Microsoft Kinect

ChimpNi09 August 2010

you cant have one when it hasnt even been released yet

Gadgetmadness1209 August 2010

This Actually Looks Quite Good But The Playstation's Move Also does Lets See How They Compete In The Gadget Market

Ginge199509 August 2010

Kinect is better if they can think of a way of playing 3rd person shooters on kinect that would be amazing.

Gadgetmadness1209 August 2010

Playstation's move is basically just a copycat of the Nintendo Wii

hgydruh11 August 2010

The kinect is exactly the same as the eye toy

ged15 August 2010

right first of all Playstation move is not a copy of Nintendos wii motion controllers because firstly sony had already patented along time ago for a motion based controller. and kinect wont work that well i have seen latency issues with it. and it wont work with shoot em up games because i would like to see how you would reload a gun and fire its not possible and they dont have the tech for it this is where buttons are needed! :)

daniel widdowson24 August 2010

kinect isnt supposed to be about shooters, even though they are the most popular genere on the market (microsoft being stupid)move is gonna be the same as the wii, with two remotes. I cant think of any diffrences.

daniel widdowson24 August 2010

plus kinect isnt the same as the eye toy. it has motion usability as well as voice control and face recognition. you can walk in front of the screen and wave to sign into a account it recognises your face. remember it scans 40 points on your skeleton so if they wanted to they could make that fighting game on xbox and use real punches , kicks and blocks.

Paul02 September 2010

Believe me, when you try the Kinect out for real you will be AMAZED!!!! It blows the Wii out of the water, and the Sony Move and is nothing at all like the Eye Toy. This is an awesome must have piece of kit!

Moro29 September 2010

Kinect is great i've tried it out in Convent Gardens, wonderful piece of tech, must have gadget for christmas kicks the sony move thing right off the shelves, and plus there is a fighting game and a first person shooter just check on youtube.

fiaz12303 October 2010

i have got mine on pre order, carnt wait for it!!!

louiskinden04 October 2010

i pre ordered mine the other day :) cant wait either

Brad : ) : )05 October 2010

this is ust the wii all over again but just a bit better technology

Ben Merrick06 October 2010

I just played with one of these for 20mins at work. Played on a 50" TV on the demo version of the Kinect Adventures game that comes with it. First impressions was that it was fun and the game was very much like the Wii- same styling and fun orientation, but obviously looked much better at the 1080p and power of the Xbox. The actual controlling was very fun and is a very interesting concept. You feel silly at the start- and at the end of the racing game I was playing it had images of us playing from during the game which was funny-, but then we all did when the Wii first came out. I played on my own and two player games, both worked smoothly without any problems playing two players. I found the precision of the actions and pressing buttons on screen a bit clunky and felt like it needed refining. But then also it was my first time doing the actions and it was only a development version of the game. Within a year it will be much bigger and better than the Wii- depending on how many people want to spend £300 buying Kinect and an Xbox combo- and has the potential to be amazing- with the face recognition, etc. But until Easter I wouldnt expect many games that arent of the Wii styling to be released/to work smoothly. So if you are aiming to buy one within the first few months of launch be prepared that the games will feel like a Wii, but with much more freedom and fun.

Krystle07 October 2010

Still very confused about wether to get it or not. Was planning to get it for christmas but worried that if i don't pre-order it I won't be getting one and do pets e.g. dogs affect the game play?

Anonymous11 October 2010

Kinect is not a copy of the EyeToy and Playstation Move is not a copy of the Wii. I t was thought of at a similair time as the Wii but they did not make it because they were designing PS3. Anyway Kinect is alot better than EyeToy it has depth sensors and is quite accurate the EyeToy wasn't very good (I liked the EyeToy it was fun and amazing then but Kinect is better). Playstation Move is slightly more accurate than the Wii Motion Plus and it has a camera so it relises if it is behind anything and makes it more accurate.

Anonymous19 October 2010

it looks so cool i want it sooo much it is like the best thing

lee page25 October 2010

to start off the ifference from the wii and the playstation move is that the wii sends infra red all over your room and the control cuts these infra red and thats how it reads where the control is. in comparison the move controllers and actually picked up by the motion sensor and camera. kinect is a great idea but how much control can you really have on motion sensors? i believe the kinect will be gtood for some things but it will be a long time before you get first person shooters with the kinect because to encoporate the graphics game play and motion sensing would be far to much for the consol to handle.

