If you’re one of the many Xbox 360 owners who have been waiting to get your hands on Microsoft’s Kinect motion controller, now might be a good time to start thinking about how to turn it on. Kinect is a pretty nifty piece of technology, and if you don’t use it, you’re missing out. Here’s how to turn on Kinect for Xbox 360:

  1. First, make sure that your Xbox 360 is connected to the internet and has an active broadband connection.
  2. Next, open the “Settings” menu on your Xbox 360 console and select “System.”
  3. Under “System Settings,” select “Kinect.” If you don’t see this option under “System Settings,” then your Kinect may not be activated yet. If that’s the case, follow these instructions to activate your Kinect:
    1. Open the “Xbox LIVE” application on your computer and sign in with your Microsoft account (if you don’t have one, sign up for a free trial at www.xboxlive.com). 2) On the main screen of the Xbox LIVE application, click on “My Games & Apps.” 3) Under “Games,” select “Activate New Hardware.” 4) Follow the instructions on-screen to complete the activation process. 5) Once activated, your Kinect should appear in the list of devices under “Games & Apps” in the Xbox LIVE application. 6) To use your Kinect with games or applications on your Xbox 360 console, simply select it from this list and follow any applicable installation or configuration instructions. ..