Xbox Kinect

**China-Rising** · 15th November 2010

So Microsofts entry into the who body motion sensor thing for your console was released last week and it's called Kinect.

I've been having a play around on it and I can say it's the best of the current crop. Gaystations move and the now outdated nintendo Wii.

You don't need to hold anything in your hands, the only thing you need is yourself to control what's on the screen.

It works very well and having played on the sports games with Boxing, Bowling and Football, i've been loving it.

Has anyone else had a go of it yet?

**selwyn** · 15th November 2010

I bought another xbox last week

& the geezer was trying to tell me to hang on for a few days & get this Kinect thing, Told him it sounds gay & thats what i'm sticking with, Its Gay

**charmr** · 15th November 2010

Haven't tried it out myself yet, but so far most of the first impressions from people says that kinect takes far too much space to work properly.
Microsoft might be able to patch themselves out of this problem, but this could be a serious issue for them.

**polygone** · 15th November 2010

I can't help but think that it could be even further improved by being able to use a motion controller like "Gaystation's move" as well. Anyone know if this is planned by Microsoft?

**Hippie** · 16th November 2010

It's been hacked already

lol
WE HAVE A WINNER – Open Kinect driver(s) released – Winner will use $3k for more hacking – PLUS an additional $2k goes to the EFF! « adafruit industries blog

Some of the 3d stuff you can do with it looks quite interesting
YouTube - 3D Video Capture with Kinect

I doubt I'll get 1 for the xbox tho tbh I'm too lazy and play games on the consoles so I don't have to really be Tiger Woods to be Tiger Woods ffs. Same goes for all the others tbh, I've got PSmove cos it came with the console and cba using it and only really play the Nintendo titles on the Wii and would rather use a controller than flail my arms around and jump about to control them lol.

**Curly** · 22nd November 2010

I've got my boys an x-box for Xmas and have just purchased this Kinect thingy to go with it. I'm trying it out while my folk's have the kids and I've gotta say it's funny as fook

**dogg** · 23rd November 2010

my brother got sent one by Microsoft (deals with them at sky) and says its the mutts nuts. although you need about 8ft of room form the tv to where you play it.

Was gonna get one for xmas but as he doesnt have enuff space then im having his, along with all the games for it.

i will let ya know what i think but i reckon its going to be a 2 day bored of this now scenario

**Curly** · 24th November 2010

It picked me up scratching my arse last night

So, I was obviously went off on a bit daft trial with it and did the actions like I was having a tug and it was tugging on the screen

I also bent the missus over fake backshotting and it was there on the screen.....hmmmmmm

**Wigs** · 24th November 2010

We have been thinking of getting a Wi for x-mas but saw the advert for this the other day.. Need to investigate further, but is this the way to go now rather than a Wi?

**China-Rising** · 24th November 2010

Originally Posted by Wigs

We have been thinking of getting a Wi for x-mas but saw the advert for this the other day.. Need to investigate further, but is this the way to go now rather than a Wi?

I wouldn't bother with the Wii any more mate. It's really starting to looking old now.

The Kinect is much more fun to use (we have it at work) and I can't keep off the thing.

HD Gaming, fun addictive games for all the family, no controller to keep hold off....you are the controller

**China-Rising** · 24th November 2010

Originally Posted by China-Rising

I wouldn't bother with the Wii any more mate. It's really starting to looking old now.

The Kinect is much more fun to use (we have it at work) and I can't keep off the thing.

HD Gaming, fun addictive games for all the family, no controller to keep hold off....you are the controller

Forgot to add. If you haven't got an Xbox yet, then look out for the Kinect packs which include either the 4gb Console of the 250gb console.

**Wigs** · 24th November 2010

Originally Posted by China-Rising

I wouldn't bother with the Wii any more mate. It's really starting to looking old now.

The Kinect is much more fun to use (we have it at work) and I can't keep off the thing.

HD Gaming, fun addictive games for all the family, no controller to keep hold off....you are the controller

Must admit I hadn't realised what it was until seeing the advert and thought... hmm.. do we really want a Wi.. I'll need to check the cost though against the wi..

**dodders** · 24th November 2010

Sooooooooooooooo - what about what i'd call "serious" games? I'm talking about your Call of Duty's etc - how will it eventually fare with that kinda thing?

**Wigs** · 24th November 2010

Originally Posted by dodders

Sooooooooooooooo - what about what i'd call "serious" games? I'm talking about your Call of Duty's etc - how will it eventually fare with that kinda thing?

No need to serious games for me...

**dodders** · 24th November 2010

Originally Posted by Wigs

No need to serious games for me...

I'm talking about us who don't have kids to use as an excuse to play & quite frankly, are just sad old bastards!

**China-Rising** · 24th November 2010

Originally Posted by dodders

Sooooooooooooooo - what about what i'd call "serious" games? I'm talking about your Call of Duty's etc - how will it eventually fare with that kinda thing?

No idea on this one Dodders. But i'm sure it will eventually be utilised somehow. But it would be pretty cool to pretend you have a shot gun killing people