Has anyone played Kinect for Xbox 360?

[ActiveMSers]

The Kinect is sort of like the Wii on steroids. This addition to the Xbox 360 uses no controllers and looks really cool. I would think it would be great for fitness. It needs to be played mostly standing up, though, and you also need a good bit of room to move around (coffee tables are bad). Anyone tried it out yet? What are the best games?

[Stella]

Hi Dave,

I have the Kinect and Xbox. I got them for Christmas. It is really awesome and I am glad I got it instead of the Wii as with the Wii you need controllers for every person. The Kinect, all you need is your body. I have quite a few games already but the ones I really enjoy for fitness are Zumba Fitness and Dance Central.

Stella

[Bigrushfan]

Hi Dave,

My son has the Kinect, but unfortunately he mainly plays games with the controllers and doesn't get any exercise from the Kinect games I bought for him. Kids these days...I think it's time I step in and give it a whirl. I will let you know if I learn of any Kinect games that are worth playing.

John

[Stella]

Hi John,

When I do the dancing on the Kinect, I try to get my little girl involved and she loves it. Maybe try and do that with your son? I also recently got the new Carnival game which is a carnival game, lol, and you can interact with the rides and even win prizes. Lots of fun also lets you spend some fun time together with your kids!

Enjoy!

Stella

[Bigrushfan]

Thanks Stella,

I like the sound of the carnival game. I always liked the rollercoaster tycoon game for the PC. I imagine Dave will also find these games interesting for the Kinect. My son tends to gravitate to the kick boxing/fighting games. The kick boxing offers a pretty good workout, but I will have to try and buy some games that are a little less violent next time we are back in the US. I am sure he will enjoy them. Dad too.

cheers,
John

[Stella]

Hi John,

I used to have the Rollercoaster Tycoon game for the PC years back but it ruined my PC (Back in America). Now, I don't buy any games for the PC only for the Playstation or Xbox. By the way, are you British by any chance? I noticed you sign off by saying "cheers." That is a common phrase here in Britain. Just wondering.

All the best,

Stella