After-Christmas Deals 2014: Get Xbox One With Kinect, Voice Control to Interact With Your Gaming System
Christmas has come and gone, but holiday shopping discounts continue, and if you are in the market for an Xbox One with Kinect voice recognition, you are in luck.
The Kinect Sensor added to the Xbox One allows you to control and interact with your gaming system by using voice commands. This list from Xbox Support shows you the commands, which include:
- Getting around. You can launch a game or app, or turn off your console.
- Communicating. Communicate with other gamers using Skype or by sending a message.
- Sign-in and profiles. Sign in and out.
- Video and music control. Control music and video playback.
- TV control. Although not available in all areas, this feature allows some users to change the TV channel or volume, and turn your TV on or off.
- Gaming. You can invite a friend to play or record your favorite moments.
You can also record gameplay and use Natural Voice search via Bing.
It is simple to learn the voice commands. No matter what screen you are on, simply say "Xbox, Select" and features will appear in green text. Next, say the name of that feature you want.
If you are in Xbox Video, you can say "Xbox, Select" to see a list of choices. Say any of the items highlighted in green to go to that item. For example, you could say "Browse movies" to visit the movie store.
The voice commands are fast. You can say "Xbox, watch NBC" to change immediately from "Destiny" to your favorite TV show. "Xbox, record that" comes in handy, too.
Another cool feature is that your console will recognize you when you walk into the camera's view.
Best Buy is selling the Kinect Sensor for Xbox One for $149.99 but also offers a price match guarantee plus free shipping. It's the best deal we could find currently.
Wal-Mart is offering the Xbox One with Kinect Assassin's Creed Unity Bundle on sale for $449.00 (Regular price: $499.96). Target is offering the same deal.
You can also buy a refurbished Kinect Xbox One at GameStop for $98.99 - $109.00.
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