The boy has asked for an xbox for Christmas (he's 4 years old!!!) so I was thinking about getting Kinect as an extra. Is it suitable for kids? are there kid friendly games and will us adults get anything from it or will it be straight out the door like PS Move was (terrible)
OT - Is Kinect any good?
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Monkey Man
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We got one last Xmas for our three kids (all primary age). Can't say any of us was exactly blown away. Some of the games (eg Sonic) just don't seem to work properly but some are better than others. The Sports one is meant to be quite good.
If the kids use the console at all these days it tends to be for the standard controller-operated games. Kinect has a certain novelty factor but the lack of control and occasional misrepresentation of what you're trying to do makes it a bit frustrating, in my opinion. I suspect the technology will improve all the time though, as will the games.
If the kids use the console at all these days it tends to be for the standard controller-operated games. Kinect has a certain novelty factor but the lack of control and occasional misrepresentation of what you're trying to do makes it a bit frustrating, in my opinion. I suspect the technology will improve all the time though, as will the games.
JBizzleBeard
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Pretty good bit of kit tbh, my only problem is that it doesn't get used enough. If you get the right games then it is good fun. Kinect Sports (the first one) is really good for most ages. Kinect animals is decent for the younger ones. Sonic is dreadful (probably like loads of others) but the newish Raving Rabbids game looks like it could be a laugh with a group of people.
There's a couple of good games for kids to get, sesame street and Disneyland which they will probably love.
Aside from that, Dancing is all there is - for me, the nature of the tech means it will never have a decent 'proper' game, too laggy - even selecting stuff from the menu is often a massive chore.
Aside from that, Dancing is all there is - for me, the nature of the tech means it will never have a decent 'proper' game, too laggy - even selecting stuff from the menu is often a massive chore.
JBizzleBeard
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Joyride is another decent game...
Might be OK for kids but make sure you get it very cheap - the only driving game where it would finish itself, seeing as steering is pretty much unnecessary.
JBizzleBeard
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I'm just thinking for his 4 year old boy it might be a good game.
JBizzleBeard
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And totally agree don't pay anymore than £15 maximum for Joyride!
I bought it about this time last year, and haven't really used it all that much - but that's because my lounge is very small and doesn't really lend itself well to big groups - which is when kinect becomes more fun. I have used it recently for the Your Shape fitness workouts - which are a killer. Can't really cheat it like you can on the Wii & Move, so it knows when you're not REALLY lunging low enough. Bastard.
dannyboy
tfso!
my 4 year old girl likes it . weve got her kinectimals (you interact with the animals on screen) for xmas , reckon she'll like that. she beats me everytime at the boxing i cant work out why yet
we got our Kinect last xmas for the sprogs
The Nintendo Wii hasnt been touched since .......
IMO Kinect Sports and Dance Central are a must buy ..... For the younger ones KinectAnimals is a must buy (my 6 year old absolutely loves it)
Personally I am not a fan of prancing about your front room in front of the TV , much prefer to play Forza 4 , sit on the sofa controller in hand and relax !!
But the kids play the Kinect all the time . The new Ravin Rabbids game looks good as does the Sesame Street game both available on demo
And if you are restricted on floor space Nyko have released a zoom device that clips over the lens to make your playable area smaller !!
If you got kids I would buy a Kinect over a Wii every day of the week
The Nintendo Wii hasnt been touched since .......
IMO Kinect Sports and Dance Central are a must buy ..... For the younger ones KinectAnimals is a must buy (my 6 year old absolutely loves it)
Personally I am not a fan of prancing about your front room in front of the TV , much prefer to play Forza 4 , sit on the sofa controller in hand and relax !!
But the kids play the Kinect all the time . The new Ravin Rabbids game looks good as does the Sesame Street game both available on demo
And if you are restricted on floor space Nyko have released a zoom device that clips over the lens to make your playable area smaller !!
If you got kids I would buy a Kinect over a Wii every day of the week
JBizzleBeard
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emphyrian
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Had it bought for me last xmas. My son (5yo) loves playing it and when you get a group of people ie new years eve the sports games can be very good fun indeed. he is getting the animal game as we have it as a demo and he loves it.
Starwars comes out for it next year so it is going to be a must buy by then. Games can only get better imho. only downside is it does require a large area in front of it to pick you up properly, so if you only have a small front room it wont be as effective as it could be.
Starwars comes out for it next year so it is going to be a must buy by then. Games can only get better imho. only downside is it does require a large area in front of it to pick you up properly, so if you only have a small front room it wont be as effective as it could be.
Another Berkshire Seagull
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For kids Seasame Street and the new Disney game are great, last years Joyride and sports games should be available cheap and are fun and the latter suitable for adults too.
A new kinect sports game is out this year too but have yet to try that. On XBOX live you can download Fruit Ninja for kinnect which also is great fun (and cheap) for all ages, very competetive.
If you can get over the sillyness of keep fit in front of the TV the new Fitness Evolves 2012 provides a workout.
A new kinect sports game is out this year too but have yet to try that. On XBOX live you can download Fruit Ninja for kinnect which also is great fun (and cheap) for all ages, very competetive.
If you can get over the sillyness of keep fit in front of the TV the new Fitness Evolves 2012 provides a workout.
Kinect Sports Season 2 is brilliant.
The DARTS is fantastic
The DARTS is fantastic