Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 Console

The big thing with the Microsoft Kinect for XBOX 360 is that you are the controller of the game and it gets your entire body into the game! You can also control music and movies with a wave of the hand or even your voice.

Microsoft Kinect ID will remember who you are by the physical data that is stored in your profile (obviously a profile needs to be created before hand). If your sitting there watching someone play, then you can join in and it will know who you are.

Microsoft Kinect uses microphones that are strategically placed within the sensor for it to recognize your voice, this enables you to control music and movies with your voice.

Another great thing that you can do is use the Microsoft Kinect with Xbox Live (12 month Gold) for chatting on your TV with Video Kinect!

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The great thing about the Microsoft Kinect add on to the XBOX 360 Console is that you don't have to purchase a new console.

I definitely like that because when many new technologies come out there's always "something else" you have to buy to get it to work.

Microsoft Kinect works with every XBOX 360 Console!

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There are many games for Microsoft Kinect to get you started and the list continues to grow. Here is a current list of Microsoft Kinect Games:

Don't forget to vote which Kinect game you like best!

• Kinect Sports


• Kinectimals


• Dance Central


• Your Shape Fitness Evolved


• Kinect Joy Ride


• Zumba Fitness


• The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout


• EA Sports Active 2


• DECA Sports


• Fighters Uncaged


• Motion Sports


• Sonic Free Riders


• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1


• Adrenalin Misfits


• Brunswick Bowling


• Child of Eden


• Game Party in Motion


• Dance Masters


• Star Wars Kinect


• Michael Jackson The Experience

If your new to buying video games and have no clue what the pictures mean, then here is a list of the Game Ratings and the Descriptor Guide to get you familiar prior to purchasing games for your kids.

ESRB Ratings

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Titles rated EC (Early Childhood) have content that may be suitable for ages 3 and older. Contains no material that parents would find inappropriate.

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Titles rated E (Everyone) have content that may be suitable for ages 6 and older. Titles in this category may contain minimal cartoon, fantasy or mild violence, and/or infrequent use of mild language

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Titles rated E10+ (Everyone 10+) have content that may be suitable for ages 10 and older. Titles in this category may contain more cartoon, fantasy or mild violence, mild language, and/or minimal suggestive themes.

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Titles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling and/or infrequent use of strong language.

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Titles rated M (Mature) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language.

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Titles rated AO (Adults Only) have content that should only be played by persons 18 years and older. Titles in this category may include prolonged scenes of intense violence and/or graphic sexual content and nudity.

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Titles rated RP (Rating Pending) have been submitted to the ESRB and are awaiting final rating. (This symbol appears only in advertising prior to a game's release.)

ESRB Content Descriptors

• Alcohol Reference - Reference to and/or images of alcoholic beverages
• Animated Blood - Discolored and/or unrealistic depictions of blood
• Blood - Depictions of blood
• Blood and Gore - Depictions of blood or the mutilation of body parts
• Cartoon Violence - Violent actions involving cartoon-like situations and characters. May include violence where a character is unharmed after the action has been inflicted
• Comic Mischief - Depictions or dialogue involving slapstick or suggestive humor
• Crude Humor - Depictions or dialogue involving vulgar antics, including "bathroom" humor
• Drug Reference - Reference to and/or images of illegal drugs
• Fantasy Violence - Violent actions of a fantasy nature, involving human or non-human characters in situations easily distinguishable from real life
• Intense Violence - Graphic and realistic-looking depictions of physical conflict. May involve extreme and/or realistic blood, gore, weapons, and depictions of human injury and death
• Language - Mild to moderate use of profanity
• Lyrics - Mild references to profanity, sexuality, violence, alcohol, or drug use in music
• Mature Humor - Depictions or dialogue involving "adult" humor, including sexual references
• Nudity - Graphic or prolonged depictions of nudity
• Partial Nudity - Brief and/or mild depictions of nudity
• Real Gambling - Player can gamble, including betting or wagering real cash or currency
• Sexual Content - Non-explicit depictions of sexual behavior, possibly including partial nudity
• Sexual Themes - References to sex or sexuality
• Sexual Violence - Depictions of rape or other violent sexual acts
• Simulated Gambling - Player can gamble without betting or wagering real cash or currency
• Strong Language - Explicit and/or frequent use of profanity
• Strong Lyrics - Explicit and/or frequent references to profanity, sex, violence, alcohol, or drug use in music
• Strong Sexual Content - Explicit and/or frequent depictions of sexual behavior, possibly including nudity
• Suggestive Themes - Mild provocative references or materials
• Tobacco Reference - Reference to and/or images of tobacco products
• Use of Drugs - The consumption or use of illegal drugs
• Use of Alcohol - The consumption of alcoholic beverages
• Use of Tobacco - The consumption of tobacco products
• Violence - Scenes involving aggressive conflict. May contain bloodless dismemberment
• Violent References - References to violent acts

If so, how about sharing with everyone your personal Kinect Game Review at the end of each game module........and maybe take a poll too!!!

Please don't forget to vote which Kinect game you like best at the very bottom!

I purchased the Xbox 360 250GB Console with Kinect for Christmas. We have the Nintendo Wii and the ancient PS2, my son is looking forward to Santa bringing him Kinect for the Xbox 360 console!!!!!

Release Dates: Nov 04, 2010

Published by: Microsoft

Developed by: Rare

Kinect Sports turns your living room into a world-class stadium. With Kinect Sports you're not only the star player, you are the controller -- through the magic of Kinect for Xbox 360!

The game features six full sports: Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Track & Field, Bowling and Table Tennis.

Reviews for Kinect Sports

Release Dates: Nov 04, 2010

Published by: Microsoft

Developed by: Frontier Developments

Kinectimals invites children, their parents and animal lovers of all ages to build lasting friendships with some of the world's most exotic creatures.

