Gadget Guru's hands on with Microsoft Kinect

Gadget Guru gets hands on with the Beta version of Microsoft's newest gaming accessory: The Kinect. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Gadget Guru gets a first look at the Beta build of Microsoft's revolutionary gaming accessory; the Kinect. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Kinect; A new hardware accessory for Microsoft's XBOX 360 designed to remove the controller from the gamers' hand. Gamers can now play games through motion gestures direct at the heat sensing camera peripheral designed for Microsoft's home console the XBOX 360.

Place the device under your TV where it can see you and you are all ready to Game on!

Microsoft's Kinect connects easily to Microsoft's XBOX 360 gaming system. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Behind the scene at Microsoft's office where Gadget Guru got a first look at Kinect. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

The Gadget Guru crew getting familiar with Microsoft's full body motion controller, the Kinect which is expected to hit the stores by the end of 2010. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Avatars of the Kinect games look a lot more polished than that of the Nintendo Wii. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Have fun with multiplayer gaming. The Kinect camera can track full body motion of up to two people. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Joy ride! Use your body to steer this car racing experience either in single player or with a friend. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Joy Ride: Use your body to steer through an obstacle course. A fun game for a party night with friends. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Kinectimals: We know you've always wanted a pet. Here's your chance to own your very own virtual pet who responds to your every gesture and action. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Have a tiger, cheetah or a panther as your pet in Microsoft's Kinectimals- A virtual pet game for Kinect. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Enjoy the full body experience of adventure sports from the comfort of your living room. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Kinect Adventures: Enjoy the experience of the best adventure sports from river rafting to relay with the motion gaming accessory from Microsoft. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

On the set; Gadget Guru captures moments with Kinect. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

A Microsoft official shows off how you can make your virtual pet dance to your tunes. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Behind the scene on the sets of Gadget Guru taking a first look at Microsoft's Kinect. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Gadget Guru Vikram Chandra trying out the bowling game for Microsoft's Kinect. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Gadget Guru Rajiv Makhni taking fitness seriously in the sports games for Microsoft's Kinect. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

The Guru's going back to youth while trying out the games for Microsoft's Kinect. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Gaming Guru Karan proves that you don't need a bowling ball to show off your skills in the game. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Gaming Guru Karan Patheja enjoying sweet moments with his virtual pet. Kinectimals; a virtual pet game for Kinect. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Gaming Guru Karan Patheja showing off his skills at bowling. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

The Gadget Guru Rajiv Makhni takes on Gaming Guru Karan Patheja in a rally race. A fight to the finish. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Gadget Guru talks to Jaspreet Bindra about the future and technology behind Kinect. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Rajiv, Vikram, Jaspreet and Karan debating about the pros and cons of Microsoft's Kinect. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

The Gurus go head to head in a match of bowling. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Vikram Chandra trying his hand at bowling. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)

Rajiv Makhni trying his hand at bowling. (Photo: Sameer Mitha)