Given below are some interesting reasons to help you decide why you must buy Xbox Kinect, especially when you already have Xbox 360 console.

• If you are yearning to enjoy motion control gaming without having to hold a remote or a lollipop-like controller in your hand then you must consider buying the Kinect. Consequently, there is also no need to bother about additional controllers for multi player gameplay.

   

• Apart from the amazing, immersive experience, it is a great way to stay active and burn calories while playing video games in the comfort of your home itself.

  

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Currently, there are four Microsoft-licensed Kinect accessories for you to choose from. They are: Kinect Wall Mount, Kinect TV Mount, Kinect Floor Stand and Kinect Extension Cable.

The $150 motion control device Kinect, itself, is a sleek and glossy add-on peripheral for Xbox 360 video-game console.

Unlike Nintendo’s Wii and Sony’s PlayStation Move, it is a controller-free device. Hence, you need not bother about accessories for the controller.

Accessories for Kinect

Kinect Wall Mount

As the name suggests, Kinect wall mount is meant to attach the Kinect sensor to the wall above the television set. It is easy to set up. Moreover, its cover plate conceals the bracket.

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It has been almost a year since the release of Microsoft Kinect motion control peripheral for Xbox 360 console.

As all the hype has subsided by now, here’s a list of the best Kinect games that is not likely to disappoint you. These games are fun and entertaining, both in single as well as multi player mode.

Best Games for Kinect Xbox 360

Dance Central

Although Kinect has other dance games like Just Dance, Dance Masters, Dance Paradise and Michael Jackson: The Experience, Dance Central has turned out to the most enjoyable and hence successful Kinect games.

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Comparative analysis of Kinect vs. Move suggests that Microsoft’s Kinect for Xbox 360 is a controller-free peripheral whereas Sony’s PlayStation Move requires a controller wand with an illuminating orb on the top for playing motion control games.

Hence, the biggest advantage of Kinect over Move is that it lets you get immersed in a game by controlling it with your body movements and voice commands, thereby eliminating the need to hold a controller in your hands.

However, enjoying Kinect games requires more floor space in the room than Move because Kinect functions well when you are at least 6-10 feet (preferably more) away from the sensor whereas Move requires about 2 m distance from the PlayStation Eye camera.

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Kinect vs. Wii comparative analysis shows that Kinect is an add-on peripheral for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 whereas Nintendo’s Wii is a video game console (released in late 2006).

Comparison of Microsoft Kinect with Wii suggests that the controller-free peripheral, Kinect is more advanced than Wii. It uses your body as the controller, incorporates voice commands and recognizes faces.

Thus, unlike Wii, Kinect does not require you to hold any sort of controller in your hands. Moreover, Kinect has a cool motion-enabled menu system. Basically, it is a sleek, glossy device motion-sensing device equipped with camera and multi-array microphone.

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Disneyland Adventures Kinect review: This is a delightful game with plenty of content. It successfully creates the feeling of wandering in the Disneyland theme park, interacting with your favorite characters, and exploring various places.

On the downside, certain sections of the game, mini games, in particular, have poor controls.

As the name suggests, Xbox 360 Kinect Disneyland Adventures game gives the experience of exploring the Disneyland theme park that has been recreated with remarkable attention to detail.

In addition, the fact that unlike other games, Kinect Disneyland Adventures is an off-the-rails game makes it all the more fun as you can play at your own pace.

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Your Shape Kinect review: This is a wonderful fitness game that provides useful feedbacks to help you improve your moves, thereby making your workout more effective. The motion tracking, however, is not accurate at times.

Your Shape: Fitness Evolved Kinect game includes hundreds of exercises. It is divided into three modes, i.e., Personal Training, Fitness Classes and Gym Mode.

The game initially creates your full body profile by measuring your height, shoulder span, limbs length, etc. and suggests an exercise regime accordingly.

You can also choose your own personalized fitness regime but you cannot choose the exercises. In fitness classes, you can choose a fitness game like Zen (combination of Tai Chi and Yoga) and Cardio Kickboxing.

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Xbox 360 Zumba Kinect review: This is an effective workout game, especially for those who are not completely unfamiliar with Zumba, a Latin dance fitness program. The game had terrible tutorials; hence, the company released an update to resolve this problem.

Kinect Zumba Fitness game features 30 Zumba routines and nine dance styles, i.e., Hip-Hop, Rumba, Reggaeton, Merengue, Mambo, Salsa, Flamenco, Cumbia and Calypso.

The game includes Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced routines. There is also a practice mode in which you need to mirror your on-screen instructor’s moves to learn them.

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Wipeout in the Zone kinect review: The game is a fabulous representation of the TV show it is based on. The game, however, seems to have some motion tracking issues, especially during balancing.

Like the show, Xbox 360 Kinect Wipeout in the Zone includes wacky obstacle courses such as Sucker Punch, Big Balls, Smack Wall Sweeper, and so on.

In addition, the game also features hilarious commentary by the two Johns and the sideline reporter, Jill Wagner.

Basically, the game is divided into Easy, Medium and Difficult levels. Each level, in turn, consists of three episodes that include a series of obstacles for the Qualifier, Eliminator and Wipeout Zone. This Kinect game involves lots of activity involving running, jumping, ducking, etc.

Video review for Wipeout in the Zone Kinect
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