Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360

Introduction There is no doubt in my mind, that Microsoft’s ‘Kinect’ is technologically the most advanced hardware to be released for public consumption, probably ever, or at least the only one with a reasonable price tag! A bold claim, yes, but unlike other sophisticated hardware, the ability to provide ‘full-body 3D motion-capture, facial recognition and voice recognition’ along with many other things, can only be used to flail around a room… Don’t get me wrong there is nothing funnier than watching my Mother verses my Grandmother in an intensely competitive game of ‘Reflex Ridge’ (which I ... more

The Kinect The Xbox Kinect was released this November and there have been numerous advertising campaigns to persuade people to try buy one, after all $500million was invested into advertising. With so much money in gaming there is constant competition in gaming for who can be the best. We’ve gone from controllers that have to be plugged in to wireless controls to now seemingly no controls at all. The wii stormed the market with its capability to play games from the persons movements but never become a hit with hard core gamers. The real competition for gamers has always been between the xbox ... more

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 We bought our Xbox 360 and the kinect sensor as a bundle package about 6 months ago and I really like the sensor as it makes the games even more interactive and in my opinion it makes the Nintendo Wii look a bit outdated. The kinect sensor can be bought as part of a bundle package or separately but I think it is more cost effective to buy it as part of a bundle (if you do not have an xbox 360 already). - Description and specifications *3D depth sensors *RGB (red blue green) camera *Multiple microphones *Motorized tilt *Depth sensor range: 1.2m - 3.5m *Skeletal ... more

Introduction# Before purchasing my xbox i did have a nintendo wii. I loved the fact you could play interactive games without any hastle of wires or non connecting remote controls. The nintendo wii was great for playing tennis, mario kart, and other games, providing hand movements for the use of them. Despite this i also purchased a xbox along with it. I am a technology person and i do like having lots of gadgets around the house. I had heard good feedback from the xbox, especially with games like Halo, and Call of duty which personall wouldn't interest me, but i was sure my brother would love ... more

Kinect is Microsoft’s answer to the Wii and competition to Playstation Move. I must admit, I hadn’t actually heard of Playstation Move until I started researching games consoles in my decision to purchase one. In any case both of these two competitors require a remote to track motion; Kinect is the first to work with nothing. You are the controller and this is what gives it the edge. I am not one to describe the length and colour of a product because for the majority of the time it is not necessary but for this product that is going to be sitting in view by your TV I feel it would be helpful ... more