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Microsoft Kinect
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TECHNADO SCORE
TECHNADO SCORE
CATEGORY:
F3
AVERAGE:
73%
%POSITIVE:
58%
The Kinect is a great controller free accessory, but still has a lot of work to do in order to compete with controller-based gameplay.
90%
It sounds cliche, but Kinect really is a truly revolutionary way of interacting with your games console (it's far better than Sony's EyeToy), and we are really looking forward to seeing what games come next....Go To Full Review
90%
The sensor gets top marks for voice recognition in the Kinect Dashboard and during Zune and ESPN navigation....Go To Full Review
80%
Microsoft's Kinect for Xbox 360 takes motion gaming to the next level by offering a groundbreaking control scheme that lets you use your body as a controller....Go To Full Review
80%
It isn’t for everyone, but it should appeal to enough new fans to make up the difference. The technology is young, but interesting, and it is unique. But most importantly, beyond all the technical specs and the fresh approach to gaming, the Kinect is simply fun, and fun always wins out....Go To Full Review
80%
Kinect is a fantastic accessory that will extend the Xbox 360's user base to new audiences. That said, for the moment there's no killer game that will make the Xbox 360's current fan base run down to stores with their wallets....Go To Full Review
80%
Kinect represents a great opportunity for Microsoft. The glamour of Nintendo Wii is finally fading from the public eye, and there's a new opening for technology to grab the mass consumer's attention....Go To Full Review
75%
What it all boils down to is value to the consumer, and that is where we think Kinect's biggest challenge lies. At $149.99, a motion-tracking camera add-on for the Xbox 360 is a tough sell....Go To Full Review
70%
We like Kinect a lot. But it's not a perfect product by any means, and many hardcore gamers out there are going to be disappointed by it. However, we think it's an impressive piece of technology....Go To Full Review
70%
With its impressive body tracking and unique, controller-free experience, Kinect is great for casual gaming parties and workouts--assuming you have enough room to play it. Although hard-core gamers may not feel satisfied and it requires separate power supply when used with older Xbox 360 consoles....Go To Full Review
60%
We think there's some fighting spirit inside that glossy shell, but it's definitely got a lot of growing up to do first....Go To Full Review
60%
There are Accuracy problems, incomplete or missing features
and inconsistent interface.Intrepid but flawed, Microsoft's Kinect motion-sensor for Xbox 360 offers true controller-free gaming at a reasonable price, but suffers from serious accuracy and tracking issues....Go To Full Review
40%
Perhaps in the near future, we’ll see what it can truly do, but for now, we’re advising a wait-and-see approach to Microsoft’s motion controlled gambit....Go To Full Review