Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 – The Future of Gaming and Entertainment!
Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360
With the all new Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360, herecomes an end to controller based gaming! Microsoft now brings to us what we always thought would be only a dream! This device now allows you to just use your hands and body to control motion on the screen! The controller-free device was previously called Project Natal and is scheduled for launch on November 4th 2010. Xbox 360 is the second gaming console introduced by Microsoft which allows the user to play 3D games, watch movies and listen to music and what not. The user can also store data and the storage capacity is approximately over a staggering 250 GB. Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 would definitely sweep the market for the device is now complete with 3D depth sensors, RGB Camera, Multi-array Microphone and a motorized tilt. Microsoft has still not stated anything officially about the price but it is expected to range from $149 to $199.
Benefits of Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360?
Are you wondering what the benefits of using this device are? Well, they are perhaps endless! Previously video game consoles used controllers with buttons for moving left, right, using ammo or jumping and so on. But Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 now eliminates the use of controllers completely! The Kinect sensor is capable of identifying about forty eight points on the body. Also, during video chats, it is not necessary for the user to stay in front of the device during the entire duration of the chat. The RGB camera and the motorized tilt follows the user’s movements and the chat can go on despite the user’s not being stationary. Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 also has a Multi-array microphone that recognizes the voice commands of the user. For instance, while watching a show, if you want to pause it or stop it, there is no more a necessity to fiddle with buttons! Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 lets you speak the command into the microphone and the device obeys the command.How cool it would be to say ‘pause’ and to see the movie on the screen listen to you! All that is missing is a wand and a witch’s hat! Otherwise the scene at your house after you buy Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 would be nothing short of magic!
Games for Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360?
Microsoft has officially announced that fifteen games are going to be launched very soon. Each of these games is for a specific target group such as children, sports freaks, adventure lovers, dancers and so on. Some of them include Kinectimals, Kinect Sports, Kinect Adventure, Joyride and Dance Central. What’s more, there is also going to be a Star Wars game! A person who is pretty freaked out about gaming would be in his element, having the best time of his life with this device!
Appearance quite has the power to influence the minds of people. The makers of the device have understood this fact and have given an attractive appearance to this new equipment. This comes with a smooth and shiny black finish that makes you want to run your hand over it! There is also a hard drive and a built-in Wi-Fi that allows you to connect with friends.
Rest assured, besides fun and entertainment, Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 promises an unforgettable experience! No more fiddling with keys and controllers. The magic is right in your hand!
Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 with New Xbox 360 Slim
The future of the gaming and entertainment industry has finally arrived! The year 2010 is probably a blessed year for all those who are into hardcore gaming for the Goliaths of the gaming industry are competing with one another to give people the best that technology coupled with their great efforts could offer. With the launch of the completely revised and redesigned New Xbox 360 Slim on June 14, 2010 and the scheduled launch of Kinect for Xbox 360 on November 4, 2010 Microsoft has turned the attention of video gamers (and their wallets) to itself! The redesigned version of the Xbox 360 is called Xbox 360 Slim, which looks and performs better! Some of the noteworthy features of this new version are the following:
Smaller size
An attractive, shiny black finish
Whisper-quiet motor
A hard drive with a capacity of 250 GB
A Wi-Fi that is in-built
These are some features of the Xbox 360 Slim that assure a better performance. However it is said that most of the changes will not be visible to the average user as they are basically in the motherboard and other internal components of the Xbox 360 Slim. Its price is $299 and is perhaps completely worth it! However, it is scheduled for release in different countries at different dates. For instance, in Australia, it releases on 1st July and in New Zealand on 9th July. So, finally the much awaited Xbox 360 Slim is here!
Microsoft has decided to launch the other, much awaited device on November 4, 2010. Yes, it is the Microsoft Kinectfor Xbox 360. Microsoft Kinect was previously called Project Natal and makes the dream of every gamer come true. The estimated price of this device ranges between $149 and $199. What makes Microsoft Kinect special and distinct from other gaming consoles is the fact that it does not require controllers. You only use your hands to trigger motion on screen. The story behind this is that there are Kinect sensors that detect the movement of your hand. What’s more, they detect over forty eight points in your body. And Microsoft Kinect alone provides the opportunity for you to play the game and not just the character on the screen!
Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 has a peripheral from which you can hardly tear your eyes! The glossy black finish puts a spell upon you! It also comes with a multi-array microphone that is capable of recognizing voice commands. The RGB Camera with the motorized tilt follows your movements during a video chat, thus eliminating the need to remain stationary.
With all these new features and promised wonders, Microsoft is surely expected to dominate the world of gaming and entertainment for a while. It is without an ounce of doubt that Microsoft will offer an experience that is unique and extraordinary. The games from Microsoft Kinectcome in fifteen titles and they include Joyride, Kinect Sports, Kinectimals, Kinect Adventure, and Dance Central. These games are targeted at different groups of all ages and interests such as sports freaks, adventure lovers, children, dancers and so on. The titles are quire self-explanatory.
Microsoft is definitely on its way to create a revolution in the gaming and entertainment industry, be it with Kinect for Xbox 360 or the Xbox 360 Slim and what not. The users are sure to experience the magic promised by them, probably with the controller free environment alone! If you are waiting to be a part of this revolution that is one of its kinds, get ready to begin with Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 Slim!
