Introducing Kinect for Xbox 360

You are the controller. No gadgets, no gizmos, just you!

Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways without using a controller. Imagine controlling movies and music with the wave of a hand or the sound of your voice. With Kinect, technology evaporates, letting the natural magic in all of us shine.

What is Kinect?

Magic Disguised as Technology

With Kinect for Xbox 360, you are the controller. Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect gets your whole body in the game. Imagine controlling movies and music with the wave of a hand or the sound of your voice. With Kinect, technology evaporates, letting the natural magic in all of us shine. And the best part is Kinect works with every Xbox 360.

Motion Sensor

Kinect uses a motion sensor that tracks your entire body. So when you play, it’s not only about your hands and wrists. It’s about all of you. Arms, legs, knees, waist, hips and so on.

Skeletal Tracking

As you play, Kinect creates a digital skeleton of you based on depth data. So when you move left or right or jump around, the sensor will capture it and put you in the game.

Facial Recognition

Kinect ID remembers who you are by collecting physical data that’s stored in your profile. So when you want to play again, Kinect will know it’s you, making it easy to jump in whenever you want.

Voice Recognition

Kinect uses four strategically placed microphones within the sensor to recognize and separate your voice from the other noises in the room, so you can control movies and more with your voice.

Why Kinect?

• Full Body Gaming - Controller-free gaming means full body play. Kinect responds to how you move. So if you have to kick, then kick. If you have to jump, then jump. You already know how to play. All you have to do now is to get off the couch.
• It's All About You - Once you wave your hand to activate the sensor, your Kinect will be able to recognise you and access your Avatar. Then you’ll be able to jump in and out of different games, and show off and share your moves.
• Use Your Voice - Kinect uses advanced entertainment technology to respond to the sound of your voice. Just say “Xbox” to reveal a series of voice commands. So you’ll be able to control HD movies with the sound of your voice, no remote required.
• Endless Entertainment - Enjoy HD movies, music and sports through Xbox LIVE without any extra accessories. Just use a wave of your hand or the sound of your voice to enjoy endless entertainment.
• Something For Everyone - Whether you’re a gamer or not, anyone can play and have a blast. And with advanced parental controls, Kinect promises a gaming experience that’s safe, secure and fun for everyone.

Directions for use:

• Kinect needs to see your entire body to function as intended
• Clear the area between the sensor and the players.
• One player: Stand back 6 feet (1.8 m).
• Two players: Stand back 8 feet (2.4 m).
• Make sure that the play space is at least 6 feet (1.8 m) wide and not wider or longer than 12 feet (3.6 m).
• Make sure the room has bright, even lighting