With all of the excitement surrounding the new Kinect, there are numerous individuals who are excited about taking advantage of this new technology. Although the new Xbox Kinect bundles are appealing, there is also a large demographic of fans who are not able to shell out hundreds of dollars for a new console and the Kinect. On the plus side, the new Kinect sensor is compatible with all old generations of the Xbox. Depending upon how old one's Xbox is, a buyer might new to buy one or two supplementary components, but the price is still considerably less than the cost of a new unit.
With the new models for the Xbox, the Kinect sensor simply plugs into a dedicated port on the unit, which also powers the Kinect. If you have an older model of the Xbox, then you will need to plug one end of the Kinect into a wall outlet in order to power it. The other end of the Kinect will need to be plugged into a Usb port on the older Xbox, and the unit will work just as it would with a new model. It might mean that you will have a few supplementary wires, but these can really be stored out of sight. The potential of the technology in the Kinect sensor will not be affected.
Although the Kinect does not require Wi-Fi services to operate, the new Kinect models of the Xbox have built in Wi-Fi capabilities. In order to way Wi-Fi services in the older xbox models you must buy an external unit. The motorized base of the Kinect tilts and scans the camera to track your body movements with all versions of the Xbox. The only scenario in which your Kinect will require Wi-Fi services is if you select to download new Kinect games straight through the Xbox Live marketplace. However, these games can also be purchased individually from a wide range of retailers.
Once you have purchased your Kinect sensor and have installed it on your Xbox, it is time for the fun to begin! You will be able to control movies, music, and games with a wave of your hand. Additionally, the Kinect can accommodate four different players on one game at a time without the need for controllers or additional, bulky equipment. With the Kinect, your gaming experience truly becomes all about you!