Gary Moore27 October 2010

I have had my Kinect on pre-order for sometime now and I was really looking forward to it. After scouring the internet and reading reviews I am really unsure if I want it now. It does sound very intresting but I don't want to be spending £120 on something that is just like a Wii replica! So it picks up 40 different parts of your body, but I am a hardcore gamer, I was hoping for 1st person shooters, fighting games and quality sports titles. From reading reviews it doesn't seem like they'll be out anytime soon...... And up to 4 ppl can play it, well they can on the dance game!

Callum Eastwell30 October 2010

I think this is a great game for entertainment for all family... Iam hoping to get one for Christmas he he with a new Xbox 360. :)

ryan williams09 November 2010

luks gud dunit

Anonymous11 November 2010

To get kinnect buissnes, they need to get some shoot em up games like Halo Reach.

Anonymous13 November 2010

Don’t forget the speech recognition!! That’s absolutely amazing. So not only could you use motion caption but you could use voice commands in FPS as well.

Jamie27317 November 2010

Kinect arrived on Launch day and with some minimal adjustment to my front room I was up and running(Kinect Sports, excuse the very poor pun). All I can say is wow, this is a fantastic peice of tech. For those of you who compare to the Eye Toy, you could not be more wrong. This is a huge leap forward from a technology perspective to any user interface on the market today. The real success of this will be based upon the dev take up, but I can assure you the possibilities for this type of tech are endless. For those of you who doubt the product - play it then give your verdict.

CrazyCamehDude06 December 2010

I got kinect about a week ago. My room ain't that big tobe honest yet it still manages to deliver a great gaming experience! I don't know if the person who reviewed Kinect for IGN was looking at the right console when he said that it was "difficult to set up." What a lie! It took me around five minuites on first time instalation. I believe that Kinect truly deserves its 5G rating.

Anonymous07 December 2010

The gadget show test wasn't fair. The Kinect shouldn't have got 5 G's. Only 4 because you need so much space for it, at least 10ft. Alot of homes don't have that. You won't be able to have it in your bedroom. I would like to try Kinect, but I don't have the space and it's expensive. I think alot of people who get it will be disapointed by how much space you need. The only game that looks good is Kinect Sports. Play Station Move has alot better games and a wider range. I have Move and it is brilliant. If you are going to get it or have it, you should get Heavy Rain. Personally I would prefer to have a controller. There's just something wrong with gaming with no controller.

SamCross1413 December 2010

I absoulutly love kinect

Danny Wilson20 December 2010

I was inspired to write this comment after reading the one above, I own the playstation move and also heavy rain which is an awesome game by the way and the xbox kinect. While the move does add a layer of interactivity to the game it really isn't necessary and already the move barley makes it out of the cupboard. The kinect on the other-hand has got the whole family jumping around the living room like mad men. Until you try the kinect its hard not to see it as a fad but now having spent hours on the thing I can confidently say its got real potential and is a lot of fun and adds a new dimension to owning an xbox 360, in fact we have just brought a new xbox just for the kinect as I could no longer get on it to play black ops. After giving both the move and the kinect a fare crack its the kinect thats definitely come out on-top for family fun. If its just adding a bit more depth for hardcore games you want the move is definitely better. Oh if you want to play multiplayer on the kinect you really do need about 8ft of space and about 5-6ft on your own. Hope that helps, ultimately its just about what you want to use them for.

stinaris21 December 2010

Why is everyone so angry on here. It reminds me of the old 8 bit computer days at school. Sadly I'm unable to play the kinect because my front room is quite narrow and I don't have an XBox (PS3 and wii black for me). I am really interested in this but more in it's non gaming aspects. Could you imagine how cool an interface you would have with kinect (or something very similar) and a 3D glassless TV. Actually, can you imagine the games. The future of interfacing has just begun.

Eldobbo26 December 2010

Got the Kinect for Xmas and had the nephews around, they and I loved it. The way you configure it once and then do not have to worry is great, they could just jump straight in. It cme with Adsventures and despite having to remind them to move back, they had a whale of a time. Can't wait for the fitness game to arrive to get rid of excess turkey, sorry but it is goodbye Wii, graphics and controller of the Xbox far outweigh the now aging Wii.

sparky196901 January 2011

so our wii is getting on a bit and now makes lots of strange noises , in the market for new machine , large lounge so no space restrictions monet always an object , but where best to spend my money between the 3 consoles ??????????

