XBOX Kinect

One of the hottest toys come Christmas 2010 is the XBOX Kinect sensor. Video games have at one time shifted from just purely console games to the motion activated games that we know of today. We all have heard about dance pads and motion controllers such as remote nun-chucks, and the popular Wiimote. Well, unlike these other consoles, you won’t need any other attachments to your XBOX. The Kinect sensor is all you need to play all the motion activated games they have in store.

XBOX Kinect sensor – Out of the Box

So what happens when you pull out your Kinect from out of the box? Other than smelling fresh and "boxy" the exciting part would be being greeted by the shiny black new gaming console toy. Its dimensions are 14.8" x 5.9" x 4.8". It doesn’t require a headset and it doesn’t come with any other peripherals either.

Controls

The Kinect won’t require any other controller since it can be controlled by command and it has microphones and a 3D camera. Since this new gizmo is completely voice activated, you might have to get used to giving it voice commands. Signing into your own specific player profile is really easy. All you have to do is to step in front of the camera or sensor and that’s it.

Since it doesn’t require attachments, your motions are virtually boundless. Well of course you still have to stand within the range of the sensor to be able to interact with the games you intend to play. You neither need a dance mat to play and move nor do you need a motion sensor remote to swing your arms. You become the console and your voice provides the direct commands.

The XBOX Kinect gives you a wider set of motions unhindered by any other device. You can spin, duck, jump, and move around as you wish as you work on the many different adventures you can have. With the cutting edge technology that comes with the Kinect, you are presented with an innovative and all new way to play video games.

Other Details about the XBOX Kinect sensor

Here are some of the important details about the XBOX Kinect that everyone pays attention to. First off would be the price of the said console game. It sells for at least $149.99, which is a bit of a hefty price come to think of it but it is less pricey than that of competing game console PS3. Take note that the Kinect is the motion gaming peripheral for the XBOX 360.

This motion sensor peripheral is set to come out by November of this year, which is just perfect if you’re looking for the best toys for Christmas 2010. You might want to order the XBOX Kinect in advance while you can so you can take advantage of the pre-order bonuses. This is expected to be one of the hottest toys of 2010.