The Bulk of Microsoft E3 2010 Press Event was Kinect Themed.  Beginning with a demonstration of the new motion controllers voice recognition capabilities.  If there was any doubt that Microsoft had included this functionality it can be put to rest.  As commanding the Xbox 360’s Kinect functionality was as easy as saying “Xbox _____”  which allowed the demonstrator to select music, movies, friends, and other functionalities from the Xbox dashboard.

Video Conferencing was also featured in the show.  A demonstrator conferenced with a family member across the country via Kinect.  They were able to watch videos, look at pictures, and other functionalities of the Xbox dashboard.  A theme throughout the show was that Kinect’s abilty to free up your hands by allowing you to voice activate many processes.

Shown Above Kinectimals, the interactive game for children of all ages that allows users to interact with a virtual pet.

Joyride – the motion controlled Kart Racer was demoed.

Kinect Fitness

Forza Kinect?

Dance Central – Harmonix

  • This article was updated on July 24th, 2021

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