Top Xbox 360 Kinect Kids Games

Xbox 360 History
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 video game console was launched as a successor to the original Xbox, in 2005. After it’s unveiling on MTV and at the Electronics Entertainment Expo in 2005, it sold out completely everywhere, except Japan.

Two of the major features of Xbox 360 are Xbox Live, which allows players to compete online and Kinect, which allows for interactive play. The Kinect device was launched in 2010 and competes directly with Wii and Playstation 3. It holds the Guinness World Record of being the fastest selling consumer electronics device. It sold 8 million units in its first 60 days. Kinect for Xbox 360 is a motion sensing device that works with a webcam, so that users can interact with the device without the need for controllers. The interaction takes the form of gestures and spoken commands.

Kinect’s Benefits
Due to Kinect’s controller free operation, users can engage in full body play. This means that it responds to the players every movement. This encourages a full range of motion when playing each aspect of the game by the use of an Avatar. The Kinect avatar is a character in the game that represents the user and it mirrors your actions. In short it is your game clone.This advance makes it the perfect gaming device for parents concerned about their kids having too much sedentary video game time.

Kinect is a winner of the Parents Choice Gold Award. Even though Kinect is a fairly recent entry to the market, it has a good selection of kid focused games available.


Just Dance 3

The popular and #1 selling game, Xbox 3 dance game is now available for Kinect. Just Dance gets everyone moving to 40 music, from Billboard chart toppers to classic dance tunes. Like the classic Just Dance, modes include Classic mode, Duet mode, Medley, Simon Says and Just Create mode. Just Create is exclusive to Kinect and it allows the user to choreograph and record your own dance moves, using any song in the music catalog. Also new is the Karaoke feature Shout Out, that allows you to sing along for more points. New songs can be downloaded from the Just Dance Store. (See Prices See Reviews)



Wipeout: In The Zone

The television show is now on Kinect. Wipeout: In the Zone utilizes Kinect’s full body tracking capabilities to bring the over the top craziness of the show, into your home. No mud, water or injuries but all of the usual obstacles. The Sucker Punch, the Big Balls and Smack Wall Sweeper are just a few of the 50 obstacles. 4-person multiplayer support, unlockable characters and the ability to use your Xbox live avatars in-game. After playing, you can watch all of your wildest moments on the course again and again with replay. (See Prices See Reviews)



Kinect Star Wars

You can live out your Jedi fantasies as you are transported into George Lucas’ iconic world. Piloting starships, Speeder Bikes and even race Pods. Work together or compete with friends through multiple difficulty level, which are playable simultaneously. Feel the Force December 31, 2011, Pre-orders available through Amazon. (See Prices)



Kinect Adventures!

With Kinect Adventures! You can explore the world...and beyond. Players have 20 exciting adventures that they must jump, kick and dodge their way through. The game really gets kids moving by navigating rapids, playing a rousting game of dodgeball or saving a leaking underwater laboratory.

Afterwards you and the kids can relive your accomplishments, online with Photo Moments and Living Statues. (See Prices See Reviews)



Kinect Sports
Kinect Sports is a multi-sport game that includes six team based as well as individual sports. Soccer, beach volleyball, bowling, table tennis, track and field and boxing are the chosen sports.
There are a variety of game modes for individual or competitive play as well as challenging levels to keep kids interest. With the Kinect Avatar your child will be encouraged to jump, kick, spike and punch. Prices vary depending on vendor. (See Prices Read Reviews)


Kinect Sports SeasonTwo, adds new sports to the Kinect lineup. These include; Tennis, golf, American football, baseball, skiing and darts. (See Prices Read Reviews)