Pros
- Reasonably priced
- Tremendous future potential
- Massive launch game line-up
Cons
- Accuracy problems
- Incomplete or missing features
- Inconsistent interface
Bottom Line
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.
Shop for the Microsoft Kinect
| Merchant | Price | |
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| Dell Home | $149.99 | Learn More » |
| Best Buy | $149.99 | Learn More » |
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Netflix Kinect: Control Movies With Your Hands
If you've always wanted to watch movies by waving your hands around like a madman, today is your lucky day.
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The Fast, Fun Guide to Three Microsoft Kinect Hacks
We round up the three simplest ways to show off what Microsoft's 3D motion-sensing camera can really do--from creating depth-sensing video to making your own motion-controlled games.
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PlayStation Move vs. Kinect: Who Will Win The Holiday Crown?
Both Sony's Move and Microsoft's Kinect game devices are a hit this holiday, but which motion controller will be the "it" gamer toy this year?
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Kinect Sells 2.5 Million Units in First Month: Twice as Fast as iPad
Microsoft reports it has sold more than 2.5 million Kinect sensors in the first month of release, thanks to a Black Friday boost.
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Review: Does Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 Earn Its $150?
Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 offers a novel way to interface with your media center, but sacrifices the controller at the expense of control.
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Microsoft Kinect In-Game Lag Problems Solved?
Game and film procedural animation pioneer claims its module for Morpheme middleware tour can make in-game lag times 'not a problem'.
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