Ever since the computer was invented, life has become easier. It allowed everyone to do things that were considered impossible in earlier times. People can now communicate with their loved ones abroad through chat and even see their loved ones through the camera. Students’ lives have also been made easier because they can now painlessly conduct research over the World Wide Web. Computers are not only used in businesses and schools, they are now also used for numerous recreational activities such as gaming and exercise. Along with this, different companies have created a variety of gaming consoles and devices. Kinect is one of them, and Kinect games are quickly becoming a very popular option for fun.

What is Kinect?

Kinect is designed to be used with a game console, the very popular Xbox 360. Kinect can be compared to Nintendo’s brainchild, Wii. Kinect was just released in North America on November 4, 2010. Release dates in Japan, Australia, Singapore, and Europe came at a later date.

The Kinect sensor is quite small. The sensor is on a horizontal shaped bar that connects to a small base that has a motorized pivot. The Kinect sensor comes with a camera, sensor, and microphone. It is designed to be capable of 3D motion capture, voice recognition, and facial recognition. For now, the device’s voice recognition capability is only available in the United States, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It will be available in 2011 in other areas.

Kinect dance games

Like the Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation 3, the Kinect is also a treasure trove of games. One of its highlights is the Kinect dance games. Since Kinect has just been released, Kinect games are still limited compared to the other established names in the industry. Dance Central is just one of the few games available right now. This is a dance game where you can dance to your heart’s content no matter if you are a dancer or not.

This has been marketed as one of the best party games of all time. The object of the game is to follow a series of dance moves correctly. You will be graded based on your way of dancing and the precision of your dance steps. This is different from other dance games that only require you to move your arms and feet. With this game you will do a lot of exercise; requires dancing with the whole body. Right now, there are only about 30 songs you can dance to, but don’t worry; the song list will be expanded soon.

The game has different difficulty levels. You have to be able to pass the easier levels before you can unlock the hard level. Fortunately, the game comes with modes that are like tutorials for people just starting to dance. Players get the chance to watch the moves up close by choosing to slow down the dance moves. Apart from the dancers that you see doing the steps on the screen; You’ll also hear a voice guide you through the steps telling you what to do next.

Dance Central has been reviewed by the masses and by numerous independent companies and has garnered nothing but rave reviews so far. In fact, on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest score, it has never gone below 8. Impressive, isn’t it?

In conclusion…

If you want dance routines that are realistic enough for the average dancer to pull off, or if you want a full body workout, want to work on your dance moves, get a Kinect and dance with Dance Central now!