Microsoft has created quite a buzz with its latest announcement about its new Kinect product.
People that are trying to choose between a Wii and the Xbox may wonder if there is really a difference.
Listed below are some comparisons to help people choose.
Capabilities Obviously, both the Wii and Kinect allow users to play a wide variety of games such as baseball, tennis and other active type games.
These games can be played by one user or multiple people.
Both systems can also play movies and access the internet.
However, the Kinect allows a chat feature between players, even if the player is in another location.
This allows people to connect over the internet and play games as if they were in the same room.
Furthermore, using the internet connection, people in different locations can watch the same movie.
This adds a whole new meaning to the phrase "movie night.
" What's more, the Kinect has the ability to download movies from the popular DVD rental sites that have grown in popularity over the last few years.
And the webcam that is used to allow people to video chat during games on the Kinect can be used alone for a simple conversation between friends that are miles apart.
Control system The Wii system has a long list of objects that can be used in the various games.
A steering wheel, fishing rod and the basic hand held control are just a few examples.
On the other hand the Kinect games require no controller of any kind.
The camera technology that comes with each purchase monitors the movement of the user and uses that movement to play the game.
This allows players to experience a "real life" feeling of the game.
Graphics Based on the number of reviews that have compared the Kinect and Wii side by side agree that the Kinect has better pictures and action in their games.
For those people that enjoy the high paced action of role games this is a wonderful advantage of the Kinect games.
Compatibility For people that own Xbox live they will still be able to enjoy their games after they purchase the Kinect.
And the Kinect will work with the Xbox 360 system.
This allows people to expand on their current base of Xbox games without purchasing an entirely new system.
People that are trying to choose between a Wii and the Xbox may wonder if there is really a difference.
Listed below are some comparisons to help people choose.
Capabilities Obviously, both the Wii and Kinect allow users to play a wide variety of games such as baseball, tennis and other active type games.
These games can be played by one user or multiple people.
Both systems can also play movies and access the internet.
However, the Kinect allows a chat feature between players, even if the player is in another location.
This allows people to connect over the internet and play games as if they were in the same room.
Furthermore, using the internet connection, people in different locations can watch the same movie.
This adds a whole new meaning to the phrase "movie night.
" What's more, the Kinect has the ability to download movies from the popular DVD rental sites that have grown in popularity over the last few years.
And the webcam that is used to allow people to video chat during games on the Kinect can be used alone for a simple conversation between friends that are miles apart.
Control system The Wii system has a long list of objects that can be used in the various games.
A steering wheel, fishing rod and the basic hand held control are just a few examples.
On the other hand the Kinect games require no controller of any kind.
The camera technology that comes with each purchase monitors the movement of the user and uses that movement to play the game.
This allows players to experience a "real life" feeling of the game.
Graphics Based on the number of reviews that have compared the Kinect and Wii side by side agree that the Kinect has better pictures and action in their games.
For those people that enjoy the high paced action of role games this is a wonderful advantage of the Kinect games.
Compatibility For people that own Xbox live they will still be able to enjoy their games after they purchase the Kinect.
And the Kinect will work with the Xbox 360 system.
This allows people to expand on their current base of Xbox games without purchasing an entirely new system.
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