 | Kinect: $150 |
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 | Kinect Bundle With Xbox 360: $300-$400 |
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| An Xbox 360 Kinect replaces a traditional video-game controller, allowing users to control their games, movies and music with gestures or by voice. Launched in North America in November 2010, the Kinect (originally called Project Natal) uses a sensor to capture sounds and 3D images in its field of view. This allows users to control menus, TV and movies, and games using their voices and gestures. | | |
| Typical costs: | - Kinect for Xbox 360 is separate from the Xbox 360 console and costs about $150. In addition to allowing players to control their games and entertainment by speaking or moving their bodies, users with an Xbox LIVE Gold membership can communicate without a headset with friends via Video Kinect.
- Kinect is also available bundled with a new Xbox 360 for $300 -$400. The Xbox 360 4GB console with Kinect includes the Kinect sensor, "Kinect Adventures!" game and a free one-month Xbox LIVE Gold membership for about $300. The Xbox 360 250GB console with Kinect adds a larger hard drive for about $400.
What should be included: | - A Kinect for Xbox 360 includes the sensor, which scans and tracks the player's entire body. It uses this physical data to allow for facial and voice recognition. Xbox consoles purchased separately include a dedicated port for the Kinect sensor
- Some Kinect bundles include a copy of "Kinect Adventures!", a family-friendly game in which players navigate simulated rapids and obstacle courses. Some bundles also include an introductory subscription to Xbox LIVE, which allows users to communicate with friends, download and access games and music.
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Shopping for an xbox 360 kinect: | - Most national retailers, including Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart, carry Kinect sensors and games.
- New and used connect sensors and games are also available online at Amazon, eBay and other sites.
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Article updated December 2010 |
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