#XBOX 360 KINECT UPDATE#
Opt for the latest “must install” update to the Xbox system and you don’t need that disc.
#XBOX 360 KINECT INSTALL#
Rather confusingly the manual constantly refers to an install DVD that you’ve got to put in, but just ignore it. All the cables you need come in the box and it's basically a dedicated splitter cable that is all very straightforward to install, with plenty of diagrams in the Quick Start guide to show you what to do. The cable offers enough power and it’s really as simple as connecting one cable. If, however, you have an older model then you’ll also need to find a plug socket from which to power it. If you’ve recently upgraded or bought the newer Xbox 360 S (Slim) then you can connect the Kinect device straight into a USB socket and be done with it. The good news is that it's long enough that your Xbox 360 can still be buried in your Home Cinema rack with the Kinect sensor on top standing proud. Out the back is a long cable that - depending on which Xbox 360 you have - connects in different ways. Out of the box and Kinect is a largish glossy black bar sat on a motorised stand that sports three circles on the front. There are no buttons, no power switches, only the words "Xbox 360" on the front to tell you that it’s something to do with your console.
#XBOX 360 KINECT TV#
You might have a big room, but don’t forget you’ve got to take into account the depth of your sofa and possibly your TV stand meaning that your lounge needs to be at least 12-15ft wide if you are going to have plenty of space to play.įor us, in our quaint Victorian cottage, we were on the limits of what was possible without moving the sofa - something we ended up doing when it came to testing some of the more energetic games like Ubisoft’s Your Shape, Fighters Uncaged, and Microsoft's Kinect Adventures. Now that we’ve got the Kinect’s space requirements out of the way, what of the actual accessory itself? We suspect for most people 6ft won’t be a problem, however 8ft probably will be. That sensor needs to be placed either below or above your TV, and you can say goodbye to the coffee table. To work properly, and effectively, you’ll need to be able to stand between 1.8m (6ft) and 2.4m (8ft) from the Kinect sensor.
Your rooms are big, you’ll be fine. For Brits and Europeans however, you could find that the small flat or cute Victorian cottage that you are so fond of just isn’t big enough. We’ve been in many houses across your fine land and we have yet to see a lounge, or should we say “family room”, that wouldn’t take the Kinect. Now for Americans reading this, we don’t see this being a problem. But before we get to the bit about the theoretical possibilities, the bit about the actual experience, or the bit where you have to contort your body in more ways than you would probably like, we have to make sure you are aware of what could be the ultimate deal breaker. You see Kinect, for all its excitement, for all its uncertainty, and for all its “magic”, has one major flaw: you need a big lounge. You’re also not really sure whether you want a console that makes you shout at your TV either. You're not entirely sure whether or not you really want an accessory for your games console that will make you lie on the floor in your lounge. Then, we had the high profile announcement at this year’s E3 in Los Angeles, and now on 4 November 2010 it goes on sale in the US, and just 6 days later (10 November) it goes on sale in the UK. Is it the dawn of a new era of gaming? Or merely a gimmick that will see Christmas dreams dashed? Read on to find out. (Pocket-lint) - Microsoft Kinect first burst on to the scene as Project Natal over a year ago.
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