Testseek.com have collected 89 expert reviews of the Microsoft Kinect and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Kinect.
January 2011
(74%)
89 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(84%)
209 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The hardware is easy to set up
With good instructions
The games are simple to jump in and play
Using your hand as a cursor can be fun
The games make you move
And tend to be a good workout
Voice commands are useful in some circumstances
The camera c
An engineering marvel
Has the potential to add genuinely new genres to gaming
When it works
It astonishes.
Reasonably priced
Tremendous future potential
Massive launch game line-up
Works with Windows PCs and Xbox One S
Powerful technologyVoice commands really workYoga
Dance games show real potential
The editors didn't like
The menu system takes much longer than just using buttons
The hardware sometimes has issues hearing you or seeing your movement
The games are very similar
Without buttons
You lose control in certain parts of certain games
It starts at $150
Which fee
Requires too much room to maneuver
Doesn't work well with simultaneous players
Lag time is exceedingly disconcerting
Expensive
Often fails to match movements onetoone
Generally feels "unfinished."
Accuracy problems
Incomplete or missing features
Inconsistent interface
Two-piece
Cable-laden setup
You still need to have a reason to use Kinect
Requires lots of room spaceLaunch lineup could be betterHand gesture UI can be very slow
Abstract: Doctors at a Toronto hospital are banking on video game technology to save time and prevent contamination in the operating room.A team at Sunnybrook Hospital has started using the Xbox Kinect, a hands-free gaming console equipped with a motion sensor, ...
Abstract: Microsoft's Kinect is a rare product because not only does it work 100 per cent as advertised, it exceeded everyone's expectations on the possibilities of true controller-free motion gaming. Having sold 8 million units in 60 days, the Kinect is a big h...
Innovative and beginner-friendly control scheme, suitable for all ages, good range of fitness titles
Some games suffer from lag issues, setting up can be a chore
Kinect for Xbox 360 still has a lot to prove. The games we have seen so far are quite limited in scope (most are variations on the party and fitness genres). That said, the potential is there for more exciting and innovative titles in the future...
Oh my knees, my back, my legs…my body! - I grabbed myself Kinect on November 18th, the day it launched in Australia, and there was never a doubt I would get it. Sure, I read about the lag issues and the room you needed and all that stuff, but I wasn’...
Abstract: The shiny new Kinect is here. The star child of Microsoft certainly gives you a feeling of wonderment when first trying this technological wonder. While the device certainly is an item that bridges much of the age gap in gaming, maybe even bringing fam...
From my early experiences of a couple of its release titles, my excitement quickly dwindled leaving me with average playing experiences but still fun, especially party-style gaming when you have friends round. However, once the bigger AAA titles starti...
Abstract: Providing you've got a decent sized room, and you can position it properly, Kinect works a treat, with no real lag to speak of and a commendable level of accuracy on the motion detection front. The key launch titles we looked at, while casual gamer or...
Great freedom of movement, Detects the body very well, Quick to get the hang of, no extra accessories required, Set it up once and it's ready to use, Game included
You'll need to have lots of room in front of the TV, Responsiveness and accuracy limited in some games, It feels quite strange to have nothing in your hands, Not suitable for all types of game, You'll need to leave the lights on
The Kinect is great for casual gamers and families. The system works well and is a real technological achievement. Just make sure you've got plenty of room at home! The system's probably not suitable for use with all kinds of games, and more serious ga...
