Kinect Sports

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  • Summary: This action sports compilation for the Xbox 360's motion-sensing accessory Kinect features boxing, bowling, beach volleyball, soccer, ping-pong, and traditional athletic events.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 51
  3. Negative: 0 out of 51
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Nov 4, 2010
    90
    If you want your Christmas to be characterised by tears of laughter, this is an essential purchase.
  2. GameWatcher
    Nov 8, 2010
    80
    There are moments of pure unadulterated joy packed into this sports compilation, and although it's all over rather rapidly, it's a great ride while it lasts.
  3. GameFocus
    Dec 11, 2010
    80
    I can say that Kinect Sports is now my second favorite Kinect title, right behind Dance Central.
  4. Official Xbox Magazine
    Nov 4, 2010
    75
    The world won't be able to resist comparing Kinect Sports to Nintendo's Wii Sports gold standard, and the newcomer doesn't disappoint. Bowling and boxing are the two overlapping sports, and in the Kinect edition they're just as responsive and immediately accessible as you'd expect after four years of playing the Wii-mote version.
  5. Telegraph
    Nov 15, 2010
    70
    As party games go, Kinect Sports is infectiously good fun. It's highly doubtful that this title will be enough to woo Wii owners over to the Xbox 360 on ts own. But for players who already own Microsoft's console and a Kinect sensor, it's more than worth a look.
  6. Gameplanet
    Nov 18, 2010
    65
    While Kinect Sports falls flat in the single player experience the fun to be had with friends carries it. Occasional motion control issues and the space required can hinder some of the fun but overall, and in a market flooded with choice, Kinect Sports holds its ground and should bring some high energy entertainment to your living room.
  7. Gamekult
    Nov 8, 2010
    50
    First of all destined to all the family and festive, Kinect Sports is a preview of the capabilities of Kinect, but it's not with this title that the Xbox 360 will widen the gap in the race for motion gaming.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. chuckyj1
    Nov 20, 2010
    10
    This game is sooo much better then most of the reviews state. the average of this games reviews should be no less then I'd say about 85.This game is sooo much better then most of the reviews state. the average of this games reviews should be no less then I'd say about 85.

    Reviews who reviewed this low just don't want to say the Kinect can offer awesome games. But, it can, and no you can't be a lazy person and play this game. You actually have to get up off you butt and get active. You will lose weight playing this game. I was sore for 3 days straight after getting this game, but kept comming back for another game. Don't let mediocre reviews sway your decision this game is is. Me and my friends have had a blast playing this game and so will you! If you like fun interactive games that is!!!!    … Expand
  2. yolo08
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is one of the fun Kinect games for the Kinect the soccer is fine table tennis kind of sucked Track and field was my favorite bowling was a lot of fun… Expand
  4. borxsus
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    Ta gra jest świetna wszystkie sporty są świetne minigry są jeszcze lepsze ostateczna ocena 100/10
  5. hockerz
    Dec 21, 2010
    9
    This is a VERY GOOD game! I am amazed at the critic reviews here, I agree with chuckyj1 this should be an 85 at least. I believe the majorityThis is a VERY GOOD game! I am amazed at the critic reviews here, I agree with chuckyj1 this should be an 85 at least. I believe the majority of these reviews are tailored towards the so called hardcore readership of their publications who, for some strange reason, feel threatened by Kinect and the mass consumer audience it appeals to. I am a hardcore gamer, I was brought up on Doom, Half Life and COD but I'm also open minded enough to appreciate new and exciting forms of entertainment. Kinect is certainly that and Kinect Sports a wonderful early example of the fun that can be had. Boxing is brilliant and introduces blocking as a fantastic tactical element making it a vast improvement on the Wii version, there is something entirely satisfying about blocking your opponents attacks before unleashing a combination of your own controller free shots.
    Table tennis is equally fantastic, a compelling game that allows the player to hit the ball with varieties of spin dependent upon the arm movement used. Soccer is a surprising revelation, I expected a turn based football game to be awful, Rare though have managed to come up with a beautifully simple game that once again uses the wonders of Kinect motion control to track your body movement perfectly enabling you to kick the ball in the direction you chose, again there is something deeply satisfying about taking a free kick and bending it around the wall into the top right hand corner!
    Whilst I haven't explored volley ball too much yet, the 3 mini-games above have kept me occupied for the last few days, my short practice game yielded another positive experience - it certainly wasn't a shocker.
    Bowling is good not so dissimilar to the Wii version, it's a good implementation but nothing new.
    Track and field is absolutely hilarious played with friends.
    Additionally since purchase Microsoft have released a free party update a brilliant compendium of all little mini-games perfect for a large group of people.
    All in all this is really an excellent game and whilst hugely enjoyable played alone really comes into its own when you have your mates around.    … Expand
  6. matheusdebklop0
    Oct 2, 2022
    9
    Melhor jogo Kinect pro xbox 360,tem uma boa quantidade de esportes e é otimo pra jogar com os amigos
  7. Adasc2906
    Dec 15, 2021
    8
    This is one of the best games for the kinect. If you don't have it but have a kinect then why don't you try it.
  8. Killman
    Dec 30, 2011
    4
    A surprisingly frustrating experience. Most of the games feel inaccurate and the bowling, the one that I wanted to like the most, just plainA surprisingly frustrating experience. Most of the games feel inaccurate and the bowling, the one that I wanted to like the most, just plain sucks. I cannot believe I paid $50 for this trash when the price should have been dropped by now. Beware of this title. Kinect adventures is 10,000 times better and it is FREE.… Expand

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#57 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#43 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010