Just like real pets, your Kinectimals will come running when they hear your voice, respond to commands like jump, roll-over and play dead, and purr with joy when you scratch them behind the ears.

Reviews for Kinectimals

Release Dates: Nov 04, 2010

Published by: MTV Games

Developed by: HARMONIX/MTV

Dance Central features full-body tracking, the magic of Kinect for Xbox 360 allows you to experience real dance with your friends and family.

Whether you're rehearsing in Break It Down! or owning the stage in Perform It, you'll be introduced to more than 600 Moves in the game and more than 90 dance routines all created by professional choreographers.

Reviews for Dance Central

Release Dates: Nov 04, 2010

Published by: Ubisoft

Developed by: Ubisoft Montreal

Your Shape Fitness Evolved is a revolutionary fitness game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Your Shape's proprietary Player Projection technology puts your body into the game for the ultimate experience.

You'll control the game intuitively with your voice and body as you create your desired fitness experience. Choose a personal trainer to help you meet your specific fitness goals, take a Yoga or Martial Arts class, or play fun, family-friendly mini-games.

As you exercise, you'll receive specific feedback on your every move, thanks to the game's real-time precise tracking system.

Reviews for Your Shape Fitness Evolved

Release Dates: Nov 04, 2010

Published by: Microsoft

Developed by: Big Park

Kinect Joy Ride combines the fun of classic karting with the controller-free gameplay of Kinect. Enjoy five different game modes as you race through three unique worlds with stunning landscapes.

Navigate obstacles, drift through corners and fly off jumps to wow your opponents with mid-air acrobatics. Then earn boosts, power-ups and other items to turn up the competition and the fun. It's racing action, Kinect style.

Reviews for Kinect Joy Ride

Release Dates: Nov 18, 2010

Published by: Majesco Sales, Inc.

Developed by: Pipeworks Software

Zumba Fitness brings a Zumba party right into your living room. Zumba Fitness is a program based on the national dance-based exercise craze, Zumba.

The secret of Zumba is its pairing of red-hot international dance steps with sexy Latin music which blend together to create an addictively fun, yet challenging exercise party that is all about movement.

Release Dates: Nov 16, 2010

Published by: Electronic Arts

Developed by: EA Canada

Reviews for EA Sports Active 2 with Total Body Tracking will include the innovative EA SPORTS Active heart rate monitor that provides constant on-screen monitoring, allowing users to capture intensity and optimize performance over time.

Additionally, it will utilize the full body motion tracking ability of the Kinect Motion Camera*, providing users complete freedom of motion. Users will also be able to track and share their workout data online through automatic uploading from their online connected console to their personalized EA SPORTS Active profile.

EA SPORTS Active 2 with the Kinect Motion Camera* will make working out simple, fun and effective wherever you are.

Release Dates: Nov 18, 2010

Published by: Hudson Soft

Developed by: Hudson Soft

DECA Sports Freedom , the hit sports compilation series that has already seen over 2.5 million units sold through worldwide on Wii and Nintendo DS, is taking sports to the next level and to the Xbox 360 with 10 sporting events you play using your own body in DECA SPORTS FREEDOM!

No controller necessary, just move yourself as if you were playing the sport in real life! Spin, throw, and smash your way to victory across all of the included events: Tennis, Boxing, Archery, Paintball, Beach Volleyball, Dodge Ball, Kendo, Mogul Skiing, Snowboard Cross, and even Figure Skating!

Release Dates: Nov 16, 2010

Published by: Electronic Arts

Developed by: EA Bright Light

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 videogame is the most challenging yet, packed from start to finish with action and combat.

Playing as Harry, you are on the run from the opening sequence, fighting for survival on a desperate and dangerous quest to locate and destroy Voldemort's Horcruxes.

There are no more lessons, no more training. This time the danger is real. It's time to fight your life.

Release Date: Nov 18, 2010

Published by: Warner Bros. Interactive

Developed by: Far Sight Studios

Game Party in Motion brings everyone's favorite party games directly into their living room and with no controller required players can jump right into the fun. With numerous games to choose from there is something for all ages and skill levels to play.

Game Party: In Motion allows family and friends to connect, play and get the party started!

Release Dates: Nov 04, 2010

Published by: UBI Soft

Developed by:

Fighters Uncaged charges head first into the vicious world of illegal free fighting tournaments, where you will use every muscle in your body to battle your way to the top. Forced into a secret tournament, Simon must use what he learnt from his father, an ex-boxing champ as he faces off against violent combatants who will brutally unleash a range of mixed martial arts attacks to take him down. No guns. No blades. Your body is the deadly weapon!

Reviews for Fighters Uncaged

Release Dates: Nov 4, 2010

Published by: Majesco Sales, Inc.

Developed by:

The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout allows for a truly seamless and challenging workout that can be tailored to the evolving wants and needs of each player, all without ever picking up a controller. Hosted by Allison Sweeney and featuring the training talents of Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels.

The game's workouts include warm ups, cool downs, new cardio boxing, yoga, circuit training (upper body and lower body), as well as core exercises, and allows players to create a custom fitness program or choose from ten preset fitness programs such as Belly Buster and Boot Camp.

Many of these exercises can be integrated with stability balls, resistance bands and free weights (sold separately).

Reviews for The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout

Well, it all depends on what type of gamer you are. As I stated above, I can't see serious gamers out there that only play games like Halo running out and purchasing the Microsoft Kinect for XBOX 360 Console. That's just my opinion....

I'm not trying to steer you away from buying the Microsoft Kinect, but in reality it's not for everyone! I myself will be purchasing it because my son and I love to play games together. He doesn't play games like Halo (even though he wants too), so this would be great for the two of us to really have a great time playing video games.

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