So for those of us who don't care about Kinect....

The E3 Microsoft conference was basically a giant waste of time... I mean sure, we got Halo 4 anounced, but it was stupidly focused on Kinect, and since I play video games in my bedroom, sitting on my bed (my room is small), I can't really play Kinect games... so that's awesome... thanks for ensuring that those of us who don't have the option of using Kinect, or just don't CARE about it, this year was basically just a big disappointment... why must they ram this motion control crap down our throats?! I mean, Future Soldier's Weapon mods control was easily the coolest use of Kinect motion control and voice control, and it was possibly the simplest... hell, once we got to gameplay, it looked clunky and imprecise...

Microsoft is a business at the end of the day. And, right now, Kinect is doing the most for them in terms of turning a profit, so it makes sense that they made it their focus. I would have liked to see some stuff that was geared more towards non-casual gamers, but oh well.

There was nothing wrong with the conference. They used it as a means to showcase the future of the kinect, as well as the entertainment aspect of the Kinect. The main selling points of the Xbox right now. That's what the point of the E3 conference is.. to show off the future of the platform, not necessarily outing new games.

They didn't have to show off much gameplay because that's what the show is for.. There are tons of videos showcasing all of the non-casual outstanding looking non-kinect games coming out. Go watch them.

As for me, I enjoyed the conference. I liked the hybrid control schemes of Kinect that they showcased and it has me excited about the possibility of Kinect with Steel Battalion.

since I play video games in my bedroom, sitting on my bed (my room is small), I can't really play Kinect games...

Essian

Voice controls and headtracking wont work why?

Also all the games for veteran gamers that they showed Kinect for work without Kinect so the reason you didn't pay attention to them is your own fault.

The only games that were Kinect only were the kids games

[QUOTE="Essian"]

since I play video games in my bedroom, sitting on my bed (my room is small), I can't really play Kinect games...

Jaysonguy

Voice controls and headtracking wont work why?

Also all the games for veteran gamers that they showed Kinect for work without Kinect so the reason you didn't pay attention to them is your own fault.

The only games that were Kinect only were the kids games

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

[QUOTE="Essian"]

since I play video games in my bedroom, sitting on my bed (my room is small), I can't really play Kinect games...

FPSMadPaul

Voice controls and headtracking wont work why?

Also all the games for veteran gamers that they showed Kinect for work without Kinect so the reason you didn't pay attention to them is your own fault.

The only games that were Kinect only were the kids games

It's not about being lazy, games are going to start utilizing the voice control features. Mass Effect 3 looks to have nailed it.

I guess he forgot that head tracking requires the kinect to see your body.

Even still, if you buy a 10.00 Kinect wall mount that adds an extra foot of space, for most rooms that should be more than enough.

I could care less about Kinect.

I could care less about Kinect.

sukraj

I don't think you need to worry, once the "furor" dies down, and it will...you'll see less and less of an impact from it. I believe Kinect will always be a part of the console for kids & family, and I'm okay with that. But the software sales will always belong to the core audience, which is "us".

I think next years E-3 will be awesome.

So you suggest paying for Kinect simply for the voice feature, just because he has a small room doesn't make him lazy/incapable of using his remote. Also I dare say that if the room was very small even the headtracking may not work if the sensor can only see your head.FPSMadPaul

Unless his room is smaller then a prison cell (literally) head tracking will work

Kinect is jsutridiculous in my eyes unless you have kids or something but when you come home from work or something I just wanna hold a controller and play games, not waving my hand and that dumb stuff. TrapMuzik92

Why are you under the impression that you have to move your arms, once again I point out that for all of the games meant for veteran players are used mostly for voice and headtracking

I'm certainly no fan of KINECT.. I blame NINTENDO!

The E3 Microsoft conference was basically a giant waste of time... I mean sure, we got Halo 4 anounced, but it was stupidly focused on Kinect, and since I play video games in my bedroom, sitting on my bed (my room is small), I can't really play Kinect games... so that's awesome... thanks for ensuring that those of us who don't have the option of using Kinect, or just don't CARE about it, this year was basically just a big disappointment... why must they ram this motion control crap down our throats?! I mean, Future Soldier's Weapon mods control was easily the coolest use of Kinect motion control and voice control, and it was possibly the simplest... hell, once we got to gameplay, it looked clunky and imprecise...

Essian

...but it was stupidly focused on Kinect

...why must they ram this motion control crap down our throats?

Didn't you just contradict your own questions?

...Future Soldier's Weapon mods control was easily the coolest use of Kinect motion control and voice control, and it was possibly the simplest..

and how about these videos?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJgMRjpAcOM&feature=youtu.be&hd=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVw8NK3s7uA

I like the idea of kinect as an addon for the console, but just as an addon! I don't like the idea of the xbox focusing all of it's resources towards it. I don't care about kinect, nor wil I do!

The next year will be crucial for MS in order to tempt me to get the next console they'll launch:

Sony: I nevr really liked them, and after seeing how everything they own is getting hacked and their response is late and inefficient, I doubt I'll ever get a gaming console from them.

Nintendo: Being a nintendo fanboy, I was really disappointed with the wii, hardcore gamers my as Reggie! Stupid FC, stupid unfinished games! Stupid low level PS2 remakes!

And now you're announcing a HD system as your next gen gaming system, that will be on par with the 360? really? WINNING... NOT!

MS: If I see their main focus is kinect and I, as a non kinect user, am left behind you'll lose me, if not... let's see what you release to keep my interest.

If MS doesn't keep my interest (so far I'm satisfied with my 360) I'll go back to PC gaming.

Microsoft is a business at the end of the day. And, right now, Kinect is doing the most for them in terms of turning a profit, so it makes sense that they made it their focus. I would have liked to see some stuff that was geared more towards non-casual gamers, but oh well.

elpooz

I feel the same way. Hate Kinect. I feel like MS is basically defacating on all of us, and trying to only serve casuals. Hate it.ZombieKiller7

I could care less about Kinect.

sukraj

I think next years E-3 will be awesome.

Paynee

Lets hope.

[QUOTE="sukraj"]

I could care less about Kinect.

WSGRandomPerson

It's not like microsoft is the only company who makes games for the xbox.vashkey

I don't like Kinect, but it would be downright stupid of Microsoft not to spend a good portion of time on their current money maker. And its still pretty new, so the way I see it is bear with it for one more E3, it will loose a lot of steam, and then we will be talking about next gen hardware. This means its just a couple of years until E3 gets really fun again (in my opinion it gets worse every year because the current consoles get less and less interesting as their life span goes forward) and Kinect is just something we have to deal with.

I kind of agree, I don't own a Kinect, and probably won't ever buy one.

[QUOTE="sukraj"]

I could care less about Kinect.

WSGRandomPerson

This.