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.
74010089
The editors liked
Gesture controls
Quick setup
Upto 4 players
Interesting titles
Technically impressive
Doesn't require multiple calibrations
Navigating menus controller free is pretty cool
Controller-free motion gaming
Full-body motion sensor
Solid game library at launch
Voice control
Games will have you very active
Almost impossible to fool.
The editors didn't like
Expensive than competing products
Requires an obscene amount of space
Too expensive
Crappy launch line-up
Timing-based learning curve
Menu and video navigation occasionally wonky and gets old fast
Requires a lot of room to play
Majority of games require standing
Hardcore gamers may not feel satisfied
Requires separate power supply when used with older Xbox 360 consoles.
Abstract: Recall Nintendo Wii? Yeah we are talking about 2006 when the gadget had poppedits head in the market and lured us like children of Hamlin.This was the very first time that we had the taste of a modern gaming system where motion controller was the USP of t...
Requires an obscene amount of space, Too expensive, Crappy launch line-up
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Published: 2010-11-12, Author: Jeff , review by: asia.cnet.com
Controller-free motion gaming; full-body motion sensor; solid game library at launch; voice control; games will have you very active; almost impossible to fool.
Timing-based learning curve; menu and video navigation occasionally wonky and gets old fast; requires a lot of room to play; majority of games require standing; hardcore gamers may not feel satisfied; requires separate power supply when used with older Xbox 360 consoles.
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...
Abstract: While Nintendo revolutionised and reinvigorated the gaming scene with Wii by attracting a new audience of families, women and casual gamers enticed by the interaction and physicality of Wii’s motion controls, Microsoft looks to take things a step furth...
An impressive piece of hardware, but Kinect's launch titles break little ground that hasn't been well-trodden by its competitors. ...
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Published: 2010-11-10, Author: Andrew , review by: theregister.co.uk
Kinect might not be the Minority Report technology we've long dreamt of, but it is the first palpable, mass-market step towards realising that science fiction. And, as a first step, it's a surprisingly assured and considered technological leap, and one th...