Can we say that Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Move are ready for the big fight?
Roll up your sleeves, start the countdown and get ready to watch some action, for the battle among the big giants in the gaming industry is on! The year 2010 is perhaps ‘the’ year for video gamers as some of the revolutionary products related to gaming have been introduced during this year. While the Nintendo Wii was almost monopolizing the gaming market, PlayStation Move from Sony and Microsoft Kinect are here with a bang that will perhaps cripple Nintendo! But one has to give it to Nintendo for introducing new and amazing things to the gamers! So, what will happen in the world of gaming and entertainment? Read this article to find out more!
Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360
Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360
Microsoft will launch Kinect for Xbox 360 on November 4th 2010. Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 amazes the users as it employs the best that technology can offer. The highlight of this product is that your hands and body work as controllers while the Kinect sensors detect their movements and actuate the corresponding moves on the screen. Also,Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 has an RGB camera with a motorized tilt that will follow your movements when you are on a video chat with someone. The price is not official yet but is estimated to be between $149 and $199.
Bottom-line: Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 is sure to sell like never before!
Pros
One of its kinds that uses the best that technology has to offer
Controller free environment and use of graphics that deliver excellent quality and realism
Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 might try and beat the others in the market because of its uniqueness.
Cons
The probability for errors to occur is more because this is the first attempt at controller free gaming
The widespread doubt is if Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 can recognize and interpret the voices of people who have different accents
PlayStation Move
PlayStation Move
PlayStation Move from Sony is a gaming controller that senses motion. This goes along with PlayStation 3 (PS3). PlayStation Move is a handheld controller that has a ball-like structure on top. PlayStation Eye is a camera that traces the wand’s position and the wand has sensors to detect its movement. The cost of Move is $49.99, Navigation controller will be $29.99, PlayStation Eye will be $ 39.99 and is scheduled for release on September 15th 2010 in Europe and September 19th 2010 in North America. The various games involved are Sports Champions, a kung fu game called Slider and Dukes. There is also a game called Move Party that is a family based game.
Pros
Easy affordability
Can be bought by gamers who play casually
Targets both hardcore gamers and the rest
Cons
The navigation controller and PlayStation Eye has to be bought separately. It does not accompany the bundle
It is believed that this move could be PlayStation Move’s tactic to make money!
Who will win? Kinect for Xbox 360 or PlayStation Move?
These are some of the pros and cons of Kinect for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Move. The final question boils down to who will win. Well, only time the needs of the gamers can determine that. If they opt for excellent quality and a mind-boggling experience, the answer is Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360! But one thing is for sure – the average gamer is in for the best time of his life!
The moment which the entire gaming industry has been waiting for is almost here! Though we have waited with bated breath for a long time, a few more months seem longer than that as the competition is getting tougher! Will Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 live up to the high expectations it has spurred among gamers? Will it beat the Nintendo Wii? Read this article to know where this combat would take us!
Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 vs Nintendo Wii
Nintendo Wii
The Nintendo Wii was launched on November 19, 2006. The attractive white exterior reminds us of the Mac systems. The appearance has surely appealed to a majority of the users and its price is one of the major advantages of Wii over its competitors. You can get it for about $199.99! Also, Nintendo Wii lets you play a game using a wireless controller that is like a TV remote control with a few buttons. You are only required to move the controller to trigger the corresponding motion on the screen. For instance, you can swing the controller like a bat to move a bat on the screen. However, the Nintendo Wii does not bring to you enthralling graphics as the Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 is expected to. The Nintendo Wii is easy to use, mainly because of its less complicated controller. It also comes with five games when you buy it. Some of the exciting games offered by the Nintendo Wii are Wii Sports, Wii Fit, Mario Kart Wii, Nintendogs and so on. So, is Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 good enough to wipe out the strong Nintendo Wii?
Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360
If we delve a little into the all new Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360we can find that Microsoft is all geared up to take the gaming industry to another, higher level. The Xbox 360 lets you do almost everything – play games, watch movies, listen to music, store data and so on. There is a point of view which says that Microsoft apes the concepts of Wii when it comes to the games. There is again the Kinect Sports like Wii Sports, Kinectimals like Nintendogs and so on. While this point is true, one cannot deny the fact that gamers do enjoy playing these games. So why not bring something similar with much better graphics that guarantee a better gaming experience? The best part is that, Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 lets you play the games with nothing but your hands! There is no controller or anything of that sort. You move your hands and the Kinect sensors detect the movement. What’s more, Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 also has a multi-array microphone that obeys voice commands. You just have to say ‘play’ into the microphone when you want the movie to play!
Release Date of Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360?
It has been officially announced that the Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 will be released on November 4, 2010. Though Microsoft has been a little hushed up about the price of the equipment, it is estimated to range from $149 to $199. It would be more expensive than the Nintendo Wii, but as we all know, better things come at a higher price.
So, now that you have the facts and figures, are you wondering who will win at the end of the day? Well, if the audience constitutes people who want something new with better quality and wish to have a totally refreshing and mind-boggling experience and are quite willing to spend extra bucks on it, Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360is all set to reign the gaming industry!
