Best Kinect Games 2011

The Microsoft Xbox 360 has been the second best selling video game console after the Nintendo Wii for a few years now, and Microsoft decided to tackle the competition in the best way possible, by introducing something completely new and innovative. This is where the Kinect came into the picture, and its purpose was to steal some of the motion gaming market that the Wii has conquered.

Sales figures of the Kinect were phenomenal, and it sold around 8 million units in its first 2 months, making it the fastest selling consumer electronics device of all time. This is a magnificent title to own, and it only led to further sales and today approximately 12 million units have been sold. So what is it that makes the Kinect so unique and attractive?

About the Xbox Kinect

The Nintendo Wii opened up a whole new demographic of gamers for console manufacturers to target, in the form of little children and elderly people. No longer were the video games restricted to hardcore and serious gamers. The Wii Remote gave people the possibility of simply moving the controller in front of a camera, while the online avatar would seamlessly copy the physical gestures of the gamer. So Microsoft took it a step further, and produced a gaming platform where there is no need for a controller at all. Yes, the Kinect is a motion sensing gaming platform that copies all the movements of the human gamer and transfers them onto the screen and into the game, transforming dreams from the science fiction realm into reality.

The Kinect can also recognize the voice of the gamer, so you are basically playing video games by moving your body and talking to your console. Your neighbors may think you're a nutty freak when they see you, but believe me, this is a unique experience that you need to see to believe. The accuracy of the Kinect is mind-boggling.

Best Kinect Games 2011

The only real complaint that people have against the Kinect is the nature of the games that are available for it. There are currently around 30 games that have been developed for this platform, and there are around 30 more on the way and scheduled for release in the near future. These games on the Xbox 360 Kinect games list are not "serious" games though, but it is only a matter of time before serious games like FPS (First Person Shooter) games, sports games, racing games and RPG (Role Playing Games) hit the market. In the meantime, here are some of the best Kinect games that you can buy today.

Kinect Sports
This is the default game that sells with the Kinect bundle, and it is the best representation of what the Kinect is truly capable of. It has been developed by Rare and published by Microsoft Game Studios, and has been available since November 2010. There are 6 games that a gamer can play on this product, and these are boxing, bowling, soccer, beach volleyball, table tennis and track and field events like javelin throw, discus throw, hurdles, sprint and long jump. The game has won multiple awards already, and the feature that allows multiple players to take part in a tournament is absolutely phenomenal.

Zumba Fitness
The best use of motion games is to get some exercise and enjoy a video game at the same time, and the best way to enjoy this benefit is to get this game. The game has been developed by Pipeworks Software and published by Majesco Entertainment, and it has been available since November 2010 as well. This is undoubtedly one of the best Kinect games 2011, and it offers a firm understanding and workout in the realm of Zumba dancing and aerobics. There are tons of challenges and workouts that you can complete, and up to 8 different gamers can participate in the online mode on Xbox Live. If you are playing offline, then 4 players can participate simultaneously.

Dance Central
Harmonix Music Systems of Guitar Hero fame are the developers of this game, and its publishers are MTV Games. The game was released in November 2010 as well, and it has become one of the most popular and widely played Kinect games since then. There are tons of different avatars to pick from, and a huge library of peppy dance music for the gamer to dance to. Again, there are various challenges to complete and tons of online multiplayer modes to participate in as well. People who love dancing, or even people who want to learn how to dance, will absolutely love the simplicity and the usefulness of this particular game.

There are many more Xbox 360 Kinect games coming soon. This technology will soon become easily accessible and cheaper to develop for as well, so more such games are expected to hit the stores.