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Title: Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 - Image Review
Post by: javajolt on March 28, 2012, 03:29:31 AM
Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360: Angle

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Kinect is an all-black 11.0 x 2.2 x 1.25 inch horizontal bar positioned on top of motorized pivot that’s designed to blend inconspicuously into your entertainment setup.

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360:

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After powering on, the Kinect sensor came alive and immediately began scanning the environment,then locking the camera into a prime position.

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360: The Kinect Hub

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The motion-sensing Kinect interface

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360:

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Not many of the launch titles will appeal to the hardcore gamer, but Microsoft has marketed it toward families, so the titles’ casual nature isn’t very surprising

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360: Front

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 Kinect's face houses three sensors that are used to track players’ movements and voice commands: a 640 x 480 RGB camera, a monochrome depth sensor, and a multi-array microphone.

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360: Lable

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When we connected Kinect to the new Xbox 360, it was instantly recognized and powered on without the need for AC power—the new Xbox 360 supplies enough juice to power the device.

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360: Profile

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 Air vents are built into the sides and bottom of device to keep it cool during long play sessions.

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360: Back

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The back houses the lone connection cable.

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360: Angle

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Microsoft recommends positioning Kinect between 2 and 6 feet above the ground, and centered just above or below your television or monitor.

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360:

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A brief tutorial then showed me important gestures all users need to know to operate Kinect.

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360: Boxing

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Lift your hands high to block incoming blow

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360: Boxing Instructions

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Learn how to toss a punch.

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360: Dance Central Options

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Swipe motions help you select menu items.

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360: Dance Central Steps

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Playing Dance Central is like playing an advanced game of DDR

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360: Dance Central Instructions

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Move your feet!

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360: Dance Central Real Life Steps

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Jeff Wilson getting down (kinda).

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360: Voice Commands

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Kinect recognizes voice commands. If you see it, you can say it.

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360: Kinect Tuner

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Calibrate your Kinect should a problem occur

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360: Sensor

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Position the sensor for the optimum game experience.