Format: Xbox 360 (Kinect Sensor required, obviously) Developer: Rare Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Kinect Sports is a decent demonstration of what the Kinect unit can do, but it's worthwhile only if you have enough friends and family who are into party video games.

One of the descriptions (or complaints) lobbed at the Kinect is that it is simply duplicating what made the Wii so successful, albeit without controllers.

Kinect technology works well; Great for families/parties; Very accessible

A few control quirks; Not much fun solo; Sports can get repetitive

Sports-themed minigame collections are practically a requisite for motion-controller launch lineups at this point. The Wii launched with Wii Sports , The PlayStation Move launched with Sports Champions, and now Kinect for the Xbox 360 is launching with Kinect Sports.

Good variety of sporting events; Intuitive and mostly responsive controls; Multiplayer works well both locally and online

Does almost nothing to cater to solo players; You need to exaggerate some of your movements for them to register

Kinect Sports came onto the scene along with the shiny new Kinect hardware last year. Much like Wii Sports did, it served as an example of what the tool was capable of. However, though it had its frustrations, it still was an enjoyable experience.

Microsoft Kinect brings promises of responsive, engaging, and cutting edge experiences, and one of the shining successes amid the plethora of launch titles for the motion-based tech is Rare's answer to Nintendo's Wii Sports , the predictably titled Kinect Sports .

Motion controls are natural and responsive; Wide variety of sports; Provides an enjoyable workout

Weird avatar clipping/animations; Recognition issues with hand motions; Needs more throwing-based sports

So the final verdict, is it better than last year? It offers a more complete package and the interfaces are much improved, but some of the sports lack the pace and excitement which really makes this a key party piece. It still goes down though as one of the best Kinect titles money can buy.

The kids seem to really like different games between them but both enjoy the game very much since they each have 3-4 game types they like. It is also extremely easy for the kids to hop in and out of the game.

Parents need to know that Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection is a series of 13 mini-games that require the Kinect motion control system to play. (The game will allow the use of a 360 controller, but the game is intended to be used with the Kinect.

Instead of opting to include Kinect Sports as a pack-in game sold with every Kinect in the same manner that Nintendo bundled Wii Sports with the Wii, Microsoft decided to include Kinect Adventures instead.