Kinect stories

Microsoft has now announced that you can purchase a standalone Xbox One Kinect sensor starting from this October.

Kiwi Xbox One fans rejoice as voice commands hit NZ from July, despite the accent challenge still being fine-tuned by Microsoft.

Microsoft unveils standalone Xbox One without Kinect, reduces price of bundle with Kinect. Available from June 9 in selected retailers. #XboxOne.

Microsoft and Rare announce Kinect Sports Rivals will be available exclusively on Xbox One from April 8, 2014.

Yes I disappeared for a while as I received the new Microsoft Xbox One and had to ‘test’ it out for a while :).

Apple has acquired PrimeSense, the original creators of Microsoft’s Kinect, for USD $345m to enhance its Apple TV product range.

Microsoft denies reports of Xbox One bundle without Kinect, stating it believes the $499 price tag is value for money.

It is looking as if DICE and Battlefield 4 are to be the first to take advantage of the Xbox One’s updated Kinect capabilities.

adidas miCoach for Xbox 360 and Kinect brings professional, tailored fitness to the living room, targeting serious athletes with a high-tech approach.

Microsoft gears up for innovative Kinect future, hinting at advanced motion-sensor tech and new gaming experiences on Xbox.

Kinect Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure enchants but doesn't innovate, offering families fun, albeit familiar, motion-sensing gaming.

Kinect Star Wars, aiming for the younger crowd, delivers mixed force-powered joy but leaves seasoned fans wanting.

Skyrim fans rejoice! Shout 'Fus Ro Dah' for real as the latest Xbox 360 update introduces over 200 voice commands via Kinect.

Peter Molyneux, the brain behind Fable, bids farewell to Lionhead Studios and Microsoft Euro to embark on a new venture, 22 Cans.

Mass Effect 3 elevates gameplay with Kinect's voice command features, enhancing the core gamer's experience, confirmed at Auckland event.

Working out with Xbox Kinect, Nintendo Wii or PlayStation Move could help protect cognition in older adults, researchers find.

Raving Rabbids: Alive and Kicking delivers laughs and a novel Kinect party experience, but lacks lasting appeal.

Xbox Kinect's voice command update, tackling NZ's unique accent, faces a slight delay but promises an enhanced gaming experience.

Previously confined to clunky foot mats or tracking remotes, Kinect's body tracking offered the technology the genre desperately needed to go mainstream.

From living room dances to medical marvels, the Kinect transcends gaming, sparking innovation in fields from healthcare to mining.