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Kinect Bundle
Product Features:
# Xbox 360 S console - A bold design and the black glossy finish mean it looks every bit as good as it performs. The Xbox 360 S console runs whisper quiet, letting you play games and watch movies without interference. Easily connect to Xbox LIVE, play with friends all over the world and experience a world of entertainment.
# 250 GB Hard Drive - internal, removable hard drive offers more storage space for games, music, pictures, trailers, demos, levels, HD TV and movies, and other Xbox Live content than previous Xbox 360 models.
# Integrated 802.11 n Wi- Fi - enjoy a faster and easier connection to the world of entertainment on Xbox live, where you can stream HD movies, TV shows, and download games in 1080p and 5.1 surround sound. Compatible with b/g/n wireless networks.
# Kinect ready - revolutionary body-tracking technology mirrors your movements on-screen and allows you to play a game without a controller. A specialized port allows you to seamlessly connect the Kinect (included).
# One Month Xbox Live Gold Membership - gives you access to online chat, exclusive online content like game demos, HD movies and TV shows from Netflix, downloadable games from Xbox Live Arcade and more.
# Kinect Sensor - you can experience gaming like never before. Easy to use and fun for everyone, the Kinetic sensor uses revolutionary full-body tracking to put you in the center of the fun. This amazing new technology allows the sensor to recognize your body and mirror your movements in the game, making you the controller. All you need is a little room to play, with approximately 6 feet of free space between you and the sensor. With Kinect, Xbox 360 now has the best controller ever made -YOU!
# Kinect Adventures Game - Float in outer space. Experience the thrill of roaring rapids. Tackle mountaintop obstacle courses and dive into the deep to explore a leaky underwater observatory? all from your living room. With Kinect Adventures you are the controller, as you jump, dodge and kick your way through exciting adventures set in a variety of exotic locations. Rated 'E' for Everyone.
# More Connections - Five USB ports offer more accessory and storage options, while an integrated optical audio out port provides an easier connection to the booming sound of your A/V receiver, in addition to the standard Ethernet port and HDMI output.
# Black Wireless Controller - this award-winning high performance wireless controller features a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of 30 hours on 2 AA batteries.
# Black Xbox Live Headset - lets you talk to other users online and interact with voice activated games.
Specifications:
Brand : Microsoft
Color : Black
Model ID : Xbox 360
Variant : 250GB Kinect bundle
Sound : Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound
Controllers : Xbox 360 wireless controller
Hard disk : 250GB
Video encoding : PAL
Wireless : IEEE 802.11n
USB : 5
HDMI : Yes
AV multi-output : Yes
AV Digital output : Yes
Motion gaming : Yes
Ethernet : Yes
Controller Ports : 2
Product Description:
The special edition Xbox 360 250GB console with Kinect. Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways - no controller required. Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect gets everyone off the couch moving, laughing and cheering. See a ball? Kick it. Control an HD movie with a wave of a hand. Want to join a friend in the fun? Simply jump in. Wi-Fi is built-in for easier connection to the world of entertainment on Xbox LIVE, where HD movies and TV stream in an instant. Xbox 360 is more entertainment, games and fun.
Customer Reviews- From Search Engines
My Verdict:
I have owned numerous Xbox 360's when they came out. I started with the original 20 gig and after having some issues with some accessories (the intercooler I bought literally melted into the back of my 360), so I upgraded to the Elite.
I loved the new console and I never had an issue with it. But there were always some negative issues with other systems including the noise, the size of the power brick and how hot the games would get at times while playing. Hence, I can say Kinect is great so far and you save $140 by getting this bundle.
I played Kinect Adventures first, the game that comes with the box. Wii - like? Yes? Fun. Sooo.. much more fun than any Wii game I've played. The Kinect can track your every move-hands, head, arms, hips, feet, Everything - is just AMAZING!!!. No controller can detect whether you're moving side-side, backwards/forwards, squatting or jumping, while at the same time moving your arms. It's just brilliant how well Kinect works.
One game in particular shows the potential of this thing. You're in an underwater tank and crazy fish keeps poking holes in the glass. You've to plug these holes to keep water from coming in. In some cases, I have to use both hands, both feet and my head to plug all of the holes... Yes, all at the same time. My friend and I had a blast with it. The other games were just as fun.
I think your shape is best highlighted what Kinect is capable of. You are an infrared application of yourself on the screen. The shape of my body was precise (Unfortunately) and it even picked up the logo of the T-shirt I was wearing. There're numerous exercises you can do and you can follow along with an instructor. You have to stay in sync with the instructor to earn points and advance to higher levels. Here, Kinect does an amazing job of following your every movement and comparing it to the instructor. Not spreading your feet far enough apart? It'll tell you. Not keeping the right rhythm? It'll tell you. It's so much more immersive than anything I've played on the Wii and I can now actually see myself doing your shape instead of hitting the gym. It's really fantastic.
What I loved so far:
Being a gadget nerd, though I had Xbox 360 still I wanted this bundle because of the larger hard drive, quietness of the new console, and the built-in wireless.
1. I loved the new look. Elite was black but the console was bulky. The new one is designed sleek and more compact.
2. The touch sensitive buttons are cool, you don't even have to press.
3. The power brick is much smaller and leaves way more room.
4. The Xbox is much more quiet.
5. 3 USB hookups is great
6. 250 gig hard drive is all I will ever need.
7. The Kinect is just amazing- works extremely well, recognized my every movement and voice command. It's sure the next generation gaming. It's just awesome - already used video chat, and the camera actually follows you around, whether you go up or down or anywhere. I cannot wait to use it more.
8. Since there is no remote for Kinect - you never have to worry about whether or not the batteries are charged.
9. Games are definitely more fun (than Wii) and addictive. Dance Central and Your Shape Fitness Evolved are the 2 additional games I received. I was a little skeptical about the interface. But after a couple of hours I am convinced. I was surprised how well the Kinetic tracked my movements, but I guess it varies from game to game. One workout with your Shape Fitness had my legs burning but without using weights. Honestly, even though I was having fun, I had to stop playing since I was too tuckered out. This is definitely an incentive to get in shape.
10. Set-up was really simple and straight forward and we were playing games in just a few minutes. Unplugged the old Xbox 360; plugged in the power supply to the new 360; plugged in the HDMI cable (no more adapter required); plugged in the digital audio cable; set the Kinect under my TV; plugged it into the Xbox; turned it on and ready to go. Set it up in minutes - setting up the wireless connection, entering your Xbox Live info, and a few update downloads - very painless process.
Though I see a lot of reviews complaining about lag, that is, it takes a bit for the Kinect to detect your movements and get them on the screen, is there lag? Yes, as measured in fractions of a second. Is it noticeable? Only if you are specifically focusing on it. But, it is not noticeable during actual game play, because you are focusing on the game. Just like the Wii, you quickly learn to compensate for that fraction of a second difference. It's an absolute non-issue!!.
Even my closest friend whose life isn't defined by gadgets, even posted on FB that Kinect is really amazing after I played with her. It exceeded my expectations and I was really happy with the purchase. My whole family from grandparents to kids loved the games - Most suitable for dance and exercise.
Great deal. Don't pass it up. Great savings.
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