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Xbox One Kinect Worth It?

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  1. Slam Dunk

    Slam Dunk Contributing Member

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    Hey guys, I got my first console over the long weekend. An Xbox One. It came bundled with a Kinect and Dance Central Spotlight. For those of you who have Xbox Ones, is it worth keeping the Kinect? Or would you rather trade it for a few more games?

    I'll be using the Xbox for casual gaming and Netflix/Amazon Instant Video.

    I thought I'd tap into the wisdom of Clutchfans here for some input :)
     
    #1 Slam Dunk, Dec 2, 2014
  2. seclusion

    seclusion rip chadwick

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    Don't trade it in. It's priceless for the voice / gesture controls alone.
    Do you have any idea how many times I've said "Xbox, record that"? It saves a lot of hassle over using control commands. They've implemented a lot of controller shortcuts that help (you can tell the console was originally intended to be used with Kinect), but I love mine.
    It'll also save you about 30 minutes every time you need to put in a code, you just let the Xbox scan the QR code and voila.

    If you're using it for Netflix, you'll definitely get your money's worth. There's a lot of times I don't even look for a controller because I can get a movie playing, and control it with just voice or gesture.
     
    #2 seclusion, Dec 2, 2014
  3. rezdawg

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    Kinect is solid...I use it every day. It's actually a hassle to use a controller now. Just talk and it does it...even if I have to repeat something, it's still worth it.
     
    #3 rezdawg, Dec 2, 2014
  4. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    I only use it to pause movies while I go to the bathroom.

    Hooray Technology!
     
    #4 REEKO_HTOWN, Dec 2, 2014
  5. Harrisment

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    Yeah I use my kinect constantly. Being able to control the full tv experience with voice is awesome. It always takes me a minute to adjust now when I use a TV Without it.
     
    #5 Harrisment, Dec 2, 2014
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    Yeah I still have the 360, but I use the voice commands a lot. In fact, I get vaguely annoyed that my PS3 doesn't have the same functionality.

    Plus, sometimes my five year old daughter will pipe up with hilarious comments like "Xbox! Turn on!"
     
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    Alright, that part sold it for me. I'm keeping it. Thanks guys :)
     
    #7 Slam Dunk, Dec 2, 2014
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    Reasons to keep it for me are the voice commands as everyone else has mentioned.

    Being able to say xbox "????" and the c ommand just comes in is pretty awesome.

    -Xbox record that
    -xbox go home
    -xbox you're drunk (jk)
    -xbox watch tv
    -xbox launch
    -xbox go to "'''"

    etc. It's worth keeping it.
     
    #8 LCAhmed, Dec 2, 2014
  9. Mr. Clutch

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    I use it all the time. It's nice.

    Is it worth the extra money? Idk. Up to you.
     
    #9 Mr. Clutch, Dec 2, 2014
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    Does this work on Xbox 360 with kinect too??
     
    #10 ynelilvs99, Dec 2, 2014
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    Man I've been missing out
    I've had my Xbox for over 3 years
     
    #11 ynelilvs99, Dec 2, 2014
  12. seclusion

    seclusion rip chadwick

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    Not Xbox record that or the QR code, no. Gestures and voice work, but not as well as the new Kinect.
     
    #12 seclusion, Dec 2, 2014
  13. Pizza_Da_Hut

    Pizza_Da_Hut I put on pants for this?

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    If you're using it as an entertainment center, yes. If its in another room where you only game, no. At that time get a ps4.
     
    #13 Pizza_Da_Hut, Dec 2, 2014
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