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Who here actually uses their Kinect on the Xbone?
Posted on 10/26/14 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 10/26/14 at 12:42 pm
About to be a peasant and order an Xbone for Sunset Overdrive. The SO bundle doesn't come with a Kinect. How much will I truly be missing out on?
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Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:00 pm to stout
I use it to turn everything on and off and switch back and forth from tv and Netflix
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:08 pm to stout
if youve never used one, i could see it not being worth it.
i couldnt go back to not having it though. it's how i turn my xbox on and off every time as well as controlling the volume for my tv. its cool for selecting stuff on netflix and skype without ever having to find or use the controller.
that's about all i use it for and doesnt seem really worth the 100 extra dollars but im glad i have it. plus with all the sweet halo skills im about to unleash i will get a TON of use out of the "xbox record that" feature
the only think i dont like is it has to sit out in front of or above the tv and its not tiny. i wish it was smaller, im kinda a minimalist and dont like the clutter
i couldnt go back to not having it though. it's how i turn my xbox on and off every time as well as controlling the volume for my tv. its cool for selecting stuff on netflix and skype without ever having to find or use the controller.
that's about all i use it for and doesnt seem really worth the 100 extra dollars but im glad i have it. plus with all the sweet halo skills im about to unleash i will get a TON of use out of the "xbox record that" feature
the only think i dont like is it has to sit out in front of or above the tv and its not tiny. i wish it was smaller, im kinda a minimalist and dont like the clutter
Posted on 10/26/14 at 1:39 pm to stout
I use it for quick changing of channels and recording cool stuff that happens. You aren't missing much tho.
Posted on 10/26/14 at 2:23 pm to stout
I love kinect for little dumb things. I get up to go piss while watching netflix I just say xbox pause then xbox play when I get back. Or go to whatever game or channel.
I feel like if you never had it you wouldnt miss it i guess but now that I have it I couldnt go to not having it.
I feel like if you never had it you wouldnt miss it i guess but now that I have it I couldnt go to not having it.
Posted on 10/26/14 at 3:26 pm to stout
:)
This post was edited on 10/26/14 at 3:31 pm
Posted on 10/26/14 at 4:13 pm to stout
I love it. They have and update that makes it easier without it but I think it is totally worth it
Posted on 10/26/14 at 4:14 pm to stout
Do you like talking to your TV?
Are you too lazy to use your controller?
Do you want an always on camera tracking every movement in the room?
If you're like me and answered No to each of those questions, then you don't need one. I traded my kinect in towards my Destiny PS4 bundle. I tried it out when I first got my Xbox one but after that trial period, it remained unplugged and in my closet until I traded it in. Some may like it, but I'm fine with doing what I need to with the controller.
TL:DR version, You're not missing anything.
Are you too lazy to use your controller?
Do you want an always on camera tracking every movement in the room?
If you're like me and answered No to each of those questions, then you don't need one. I traded my kinect in towards my Destiny PS4 bundle. I tried it out when I first got my Xbox one but after that trial period, it remained unplugged and in my closet until I traded it in. Some may like it, but I'm fine with doing what I need to with the controller.
TL:DR version, You're not missing anything.
Posted on 10/26/14 at 4:39 pm to stout
If you never get it, you won't miss it.
I appreciate the convenience of kinect commands for basic things like party maintenance, pausing video, and volume adjustments. since i've gone pretty much all digital, I enjoy loading up games through voice commands.
it isn't anything earth shattering, but if you want to embrace your inner lazy bastard and yell at the xbox to do your bidding it may be worth your while.
also, I'm on the sunset overdrive pain train. chaos squad, anyone?
I appreciate the convenience of kinect commands for basic things like party maintenance, pausing video, and volume adjustments. since i've gone pretty much all digital, I enjoy loading up games through voice commands.
it isn't anything earth shattering, but if you want to embrace your inner lazy bastard and yell at the xbox to do your bidding it may be worth your while.
also, I'm on the sunset overdrive pain train. chaos squad, anyone?
This post was edited on 10/26/14 at 4:40 pm
Posted on 10/26/14 at 9:10 pm to stout
If you're planning on using TV integration you're really missing out.
If you're just using it for gaming it will not be missed.
If you're just using it for gaming it will not be missed.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 8:35 am to stout
I dont. Its been broken for months now and I haven't sent it back.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 9:16 am to stout
Totally worth it if you are using it on your main tv. I find myself trying to tell my other tvs to pause or off or whatever. I didn't like it at first but it's so easy now to just say "xbox pause". I think it's the future of controlling devices.
Posted on 10/27/14 at 12:09 pm to stout
I don't use the gestures, that shite works like shite.. But I use the voice commands ALL the time. I don't even know where my remote for my TV is anymore... I lost it in a move and didn't skip a beat.
You'll be missing out on a lot of the functionality...
You'll be missing out on a lot of the functionality...
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