What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of motion-controlled video games? Surely, with most gamers, it is probably the Wii console. However, things haven’t been the same lately, especially with the recent launch of the Microsoft Kinect motion-sensing video game program. Across the nation, parents and kids alike are pouring into retailers seeking to get their hands on a Kinect console that promises exciting games and an increased improvement to the Xbox 360 gaming experience.
Kinect already sells 2.5 million
Just 25 days after launching the Kinect, Monday, it had been announced by Microsoft that over Black Friday, the business got to 2.5 million Kinects being sold. A total of 5 million is what the business plans on selling. This is just over the holidays.
“We are thrilled about the consumer reaction to Kinect,” Don Mattrick who is the president of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft explained, “and are working hard with our retail and manufacturing partners to expedite production and shipments of Kinect to restock shelves as fast as possible to keep up with demand.”
More than 60,000 stores in 38 countries sell the Kinect.
What the Microsoft Kinect does
There is no need for hand controllers with the Microsoft Kinect. Your X-Box 360 becomes a voice-activated console with the Kinect. The best part over it is that it does more than that. There is a lot it does. There is also facial recognition within the console. It also does video capturing. It could be used for everything from selecting favorite TV shows to creating digital artwork. Do you love the Xbox Live? Then there is a good chance the Kinect is for you. Using the cameras and microphones, you are able to have a webcam-like chat with multiple friends at once, enhancing the Xbox Live experience.
Really great reviews and sales of Kinect
Many enjoy the Microsoft Kinect probably the most because your body is the controller. This is as opposed to the Wii and PlayStation Move. The next big thing in video games is likely to be motion-sensing consoles. This is shown in the fact that the Kinect has sold like hotcakes when reviews are amazing.
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Kinect Sales
microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/nov10/11-29msxboxblackfridaymopr.mspx
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