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Xbox: Kinect / (project natal); It's here
Topic Started: Jun 15 2010, 05:31 AM (1,365 Views)
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So after watching Microsoft's press conference at E3 this monday, where they showcased "Kinect" I was not blown away, but not disapointed either.

The games showed on the E3 show was about casual family gaming, including sports games, and tons of mini games. Which in my opinion is what we could expect, and for me this is only the start, in time i'm sure the devolopers will make their way to the more hardcore gaming area as well, using Kinect.

What do you guys think about the Xbox Kinect?
Edited by Eternity, Jun 15 2010, 05:32 AM.
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There looked there was a bit too much lag between the player and the onscreen characters. I remain optimistic but as it stands, I'm not impressed at all.
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It doesnt suprise me that they have gone for the casual gamer, those that like the idea of it for fitness etc. Thats a big market and nintendo have shown it is profitable.

This way at least, more units will be sold and developers will be more inclined to make use of the new hardware. i dont think we can start whining about it yet, its still a baby in terms of tech and not even crawling yet.

I still want it haha.
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This is how i'd like to see Kinect being used with other titles.

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For a tech analysis on Kinect I'd recommend having a read of this:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-kinect-tech-analysis
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Amazon Prices Kinect At $149

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If MS are wanting to take a slice of the casual gaming market they'll be targeting people who don't already own a 360, right?

The price of the console + Kinect camera is going to be around the £350/$518 mark providing the RRP for Kinect is £150 (as reported).

I think it's just going to be too expensive to attract the new customer.
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It is for athletainment. If I want to do that, I'll buy Tae Bo. No thanks. Not for 150 dollars. I won't even talk about the competition.
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I hate this idea since i heard of it. i will for sure be not buying this.
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Kinect lost me with the creepy girl playing Kinectimals. I was legitimately scared. She looked and sounded like something out of a Japanese horror film.
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Kinect lost me with the creepy girl playing Kinectimals. I was legitimately scared. She looked and sounded like something out of a Japanese horror film.
C'mon...She was Cute!
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Cute until she comes out of the TV and murders you...
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My opinion is that CheapyD's nickname for Natal (Project Shitbox) describes it perfectly. It looked bad, and Rare let me down again. I was looking forward to something like Perfect Dark Kinect or something, but instead their secret Shitbox project was some dumb Wii Sports knockoff. The only game that looked good was Forza 4, and I highly doubt that will rely heavily on Shitbox.

Yeah I agree that little girl needs an exorcist or something because she acted like she was possessed.
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It's safe to say I will not be buying this, nor will it ever cross my mind.
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From what I have gathered, and lets not put too much emphasis on my calculations since it's only from a small base of people who own a 360, that I either know from forums, or personally. Seems like the majority of 360 owners who are avid gamers will pass up on the Kinect in favour of just being able to sit and hold a controller and play a game.

While those who do no already own a 360, who you may not expect to be a big gamer seem to be a bit more interested in Kinect. Maybe generally those who have not experienced consoles that make up more of the "hard core" gaming realm feel more at ease with the simplicity of motion based, and generally already owned a wii for more of it's motion novelties.

As I have said many times before I have no interest in Kinect, and unless a really awesome must have game comes out where it's purely put out for the Kinect, than MAYBE. I just can't justify the price point right now, and as far as gaming goes it doesn't add any interest or unique style that I would personally want.

It does have it's benefit, and for people with kids, or younger siblings will get a lot more enjoyment out of it.

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Nothing about any of the motion controllers really spark my interest. the only games I want with motion control is survival horror games, to maybe immerse you more into the experience but thats really about it
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"UK retailer ShopTo has claimed Microsoft's motion sensor Kinect will carry an RRP of £129.99, and be released on Friday, 19th November."

£129.99 or around $195!!! That price is insane!!!
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After hearing the price for this I think it is safe to say, I won't be picking Kinect up. Mabye in the future if they release more games for it that actually appeal to me but for now, no Kinect for me.
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now i see potential for casual gamers, you know family games something like that, but for hardcore gamers i think its going to dissapoint alot, i just dont see how they could make a shooter or action game for it which would still be fun.... and it seemed to lag on the respons time
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Im the guy who enjoys sitting down and relax and playing games. Im not so impressed.
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Microsoft announces Kinect's Price....$150

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i can already see people getting back problems as soon as it gets released
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Well, by the looks if it, it seems i'll be the only person here suporting the Kinect.

Yes, the presentation @ E3 should've been alot better, and yes, the games they showed did not impress me either, and the movement with kinect sports did look weird.

But here's the thing: Kinect is a baby, infact it's a baby that hasn't been born yet. The devolopers don't know the hardware yet, and therefor they have not been able to blow us away with promising new titles.

Kinect sports is a Wii Sports rip off, and most likely it's gonna suck ass. But think about it, with this technology they can and will change the way we play a game. The face and voice recognition, and the way the device tracks every part of our body. I believe that Kinect does have a future, it's just a matter of time.

Kinect is a baby, and it's not even crawling :)
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