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I will buy the Kinect if they are more titles. For now, nope. I'll be on a wait and see stance.]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/[URL=http://img88.imageshack.us/i/128872051160348042.jpg/][IMG]http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3720/128872051160348042.jpg[/IMG][/URL]]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 2:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 2:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 2:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Haha, I believe your talking about barbies old saying ;)]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 2:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 5:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 5:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/I'm sure Microsoft and some developers are paying attention to this blog post. I'm just going to say that I really want a Diablo style / Demon's Souls type game for Kinect. That is all.]]>Jun 18th 2010 4:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 2:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/
I think a fundamental issue with Kinect vs Move is that Kinect does not implement any buttons. I know this was made fun of by Mr. Butler, but I don't think you are gonna see anything like a shooter on this type of system - which is a major market for both platforms.

Also, 100-150ms lag is not really acceptable on shooters. It doesn't sound like much, but if I'm in a shootout, I'd much rather be on the faster end of that tenth of a second.]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/
You are right. The physical controller is not going anywhere. For traditional gamers like us, we need tactile feedback.

However, Kinect is going for gamers like us. They already have us as customers. MS is trying to pull in 'non-gamers' to start gaming. This is not for the current market. It's a new market they are trying to add. I think the launch titles fit the bill exactly.]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/
I meant Kinect is *not* going for gamers like us. Sorry...]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 5:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 6:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 11:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 2:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Not steep to have the force my jedi..]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/It's not so steep comparing to the Move pricing when you're think about it. Move is $50 + $30 for nunchuck-wannabe. And that's just for ONE player. Now if you want to play bowling with your friend you have to shelve out $160 bucks. Now if you want to play tennis with your other 3 siblings....you do the math. Kinect now seem like a steal to me. I might as well sell my Elite and buy the bundle in Nov.]]>Jun 17th 2010 3:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 3:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 4:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/It's unnecessary to buy many navigation controllers since they're probably only used in shooters etc. hardcore games which you will most likely play alone or with only 1 friend. Moreover you can use your Sixaxis to replace the nav controller and the Sixaxis definitely is light enough to keep in one hand (just tried it 5min ago). Even more, the starter pack comes with EyeToy which is capable of many of the (multiplayer) game types (dancing, jumping over things, XMB control etc.) played with Kinect. And even more, most multiplayer games are played in 2-player mode anyway, taking turns between 4+ players (4 players jumping in front of the screen would not be practical).]]>Jun 17th 2010 5:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/
Any idea if Microsoft is going to leverage this for the PC gaming market as well?

Few games today don't release for both the Xbox and PC anyway. =)]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 2:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/
Surely any software a half a decade old console can run, any half decent computer wouldn't struggle with.

But yes, they would need to put an effort behind making it official to have any hope of third party developers releasing titles for both the PC and 360 to enable this capability in BOTH.]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 2:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/
Would love to see these in use for HTPC's.]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/
It connects via a proprietary port on the back of the new xbox. I think there is a converter to USB for legacy 360's, but it'd really all depend on if somebody can write drivers for the whole kit.]]>Jun 17th 2010 3:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 4:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/
I like the idea and ability to control UI and Netflix without a controller but I have a Logitech remote. I would still have to use it to turn on other devices etc.

It is very cool technology but not $150 worth. (Neither is the Wii-Move by the way.) I've played Wii-Sports to the death. I'm done with that gimmick.]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 2:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/
Imagine leaning around a corner in stealth games by a small tilt of your head or taking cover behind your couch in a game like Time Crisis instead of pushing a button. Using it as a tool instead of a mechanic could have some really great promise.

Though I think those gems will be few and far between.]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/
Your couch won't provide much protection from the weaponry used in Time Crisis. Or the acting, for that matter. :P]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 5:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/I'm bummed they haven't even demoed anything of the sort. If a bunch of guys posting on a blog understand that potential, surely microsoft must?]]>Jun 17th 2010 6:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 2:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 4:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/
I wonder how much cheaper it would be if the dang thing wasn't motorized.]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/It comes down too, If you have the money why the hell not be a jedi?]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/True on both points. This just happens to come out a few days before my birthday, so...]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 3:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Well, there is a confirmation prompt but it wouldn't matter, they wouldn't survive long enough to say "Yes"

Having all 3 consoles, I'll get more use from Kinect than I will move.]]>Jun 17th 2010 3:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 2:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Amazon is good at giving automatic refunds on stuff that drops after you buy it. Up to 5 days I think.]]>Jun 17th 2010 2:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 4:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 4:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/kinect-guide-a-preview-and-explanation-of-microsofts-new-full/Jun 17th 2010 2:19PM