It’s hard to believe the day is already here. It seems like it was just yesterday when we went behind closed doors at E3 to get our hands (and feet) on Microsoft’s much hyped motion control peripheral Kinect. Since its initial unveiling Microsoft has b...
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...
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We've been looking forward to getting our hands on with Kinect for a while now, and finally got our chance at Microsoft's Christmas in July Event held at the Satchi Gallery. After a fairly solid playlets with the some of the new games: Kinect Adventur...
Kinect is a no doubt going to be a game changer. If for no other reason than it places the Xbox 360 in the same arena as the Nintendo Wii, and even raises Nintendo's hand. In terms of show-stopping prowess the likes of Dance Central, Kinect Sports, an...
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Microsoft has all but abandoned its Kinect sensor for gaming, for the second time. The first Kinect came and went as an optional Xbox 360 accessory that never took off. The second, technically improved Kinect was included with the original Xbox One but la...
Works with Windows PCs and Xbox One S...
Two-piece, cable-laden setup, You still need to have a reason to use Kinect...
If you want to use the Xbox One Kinect on your PC or Xbox One S, you need this adapter to do it...
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