XBox Kinect Games – Top 10 for 2011
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Kinect Games #1: Kinectimals
Kinectimals is good, clean fun for kids of all ages, letting you build friendships with exotic creatures like cheetahs, lions and Bengal tigers. The game offers 20 different animals for you to adopt and name, then you get to watch them grow up. Teach them to fetch, sit, hop around and even jump rope. Don’t forget to pet them and give them lots of love to score extra points. “This game is one of the best I have ever seen for kids… my 5 year old daughter giggles, dances and gets a great workout.” -Jennifer S., Amazon.com |
$25.67
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Kinect Games #2: Kinect Sports
With Kinect Sports, you can have your own world-class arena or stadium right in your own living room. Featuring beach volleyball, table tennis, boxing, track and field, soccer and bowling, the whole family can have loads of fun kicking, punching, running and dodging. You can play as an individual or compete against other players. All this makes this one of the coolest Kinect games out there. “I spent the first three days with it just playing all the different games, and I have lost about 10 pounds in the process.” – A. Eide, Amazon.com |
$42.80 |
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Kinect Games #3: Dance Central
Dance Central for XBox Kinect games features a killer soundtrack with moves from some of today’s “I am not in the best shape, and I can not dance at all, but Dance Central is one of the best games I have
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$44.99 |
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Kinect Games #4: Your Shape Fitness Evolved
Your Shape Fitness Evolved delivers a 3D fitness simulation, meaning you are the controller, and you can see yourself doing all the moves on screen. Unlike other fitness games you may have played in the past, with Kinect games, you are completely free of any wires or external controllers, leaving you free to move as much as you want. With this game, you can play in the gym by yourself, work with a personal trainer to make sure you’re doing the moves right or take a yoga, kickboxing or martial arts class. Real workouts from Women’s Health and Men’s Health magazines are also featured. If you’re looking to shape up quickly in the privacy of your home without hassling with a gym, you should check out this game. “I have had Your Shape: Fitness Evolved for about a week, and my boyfriend and I have been having a ton of fun working out with this game!” – Erica, Amazon.com
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$34.99 |
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Kinect Games #5: Michael Jackson The Experience
Michael Jackson The Experience is a long-anticipated dance game for XBox Kinect. Players of any ability will be able to emulate Michael Jackson’s signature moves (or at least try to!). This game features all the greatest hits, as you’d expect. One of the coolest things about this game is not only does it have the Kinect motion-capture capabilities but also microphone functionality, so you can dance and sing like the king of pop himself. If you’re a Michael Jackson fan, you’ll love being part of this game. “I get to dance like MJ and lose weight without feeling like I’m working out… it’s hilarious watchig my 64 year old mother trying to mimic MJ.
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$44.99 |
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Kinect Games #6: Zumba Fitness Join the Party
Choose from 30 different dance routines with Zumba Fitness and instructors like Tanya Beardsley and Gina Grant. Work up a sweat with the 30-minute routines without even realizing you’re working out. With Kinect games, you can dance without being hooked to any controller whatsoever, so you can move freely to the beat. “I’m only at the beginner level and I’m (grinning but) SERIOUSLY TIRED within 20 mins!!” – Marny F.,
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$40.99 |
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Kinect Games #7: Kinect Joy Ride
Kinect games Joy Ride is the first racing game where you are the controller. Race karts while performing big jumps and full-body stunts. Fire rockets, spin, twist and smash through destruction areas. This is a blast to play alone but even more fun when you get your friends involved. Even if you don’t know what you’re doing, Joy Ride makes it fun to learn. “Joy Ride is so much fun that we will play until our knees give out and we have to sit down.” – Bill M., Amazon.com |
$37.34
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Kinect Games #8: Carnival Games Monkey See Monkey Do
Step right up and enjoy all the carnival fun you love including the kitchy carnival atmosphere and 20 games with full-body action. Tackle the midway and enjoy classic games like Ring Fling, Strength Test and Wheel of Chance or try something new like Funnel Cake Falls, Rocket to Mars or Crash Test Dummy. You can even dive into the Shark Tank or take a ride on Gold Rush Mountain. This is one of the Kinect games that is really a blast for all ages. “[We] enjoyed the Wii version of this game, but the Kinect version is way better… by far the best Kinect game we’ve played.” – Ron, Amazon.com
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$49.99 |
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Kinect Games #9: EA Sports Active 2
EA Sports Active 2 includes a heart rate monitor, allowing you to regulate the intensity of your workout and optimize your performance. You can create unlimited customized workouts by combining over 70 activites, games and exercises. You can also chart and share your progress on the EA Sports Active online community to get motivation from other users if you need it. New workouts and exercises can also be downloaded via Xbox Live. “This “game” really gives you a great cardiovascular buttkick.” – M. Davis, Amazon.com
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$32.30 |
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Kinect Games #10: Sonic Free Riders
With Sonic Free Riders, you can turn and twist your way through the stunning Sonic courses you’ve come to expect. Twist, jump and turn in an exhilerating race either by yourself or to beat your friends across the finish line. Use your own Avatar, or choose your favorite Sonic character. Gain a competitive edge by shaking, swinging or throwing your arms to launch the items you pick up on your high-octane journey. “I hightly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys Sonic or anyone who enjoys a little bit of a challenge.” – Benjamin S., Amazon.com
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$22.14 |
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Many new Kinect games are on the horizon, as the developers are just getting started with this amazing new technology. We’ll always keep you posted about the best Kinect games, so check back often!
