We’ve heard a lot about the Kinect, but when it comes to a new technology like this, all of the videos in the world can’t do it justice. Until I have the chance to step in front of it and interact with a game, I’m going to remain a skeptic. I’m sure that I’m not the only one out there who feels the same way, and Microsoft knows this. That’s why they’re taking it on the road.
Starting next week and going through October, Microsoft is loading up a few buses with all the necessary equipment and hitting 32 stops all over the country. You’ll be able to wander up, get in front of a Kinect and check out Kinectimals, Kinect Sports, Kinect Joy Ride, Kinect Adventures and Dance Central. All of these before the device hits stores on November 4th. Check out the list of stops below:
East Coast Dates / Locations:
July 17–18 — Manhattan, NY — Macy’s
July 20–22 — East Falmouth, MA — Barnstable County Fair
July 24–25 — Manhattan, NY — Seaport-Lower Manhattan Entertainment Area
July 28–Aug. 1 — Washington, DC — Six Flags America
Aug. 4–6 — Canton, OH — Football Hall of Fame Rib Burnoff
Aug. 7–8 — Canton, OH — Football Hall of Fame Festival Weekend
Aug. 11–15 — Chicago, IL — Air Show/Navy Pier
Aug. 19–21 — Detroit, MI — Woodward Dream Cruise Auto Festival
Aug. 26–30 — St. Paul, MN — Minnesota State Fair
Aug. 30–Oct. 24 — Tampa, FL Westfield Citrus Park Shopping Mall
Sept. 3–6 — Indianapolis, IN — Rib America Festival
Sept. 10–13 — Nashville, TN — Tennessee State Fair
Sept. 15–16 — Atlanta, GA — Atlantic Station Entertainment Plaza
Sept. 18–19 — Atlanta, GA — Atlanta Arts Festival
Sept. 23–26 — Charlotte, NC — Festival in the Park
Oct. 1–2 — Orlando, FL — Disney Wine and Dine Marathon
Oct. 8–10 — Valdosta, GA — Wild Adventures Theme Park
Oct. 14–17 — Dallas, TX — Texas State Fair
Oct. 21–24 — Shreveport, LA — Louisiana State Fair
West Coast Dates / Locations:
July 15–Aug. 22 — Minneapolis, MN — Mall of America
July 25–26 — San Diego, CA — Youth Surf Cup Soccer
July 28–Aug. 1 — Sacramento, CA — California State Fair
Aug. 6–8 — Portland, OR — Bite of Oregon Food Festival
Aug.10–11 — Seattle, WA — Woodland Park Zoo
Aug. 13–15 — Seattle, WA — Taste of Edmonds Food Festival
Aug. 19–22 — Vancouver, BC — Summerfest
Aug. 27–Sept. 1 — Pueblo, CO — Colorado State Fair
Sept. 3–6 — Denver, CO — Elitch Gardens
Sept. 9–12 — Albuquerque, NM — New Mexico State Fair
Sept. 16–19 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah State Fair
Sept. 24–26 — Los Angeles, CA — Universal City Walk
Oct. 1–3 — San Diego, CA — Miramar Air Fest
Oct. 7–11 — San Francisco, CA — Fleet Week
Oct. 15–17 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona State Fair
Oct. 20–24 — Las Vegas, NV — PBR World Finals