Kinect is a mixed bag. The best part is the voice commands, although I really only predominantly use around 4 commands: things like "xbox pause", "xbox mute", "xbox turn off", and "xbox record that". (Xbox On rarely works properly). Also if you want to skype on your tv its good to have.
Assuming they are going to add an easy way to record clips with the controller -- skip the kinect for now. Its also huge and can look like an eye sore on your entertainment cabinet.
I don't regret having it but I also probably wouldn't have bothered with it if they had the kinectless version when I bought the console.
If MS ever really starts delivering on its promised value with it, grab it later.
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A few weeks after crashing head-first into the boards (denting his helmet and being unable to move for a little while) following a hit from behind by Bob Errey, the Calgary Flames player explains:
"I was like Christ, lying on my back, with my arms outstretched, crucified"
-- Frank Musil - Early January 1994
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