# Interactive Gaming Consoles Trend Hunter's Hands-On Microsoft Kinect Review By Michael Woodworth | Published 2010-09-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinect-xbox-360 References: [xbox](http://www.xbox.com/en-CA/kinect/) Trend Hunter was invited to preview the Kinect for the [Xbox 360](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperkin), and we got a chance to test it out. Imagine playing your [video games without having a controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-entertainment). The Kinect for Xbox 360 will watch and mimic your every move with your avatar counterpart. Whether you're riding the rapid, bowling a perfect game or beating your buddies at table tennis, you no longer run the risk of throwing your [Xbox 360 controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-gamepad-1) into the TV. Check out the featured gallery to get a glimpse of this awesome and innovative console. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Motion Sensing Gaming:** Opportunity for gaming companies to develop more immersive and interactive gaming experiences using motion sensing technology. - **Controllerless Gaming:** Opportunity for companies to create new gaming consoles that allow gamers to play without the use of traditional controllers. - **Virtual Reality Gaming:** Opportunity for gaming companies to develop gaming experiences that fully immerse players in a virtual world. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** Interactive gaming consoles and motion sensing technology provide opportunities for gaming companies to innovate and increase player engagement. - **Technology:** Advancements in motion sensing technology are creating new opportunities for the technology industry to develop new products and processes. - **Entertainment:** Interactive gaming consoles can provide new and engaging entertainment experiences for consumers, providing opportunities for innovation and growth in this space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Full-Body Motion-Tracking Game Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebuff-reality-bodylink.md) - [Handheld Motion-Control Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/udu-console.md) - [Guided Challenge Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-controller.md) - [3D Display Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplight-game-console.md) - [Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-handheld-game-console.md) - [Motion-Based Gaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bin-jumpin.md) - [Smartphone-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-a.md) - [VR-Compatible Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-start-gaming-controller.md) - [Avatar Motion Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alt-motion-controller.md)