Kinect Reviews

[Flawless]

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Question, the video controls using audio are only good for Netflix? I can't use them when watching a video streaming? That would have been nice for them to integrate that elsewhere...I'd like to use kinect to go through more menus than just what they offer....

An update is coming for Netflix and more functionality will be added over time. Currently only the things in the Kinect Hub are supported. I would imagine at some point being able to do things you would normally do with the Guide through voice recognition too.

[sadams33]

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I bought one, pretty impressed with the technology, that game with breaking the blocks was making me work up a sweat

[Skyboxer]

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Is there a list of upcoming/in development titles? My wife gave me the thumbs up to pick this up when I pick up the TV next weekend. She just wants to know what games are coming for it.

Probably at xbox.com

[Flawless]

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Is there a list of upcoming/in development titles? My wife gave me the thumbs up to pick this up when I pick up the TV next weekend. She just wants to know what games are coming for it.

We don't know a ton beyond the launch lineup, which isn't really new. Microsoft in recent years has prefered to focus mainly on the games coming in a given year, unless it's Halo, Gears, or Fable.

We did get some details on some Kinect games coming out of Japan back at TGS.

• codename D (Grasshopper Manufacture, Microsoft Game Studios). From the famed makers of “killer7” and the “NO MORE HEROES” series comes “codename D” from SUDA 51 for Microsoft Game Studios. You must fight for your life to survive an evil amusement park filled with twisted and eerie creatures. With “codename D” for Kinect for Xbox 360, you are the controller as you unleash devastating effects to destroy enemies and objects.

• Project Draco (Grounding, Microsoft Game Studios). The director of the cult hits “Phantom Dust” and “Panzer Dragoon,” game director Yukio Futatsugi, brings you an **** 3-D flying shooter. With the magic of Kinect for Xbox 360, you will be able to nurture and learn to communicate with your dragon as you develop its skills and train it as a partner in combat. Then join friends* on Xbox LIVE to feel the rush of flight as you take to the skies together and experience breathtaking vistas and engage in thrilling battles.

• Haunt (NanaOn-Sha, Microsoft Game Studios). Gather friends and family to delve deep into a haunted house dripping with mystery — you’ll need every ounce of your wit and cunning if you hope to unravel the veil of rumors that hide its darkest secret. Dodge traps and outwit ghosts, ghouls and frights that lurk with glee around each and every corner. Take a deep breath and immerse yourself in “Haunt,” spooky fun for Kinect for Xbox 360.

• Steel Battalion Heavy Armor (Capcom, From Software). This all-new game revives the fan-favorite “Steel Battalion” series. With the support of Microsoft, Capcom and From Software join forces to bring this groundbreaking collaborative project to Xbox 360. Manhattan, 2082: In a world where computers and almost all modern technology have been lost, the greatest nations of the world continue to battle for supremacy. The American army lands in New York to begin its first big offensive of a long ground war. Soldiers fire from the trenches as scorched bunkers belch black smoke. As comrades continually fall to the unrelenting crossfire of bullets, the Vertical Tanks make their relentless advance. Experience the battlefield as never before with Kinect for Xbox 360.

• Rise of Nightmares (SEGA). “Rise of Nightmares” offers a spine-tingling horror experience that uses the innovative new controls of Kinect for Xbox 360 to give players the ultimate fright. Using their whole body, players will experience fear and tension as never before in this exclusive Kinect for Xbox 360 horror adventure.

Beyond these we know there's hybrid games in the works (360 controller + Kinect), Star Wars, Child of Eden, Forza 4 will support it, EA Sports Active 2.0, UFC Trainer, and Dance Central 2 is in pre-production.

[mgoblue]

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An update is coming for Netflix and more functionality will be added over time. Currently only the things in the Kinect Hub are supported. I would imagine at some point being able to do things you would normally do with the Guide through voice recognition too.

Cool...I like to stream videos I download and would be nice to have recognition there as well, then I wouldn't have to get up to get my remote (I know that sounds lazy but you know what I mean lol)

The hand movements are cool, i'd like to be able to use those in the regular guide as well...it's all just done in a slick manner, even though I just have enough space for 1 person right now...

