"On top of that, it has voice recognition powered via its four microphones which can determine the profile of a room to pick up your voice perfectly."
Rosie Khdir
If you want a more comprehensive Kinect package with a few more active options then this is the one for you.
With this package you get the 4 Gb Xbox 360, Kinect sensor and Kinect Adventures game along with two other Kinect games, including from Sonic Free Riders, Dance Central and Kinect Sports.
What we like best
Kinect technology really is amazing; it uses a motion sensor to track your entire body, so when you play you are not all fingers and thumbs. Players have to be active which is the essence of the game, and by far its most appealing quality.
How it works is, the Kinect creates a digital skeleton of your avatar so that when you move, it can put those movements into the context of the game. It also sports facial recognition so that when you play next time, Kinect will recognise you and store all your results in your profile.
On top of that, it has voice recognition powered via its four microphones which can determine the profile of a room to pick up your voice perfectly. Clever isn’t it!?
The Kinect isn’t just about game play; you can also control HD DVD playback with the wave of a hand.
What we like least
Also for those of you who do not have huge living rooms, be aware that you will need around 1.8 meters of space between you and your television for play, although this may vary with sensor placement and other factors.
The Microsoft Kinect is a great new addition to the gaming market, one that sees people jumping around the room, and being active instead of being slouched on the sofa twiddling their thumbs. It does cost quite a bit, over £300 if you get an Xbox Kinect bundle, but it’s a lifelong investment and it’s more fun that a gym membership!
Hard Drive Storage
4 Gb (expandable up to 250 Gb)
Memory
Up to 512 Mb (256 Mb onboard and 256 Mb memory unit)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi-ready IEEE 802.11 a/b/g
Ports
3 x USB 2.0 ports
Ethernet (RJ45)
2 x Memory Slots
HDMI
Graphics
500 MHz ATI Xenos
Accessories
Kinect Adventures + 2 other games
Hardware Included
1 x Xbox 360
1 x Kinect Sensor
1 x Controller
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