Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360

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.

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

The motion-sensing Kinect interface.

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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.

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.

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

The back houses the lone connection cable.

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

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

Lift your hands high to block incoming blow.

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Swipe motions help you select menu items.

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Move your feet!

Jeff Wilson getting down (kinda).

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

Calibrate your Kinect should a problem occur.

Position the sensor for the optimum game experience.