XBOX KINECT

By, Chris Warren, Ben Bohlke, Matt Taiman,

Walker Smith

The Xbox Kinect is a

device that uses the

player’s actually body

movements to control

the people/ objects in

the game.

It is a device sold

separately from the Xbox

360, and only works with

kinect specific games.

BACKGROUND

Xbox 360 w/ Kinect bundle =

$299.99 each

Projectors =~$299.99

In a class of 20

approximately 10 would be

needed.

Kinect sports game = $29.99

Kinect training = $49.99

PRICE

Gets students active doing

outdoor games inside.

Interests wider range of

students (Gamers)

Allows students with less

skill to still achieve success

Can use teamwork or

promote competition

ADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES

Promotes physical activity outside of class.

Works well with special needs students because

they use their body to make the movements.

Costly

Require a lot of outlets

Can malfunction

Not 100% lifelike

Does not actually

improve skill levels

DISADVANTAGES

KINECT PLAYFIT

THE APPLICATION

Keeps track of calorie

count

Compares with others

(class, community,

globally)

Can set goals and can

see if goals are achieved