Wii or XBOX KINECT

sleight119
sleight119 Posts: 125
edited September 24 in Fitness and Exercise
Ok I want to buy a new game system my kids have had th PS2 forever I here so much about the games getting you moving but what one is better and I will be useing it for more exercise thats why ai am asking

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  • wriglucy
    wriglucy Posts: 1,064 Member
    KINECT!!! WAYYYY more fun! It gets your WHOLE body and you don't have to hold a controller. LOVE it! We have both, and can honestly say that we haven't played the wii in probably 3 months, but play the kinect at least once a week. LOVE KINECT!!

    I'll admit, at first I was concerned because of some of the reviews sayng that when there were 2 players it was hard to pick up each player, but we haven't had any problems with that.
  • hbmcracer
    hbmcracer Posts: 105 Member
    I have both and I like the Kinect better since you don't have to hold anything. We just got it recently so we've only played The Biggest Loser on it so far. The menus are kind of hard to navigate around in, but the workouts definitely work you out better than the wii fit.
  • BigBeaver
    BigBeaver Posts: 858 Member
    I personally love the Kinect, just got one for my wife for Valentines Day, and we love it. I have played the Wii, and really didnt feel like I was getting any benifit from it. With the Kinect, your body is the controller and it is awesome. It comes with an adventure game that is really neat, just rented a fighting game, Uncaged fighters, that is a full body workout, I am still sore from the last two days of playing, 45 min each day. So for my money I would go with the Kinect.
  • zorbaru
    zorbaru Posts: 1,077 Member
    i have a wii, but i think the kinect would be better.
  • hyoung3
    hyoung3 Posts: 85 Member
    We haven't tried the Kinect.... I can see where not holding a remote would be handy.

    We have been using Wii Active since the beginning of the year.... it will definitely put you thru your paces.

    We also have Wii Fit Plus... it's fun, but not nearly as demanding. The Yoga is good, though.

    Lost 20 lbs. so far using Wii Active, eating right (thanks to MFP) and brisk walking as often as I can.

    Hope this helps... Good Luck !!
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    I have both and I prefer the xbox :)
  • Still_Sossy
    Still_Sossy Posts: 868 Member
    I have both and I prefer the xbox :)

    My son has both and loves the Kinect.
  • SMJohnson27
    SMJohnson27 Posts: 146 Member
    I would have to go with the Kinect. We got ours for Christmas and there isn't a day that goes by that someone doesn't play it. My boys are 7 and 4 and they can both easily navigate the menus and play all the games. It is a total body workout and I love not having to mess with controllers, too. Hope you and your family enjoy whatever you get!!!
  • SunLovin1
    SunLovin1 Posts: 682 Member
    Kinect all the way. Better graphics and who wants to carry a controller around. Hands free with Kinect. I use it a LOT!
  • megabux
    megabux Posts: 179 Member
    I have a Wii and a Kinect and I have to say, Kinect is waaay better. Hands free allows your to move without having your wrist "pointed at the television" and the games are alot more exciting. Lots of dancing and sports that get you moving. My husband, kids and I love it! I am actually looking into getting the new Biggest Loser game for it later on this month! Looks like a lot of fun!
    I am a huge Mario fan, have been since the orignal came out, so as far as getting my mario fix, I keep my Wii hooked up on a spare TV lol
  • cohollywood
    cohollywood Posts: 90
    PS3 MOVE!!! And - if you get a backwards compatible PS3, then your kids can keep all their old games!
  • prila13
    prila13 Posts: 222 Member
    my little sister has a wii with a few dance games, but i go to my brother's and play the kinect with my nephew. the kinect uses your body for the controller, where the wii you have to hold the controller and if you do the moves, it only picks up on your hand movements. the kinect tells you if youre doing it ALL wrong lol.
  • cmyrick75
    cmyrick75 Posts: 187 Member
    Kinect all the way!! We have both systems and everyone in our house prefer the kinect!!
  • doriday
    doriday Posts: 111 Member
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  • Caesar4less
    Caesar4less Posts: 17
    XBOX KINECT is awsome - especially since you don't need to worry about a controller - more range of motion fun!
  • jojospero
    jojospero Posts: 92 Member
    I vote for KINECT... I have the "Your Fitness Evolved" game for it. It's a good workout. Trying to get used to the menu options. I'm getting the Biggest Loser one next. Anyone using that now? How do you like it?
  • Nigel99
    Nigel99 Posts: 498 Member
    I have played both, but really love Kinect. The games we have are quite a bit of fun (Adventures, Sports, Dance Central, Your Shape), and we get a bit of a workout playing the games. Kinect was part of the reason I got my butt of the couch and started exercising more.
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