Project Natal Named “Kinect” for Launch, Ebonics?

From the Vault — originally published June 14, 2010. Some links, videos or prices may be out of date.

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Lets cut to the chase. “Kinect” is a dumb name for the new Xbox 360 motion controller.

Apparently the name was not the only weird and seemingly off putting this from Microsoft. The “Kinect” event featured Cirque du Soleil dancers. Not hating on cirque du Soleil dancers for what they do but at this event? It’s just weird and seems like a bad fit.

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