Nyjets68 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I've been recently looking into getting a kinect and the reviews I've read seem very back and forth and I don't want to waste money if I won't use it. So do you think it's worth getting or not really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBuzz7S Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Eh. During the preview program, I used it for like an hour or two and that's only because friends wanted to record themselves doing stupid things. There is nothing out there that would encourage me, personally, to purchase the device. You can use it for voice commands on Mass Effect 3, along with a few other "hardcore" games, but the majority of its games are childish and cater to children/families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEG23 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I've been recently looking into getting a kinect and the reviews I've read seem very back and forth and I don't want to waste money if I won't use it. So do you think it's worth getting or not really? Welcome to the site, for future reference there is a search function that allows you to search for threads already created, as many have already asked the question "Is it worth it" In fact there was a thread on the first page with the same title and another one on page 2. http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=339338 http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=333112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mewi Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I know they let you use it for ME3 now... being a mass effect fan it DOES tempt me. But I know I'm not going to use any of the features for it anyone, even with ME3... Because come on? Why would I talk to my squad when I can just press a directional button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxy kyle Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Depends if you like being active in your games. If you would have more fun jumping and ducking and punching etc..in your games then get Kinect. If you would rather sit and relax and have no interest in being physically active in your games then dont get it. Personally I love the kinect and im very happy I got it. It has some great fitness games and dance games that you will have a blast on while getting a decent workout. Also girls like to play Dance games, my ex used to come over all the time when we were dating and play Dance Central, fun to watch. Got rid of it once we broke up, but thats not the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradysLady85 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I've been recently looking into getting a kinect and the reviews I've read seem very back and forth and I don't want to waste money if I won't use it. So do you think it's worth getting or not really? I love my kinect, you may not play a game with it every time you turn on the xbox, but it works with Netflix and other apps. You don't have to use a controller and waste your batteries to switch to a new episode, just tell the xbox to play the next episode. But seriously the kinect is worth it, I was very skeptical myself, they even have some free games for it in the games section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdubb Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 bought it about a year ago...dont use it that often but my daughter loves the kinect (kinectimals, adventures, Harry Potter, funlabs etc.)...so for me it was worth it...and with StarWars, ME3, Forza4 for Kinect it is going the right way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRON0314 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I think it will get better in the future but right now it is a novelty. We'll see. Plus I live in an a second floor apartment...doesn't bode well for the jumping and moving aspect of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFILL450 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 It's nice to be able to say "Xbox Pause" when you want to pause Netflix. And it is kind of fun on occasion. But for $150, in my opinion, it's not worth it. If you can get it for $100 than maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtowers Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I do like the Kinect. Very fun to use your own body as the controller. I can't wait for some better games to come out, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenCapt Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 It's great if you have kids, fun with groups and so-so by yourself. Make sure you have enough room & light for it to work properly though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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