It has been a couple of months since the release of the new kinect sensor and by now you must have heard about this video gaming sensation? Just a visit to your local electronics chain and you can check out what the fans have been raving about.

The video gaming industry has moved slowly towards the idea of motion game control. If you recall, it all started off with the Wii in 2006 and Sony playstation then entered the market with the playstation move. Now it seems that Microsoft’s XBox kinect is the in demand gaming system.

In this article we will look at what makes the kinect console worth having this holiday season.

One of the major differences between the kinect and other consoles is that it is hands free. There’s no controls whatsoever. Simply act out the motions in front of the sensor camera and you will see the results on the screen in front of you. The kinect console has a built in small camera that tracks the movement of the player and gives the results on screen.

There are gamers, who are not necessarily enthused by getting too involved in any video play and prefer consoles where they can sit, relax and play. If this is you, the new Kinect console is certainly not for you.

The new console is aimed at getting you more involved with the game. It is more family and friends orientated where you can play with each other, and against others online. The sensor technology is pretty good. 9 out of 10 is a fair assessment. There is a very slight delay in motion, but you probably won’t even notice it.

In terms of games available, there are some good sports, dance and fitness games. I had the chance of trying out Kinectimals and I have to say it was great fun. It’s really fun for younger kids to learn about animals, movements, commands and play at the same time. Impressive.

You can get the kinect bundle in two different memories. You can get a 250GB or a 4GB. The 250 GB is around $400 and the 4GB can be picked up at around $300. If you are going to purchase online, try getting the seller to provide free shipping and handling.

The kinect is yet to come out with any action or war type games. If you are into those games, you will have to wait until they get released. A fighting game that is due for release is fighters uncaged if you are into such games.

Despite the fact the Xbox kinect has a limited number of best selling games, it is still very popular because of some titles such as Dance central. There is already a big demand for the kinect console. Gamers and people in general realize that motion gaming is the best way to interact with others, enjoy with friends and family and get off the sofa to get fit! At the time of writing Your shape fitness evolved and Kinect sports are popular games.

 

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