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...
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...
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. ...
Publicerad: 2010-07-15, Författare: Mark , testad av: techworld.com
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...
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...
Sammanfattning: 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...
Sammanfattning: 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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Publicerad: 2010-11-10, Författare: Andrew , testad av: 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...
