Kinect Joy Ride
About the Game
Kinect Joy Ride is one of the launch titles for Microsoft's Kinect device for the Xbox 360. It's been billed as the "first hands-free racing game". Keeping with the theme of many Kinect titles (arguably inspired by Wii-centric titles from Nintendo), the game uses a player's Xbox Avatar as the in-game character. Kinect Joy Ride is controlled by players holding their hands out in front of them as if holding an invisible steering wheel, and steering thusly.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Hip movement allows the character to drift, and a speed boost can be done by thrusting arms forward and back. Another notable element is large jumps and stunts available to perform during that flight. Stunts are largely done with players twisting their body while the kart is airborne. A major part of the experience is a variety to the tracks and challenges, and there is unlockable content (mostly in the form of new tracks), a two-player offline mode, and online play for up to eight players.
Standout Features
- Hip movement allows the character to drift, and a speed boost can be done by thrusting arms forward and back.
- Another notable element is large jumps and stunts available to perform during that flight.
- A major part of the experience is a variety to the tracks and challenges, and there is unlockable content (mostly in the form of new tracks), a two-player offline mode, and online play for up to eight players.
- It's been billed as the "first hands-free racing game".
- Kinect Joy Ride is controlled by players holding their hands out in front of them as if holding an invisible steering wheel, and steering thusly.
- Stunts are largely done with players twisting their body while the kart is airborne.
Modes & Ways to Play
A major part of the experience is a variety to the tracks and challenges, and there is unlockable content (mostly in the form of new tracks), a two-player offline mode, and online play for up to eight players.
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Kinect Joy Ride | Xbox 360 | Kinect.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Big Park Inc | United States | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | United States | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Big Park Inc | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Required | Kinect Required | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-4 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 2-8 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Achievements | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Scoreboard/Leaderboard | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Racing | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Microsoft | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | BigPark | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Racing | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Microsoft Game Studios | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Developer | BigPark | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Racing | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Microsoft Studios | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-04 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2010-11-10 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2011-01-20 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| 2010-11-10 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2010-11-04 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 4, 2010 | North America | PriceCharting |
| January 20, 2011 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| November 10, 2010 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 885370217315 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 256317870207 | United States | MobyGames |
| Game Manual | X16-95408-01 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 885370221039 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B003RWTMVG | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1326373037 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| upc | 885370217315 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B002I0JC72 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 73578270 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 885370228618 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 4988648747760 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| upc | 885370220865 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 4988648747760 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| ean | 885370220865 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 885370221039 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 885370221114 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
