If you're looking for a gaming system for yourself or as a Christmas Gift, the Playstation Slim and Microsoft Xbox 360 have two new technologies available for gamers - Move and Kinect.
Microsoft Xbox Kinect
Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect is designed as a single sensor bar, and its price is $149. It is plugged into older 360 models through an adapter, or the port in the Xbox 360 Slim. The Kinect does not need a controller, and detects body movements of players. It's menu system is controlled by grabbing and dragging different items.Playstation Move
Playstation's Move is packaged differently to the Microsoft's Kinect. This motion controller costs $50, and a second navigation controller for $30. To operate, the Move also uses a PS3 Eye camera costing $40. These accessories can be purchased as part of a bundle for $100. Cameras read the way you move, to show this as on screen action and movements.Games Comparison
Each of these motion sensors have a range of games being released to utilize what each one has to offer. Kinect games are aimed at family players, while new Playstation games are designed for advanced and older gamers. This depends on what category of gamer you are.Setup Comparison
The Kinect is easier to setup because there are fewer parts than the Move. Starte with the Move, requires you to set up separate components, syncing its controller with the console, before play.Menu Comparison
Each one's menu system takes time to get used to depending on the experience of the owner, but the Kinect makes it easier to find what you want. A Move menu is less intuitive in the beginning.Design Comparison
Xbox 360'S Kinect is sleeker than the Move, because its a single unit. The Move's main controller is a ball at the end of the controller. With the Kinect, players don't need to hold a controller.Price Comparison
As far as price is concerned, the Move is less expensive, and available in affordable bundles that cost less than the price of the Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect.If you are searching for the top motion controlled gaming systems, Sony Move, Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect are your main choices. Move and Kinect offer the newest and most interactive experience. Choosing your system depends on what you have to spend, games you like to play and whether or not you like single sensor bar design or the multiple components included in the Move.