Kinect Reviews

[CaptainZombie]

They are starting to pour in...........

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Gamespot Impressions

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Kotaku

It was ironic that in searching for an electric socket in which to plug my Kinect a week ago, I had to unplug my Wii. I now need to find a second socket. Kinect doesn't replace the Wii any more than it does an Xbox controller. It's not even a sure thing as a games platform, not until it has its first great game. But it doesn't have to be. If Kinect becomes nothing more than a replacement for the TV remote, it'll prove to be a winner. For its launch price, though, it needs to be more. If Microsoft keeps supporting it, and if its flaws can be patched and improved through software, Kinect can be revolutionary.

What We Loved and What we Hated

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Gizmodo

[Tiko7523]

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it is interesting i just wish it didnt have so much specifications for it to work well.... like having to be in a lighted room, also having to have space in your living room.

[TracerBullet]

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Seems like teh Kinect itself is pretty good form most reviews. The software is what's lacking though at the moment and that's lowering ratings.

[Spongedaddy]

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Joystiq weighs in: "For all the talk of revolutionizing the Xbox 360 experience and making gaming more natural/ accessible, it's bordering on absurd how broken Kinect is when it comes to something as simple as working in your home. I find the technology itself fascinating, but the fact that I know a lot of people who simply won't get Kinect to work in their rooms beyond troubling. Given that Microsoft conducted a beta program with actual consumers, this issue is doubly surprising, but it could just be that Kinect just works that way (or doesn't, given your room) and there's no way short of redesigning the sensor to fix it."

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/04/kinect-review/

Glad I am waiting to see how it goes before purchasing.

[ExtremeGamer]

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I can give you this much info.

Yes, 6 feet from your TV is the bare minimum, 8 feet works perfectly. Yes you need open space, but Joystiq harping on it, it's pretty much a given. Unlike the Wii or even Move, there is no controller, it's all motion, all you moving as the controller, not sure how this is an issue that they are just now bringing up.

I have a very well lit room and it works fine, again, not sure on that. I've tried it in very bright situations and very dark ones, works fine both ways.

The technology is VERY impressive, especially the voice capabilities.

That being said, it's a novelty, it will wear off if the Wii wore off on you.

The games. Just going off what I've played.

Kinect Adventures is included for a reason, it's God awful terrible. Barely any fun, you'll play it for 10-15 minutes and probably never again. Just not a fun game.

I've seen some reviews bash Kinect Sports with Bowling, honestly, I found it more fun than Wii Bowling. Very, very fun game, love the volleyball as well. This is a game you definitely need room for, as you move all around the beach court that is on the ground.

Joy Ride. I can see it being fun, just never grabbed me like I hoped.

Will be trying out Kinectimals, Dance Central, and Yourself Fitness later tonight.

Any other questions, feel free to ask.

[CaptainZombie]

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I can give you this much info.

Yes, 6 feet from your TV is the bare minimum, 8 feet works perfectly. Yes you need open space, but Joystiq harping on it, it's pretty much a given. Unlike the Wii or even Move, there is no controller, it's all motion, all you moving as the controller, not sure how this is an issue that they are just now bringing up.

I have a very well lit room and it works fine, again, not sure on that. I've tried it in very bright situations and very dark ones, works fine both ways.

The technology is VERY impressive, especially the voice capabilities.

That being said, it's a novelty, it will wear off if the Wii wore off on you.

The games. Just going off what I've played.

Kinect Adventures is included for a reason, it's God awful terrible. Barely any fun, you'll play it for 10-15 minutes and probably never again. Just not a fun game.

I've seen some reviews bash Kinect Sports with Bowling, honestly, I found it more fun than Wii Bowling. Very, very fun game, love the volleyball as well. This is a game you definitely need room for, as you move all around the beach court that is on the ground.

Joy Ride. I can see it being fun, just never grabbed me like I hoped.

Will be trying out Kinectimals, Dance Central, and Yourself Fitness later tonight.

Any other questions, feel free to ask.

I think both Move and Kinect are hampered by not so great launch titles......but MS has the better launch lineup over Move. I am waiting this thing out a little bit, but I would get Kinect Sports, Kinectimals and Dance Central for sure. Nothing on the Move launch window made me want to shell out $40.......besides maybe wanting to get Brunswick Bowling. Lights Out did get one bad review so far, it will be interesting to see what others rate it. The longer that both Move and Kinect can be successful, the longer this generation of gaming will last.

[tripwire]

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http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/kinect-for-xbox-360-review/

I think the 6 feet space requirement will be the major downfall, with price being the second.

As is, it sounds like some good hardware that can grow to great heights if Microsoft supports it correctly.

I'll pass for now.

[ExtremeGamer]

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I agree with that, had it been $99, I think it would have sold much better. $150 is not a good price point, and I'm almost shocked they stuck with it. Especially bundling such a ****ty game with it. LOL

[DirtyJerz32]

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I picked it up last night and I'm impressed with the tech itself. The games on the other hand are pretty ****ty.

But, I didn't buy Kinect to play the games. I bought it because of the voice control and chat features. I'm always watching movies and now with ESPN I'm never turning my 360 off.

There's 2 things I'd like to see added in an update and I'll be happy.

1. Being able to speak to it and say "xbox, on or xbox, off."
2. Having voice control when watching Netflix. Only Zune right now.

Add those 2 things and I'll be fine.

I'm impressed and one thing that'll say. The launch games are crappy but, isn't that to be expected? Yes, the novelty will fade but, by then there should be some decent games out. I saw and vid on IGN about Kinect Forza. That was sick!

As for now, I'm cool. "xbox, Play ESPN!"

[CaptainZombie]

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I agree with that, had it been $99, I think it would have sold much better. $150 is not a good price point, and I'm almost shocked they stuck with it. Especially bundling such a ****ty game with it. LOL

For new owners, its probably just best to get one of the bundles at $299 or $399..........but it sucks for those that already have 360's to pay the $150. This tech interests me more than the other two due to the voice and hand recognition, the software needs to be there to make it successful. I'm surprised that Kinect Sports wasn't packed with this thing. I think the bowling alone could pull some people in.

[DirtyJerz32]

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I'm surprised that Kinect Sports wasn't packed with this thing. I think the bowling alone could pull some people in.

I agree, they should've packed in Kinect Sports with this thing. That would've been a wiser choice. Bowling and table tennis look like a blast with some friends.

[ODogg]

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I measured my living room and I have 5 1/2 feet from my TV to my chair. Plus I game in the dark 95% of the time. Other than those two things I'd be all over Kinect. Honestly I think this has fail written all over it because of those two requirements. Most people have their chairs closer to their TV than 6 feet and game in low lighting conditions. Move will end up being more successful IMO.

[ODogg]

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Oh and one other thing, I'm the exact target group that Microsoft and Sony is aiming for, I'm a young, male consumer with expendable cash who likes to be the first adopter of hardware. For example I had an iPad within 3 weeks of it's launch. So the fact that I'm unable to purchase a Kinect (despite really wanting to) does not bode well for the device I think...

[DirtyJerz32]

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I sit further away from my tv (about 9 feet) because of the size of my tv so this works perfectly for me. I think it will be very successful. Once more games start coming out and they add to the voice control this could be very good.

[Cyros]

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Oh and one other thing, I'm the exact target group that Microsoft and Sony is aiming for, I'm a young, male consumer with expendable cash who likes to be the first adopter of hardware. For example I had an iPad within 3 weeks of it's launch. So the fact that I'm unable to purchase a Kinect (despite really wanting to) does not bode well for the device I think...

Is it just my youth speaking when I don't consider 40 young?