[Flawless]

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Cool...I like to stream videos I download and would be nice to have recognition there as well, then I wouldn't have to get up to get my remote (I know that sounds lazy but you know what I mean lol)

The hand movements are cool, i'd like to be able to use those in the regular guide as well...it's all just done in a slick manner, even though I just have enough space for 1 person right now...

Did you check out the Guide in the Kinect Hub? I saw it during the Giant Bomb stream yesterday and they were using the gesture movements to check messages, achievements, and friends.

[mgoblue]

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Did you check out the Guide in the Kinect Hub? I saw it during the Giant Bomb stream yesterday and they were using the gesture movements to check messages, achievements, and friends.

Yeah, I saw that in the pause screen, just kinda like it for a few other things...I'm sure they'll add it over time.

[CaptainZombie]

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LOL!

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[Pared]

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Doubleyoo. Tee. Eff.

Anyway, the wife is interested in it because of this damn dancing game. I think I may end up having to get one.

Ugh.

[ExtremeGamer]

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I can say, that's about what I looked like doing Poker Face (I got 5 stars on it). Sans the whole black cat costume...LOL

[sportdan30]

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Doubleyoo. Tee. Eff.

Anyway, the wife is interested in it because of this damn dancing game. I think I may end up having to get one.

Ugh.

Riiiiiight, the wife is interested. So, now you have to get it......you're not the least bit interested?

[sportdan30]

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On a whim, I went out and purchased the 4GB Xbox 360 bundle with Kinect. It's been over three years since I've owned a 360, and a lot has changed with regards to the dashboard. Still adjusting to that at this time.

With regards to Kinect, I'm pleasantly surprised. I do think the packed in game is rather bare bones even compared to Wii Sports. I believe there are five mini games, two of which I have played thus far. All the while I was playing the rafting game and the rally ball game, I kept thinking how much fun my kids will have with this. My 8 year old son will obviously thoroughly enjoy it, but I was thinking about how my my six year old daughter would as well. She never could grasp the Wii remote and center it very well. Without a controller, I think she will be more comfortable. I never did purchase one of those charging stations for the Wii, so going through batteries won't be a problem any longer.

I guess you could call me somewhat of a graphics whore as I never could quite allow myself to enjoy the Wii games because they seemed too babyish or blurry in terms of graphics. What I like about Kinect is that you feel you are playing a next gen style motion control game. I'm amazed that your whole body is involved in the game. A prime example is the rally ball game. I had to keep reminding myself to move my body to the left or to the right to kick the balls, or reach for a ball that was far to right or left of me. Lag is somewhat noticeable, but it's not significant whatsoever. I definitely was tired after one game of rally ball (doesn't say much for my stamina). The rafting game was also pretty fun to play. You move your body to the left and right to steer, and jump to get air on the raft. At the end the race, you see a picture of yourself which is quite embarrassing, but humorous none the less. It's really a cool addition that I wasn't expecting.

I played the demo of Dance Central, and indeed that's a must have title for this system. The freestyle mode is cool, and watching it play your video back at 10 times the speed is hilarious. I just know the kids will get a kick out of that.

I will go as far to say that this could make the Wii collect even more dust than it already has on it. This is definitely a get up and move type add-on, and does it very well. Being able to control the menus with your hand is also obviously very cool. It's rather nice not having to worry about having a strapped on controller. Additionally, the voice recognition is excellent. It'll recognize your voice even if speaking at a normal tone.

All in all, color me impressed. I have a 90 day return policy on the system as I bought it from Wal-Mart. That should allow the family enough time to see if it's going to be a huge hit in the house. At this early juncture, I definitely believe it will.

[Pared]

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Riiiiiight, the wife is interested. So, now you have to get it......you're not the least bit interested?

No, actually I'm not.

Talking to my game console is pretty damn cheesy to me. And when I'm home from a day's work, I don't call dancing in front of my TV enjoyable.

I haven't even followed this much. Played a good amount of time with the Move and while it's cool here and there, I have no interest in this.

Unfortunately, since we don't have a Wii anymore the wife has been complaining about motion gaming and this is creating some sort of "bug" in her.

[CaptainZombie]

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This is awesome, lol

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[Skyboxer]

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I'm having a real hard time pulling the trigger on Kinect or Move. My brain is telling me no but tech side is saying "adopt early!"

Just don't know..