Gemma Barbet01 January 2011

Just enjoy it! So what if its a fad? Just give it a go or you will never know. To anybody that is not sure if they have the space to play the Kinect, 6ft isn't that much. The ACTIVE games for the Wii require just about as much space so as not to get too over excited and hit the screen (in which case you will wish you got the connect as it tells you to stay back!). We have had the Wii (stagnant) for about a year and a half and just got the Kinect for christmas. Between the two i think the Kinect will have a much longer life in the gaming world. For me the Wii has become very child like. I know some will disagree but i expect X-box will be a lot more imaginative and daring with their games. I for one can't wait to see what else they will throw at us!

Anonymous05 January 2011

play station move sucks. I have kinect and it is amazing

soultrap10 January 2011

the problem with kinect is there is a big over head you wont see games at the same graphical level as halo.

soultrap10 January 2011

also its killing the xboxs so your paying to kill your xbox

Lamp2317 January 2011

Speech recognition is amazing. You don't need to program it at all.

adam22 January 2011

my freinds would say it is a waste of money but the people tha have it say it is the best and most modern gadget around. AND THAT IS A FACT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MikeMonroe30 January 2011

Taken ours back for a full refund, it's rubbish. Very frustrating. The Promise of what it delivers is way greater that what it ACTUALLY delivers. I wish reviews would reflect that. But i'm guessing everyone wants a big of Microsoft's 1bn Kinect advertising budget...

ukgirl201116 March 2011

its better than the wii beacase completly wireless but only have to start game with controler rest with your hands well worth the buy

James Collier05 April 2011

Went to play it at a friends but it is not so good if you are sat down, i use a wheelchair but was sat on the edge of the sofa as i can use my legs but just not stand and balance. Its a thing which maybe microsoft could work on? Hey guys ... and gals at the gadget show, what do you think? Im sure Joe/Jane public would like to hear your views on this matter, for better or worse, it would show how pro active you could be for EVERYONE. Cheers, James

popy19817 April 2011

i have one, i have tryed the PS move and the kinect is way better because there is no controller because the PS move has to scan you before every game because xboxs are way cheaper so really just go for the kinect

Thinkpad18 May 2011

Firstly Its AMAZING and is way better than the PS Move. The PS Move is laggy and boring as you have to hold controllers. Also the rubish that is going around about it picking up on furniture is a load of LIES!!! Its only said because a lot of people who support Sony and there playstation cant take that Microsoft are better!!!

Liberator 05 October 2011

A young boy and his dad went out fishing one nice morning. After a few quiet hours out in the boat, the boy became curious about the world around him. He looked up at his father and asked "How do fish breath under water?" The father thought about it for a moment, then replied "I really don't know, son." The boy sat quietly from another moment, then asked his dad again, "How does our boat float on the water?" Once again his dad replied, "Don’t know, son." Pondering his thoughts again, a little while later, the boy asks "Why is the sky blue?" Again, his father answered, "Don’t know, son." The curious boy, worried he was annoying his father, asks this time "Dad, do you mind that I'm asking you all of these questions?" "Of course not son", replied his dad, "How else are you ever going to learn anything?" Don't you feel that many articles and whole web sites are much alike this story?

Callum Gibson31 October 2011

i bought it a few weeks ago and sold it just today . i played it all the time on it and then a week later i got boring and very boring and very very boring . i would not recomend buying it to angbody unless you just have a xbox360 console only . i have xbox360 , ps3 , psp3000 , dsi , gamecube , xbox original and i only play ps3 and xbox360 mainly but i mean its got a stupid price for it normaly over £100 . if it was £50 that would be so much better but guys if you thinking about buying one . DONT BECASUE IT YOU HATE IT IF YOU GET IT AND YOU WANT TO SELL IT YOU WILL GET PENUTS FOR IT - im talking to you GAME . GAMESTATION - £40 Cash !!! oh yeh on avarge you need 7 - 9 ft of to play plus as VERY !!!!!! wide room