Kinect is almost dead, but it finally has a killer app

Microsoft’s grand vision for the Kinect clearly hasn’t gone according to plan. The few Xbox One games that supported the device for motion or voice controls were mostly forgettable, while the Kinect also largely failed to catch on as a way to navigate the console’s myriad menus. With the upcoming closure of Xbox Fitness, and the fact that the new Xbox One S gets rid of the dedicated Kinect port entirely, it’s safe to say the device is no longer a major focus for Microsoft. But don’t unplug it just yet: today sees the launch of Fru on Xbox One, the much-belated killer app that shows just how cool Kinect games can be. If only it had launched three years ago.

At first glance Fru doesn’t look especially notable. It’s a fairly simple...

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