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PSA *Xbox One Kinect Users*

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RogueWolf_I77V
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Kinect Etiquette

I'm going to keep this short and simple. The Kinect mic quality is NOT that great. Just use a headset!

If you choose to use a Kinect for communicating consider the following:
  1. Am I playing in a quite space?
  2. Have I calibrated my Kinect with the volume level I will be using to play?
  3. Is there any excessive noise near the Kinect or the room that might activate the mic when I am not speaking?
  4. Is my voice coming though clear?

You can even ask players in the game if there is any issues with your Kinect mic.


Things to avoid while using a Kinect for a mic:
  1. Playing Music! (No one wants to hear your new Kanye West CD, Pandora Playlist or any other media)
  2. Excessive background noise. (Vacuum cleaners, Lawn Mowers, Fans, Kids, Background conversations, Washing Dishes etc.)
  3. Surround sound system/TV Volume. (Don't blast your game sound. We already have our game volume, we don't need to hear yours too)

Please share this information with your Xbox Live friends.

Helpful Links:
****How to turn off your Kinect mic****

Your Kinect is STILL a mic
Edited by RogueWolf_I77V on June 14, 2015 10:48PM
  • Ace_of_Destiny
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    This INCLUDES PS4 Camera Mics as well!
    EQUALIZE ALL PLATFORMS!
    IF ONE HAS IT...ALL SHOULD HAVE IT!    !
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    ~MegaServer~>PS4 (NA) ~PSN~>Ace-of-Destiny
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    I don't care what platform it is on...an MMORPG without Text Chat is NOT an MMORPG!
  • xX_BLUDWULF_Xx
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    Agreed, but all this applies to Mic users as well but I can add a few more for both.

    1) If you have a cough and cold, do not use a Kinect mic. If using a headset with mute capabilities then spare us your discomfort and mute your mic. If said headset doesn't have mute capability then don't use it.

    2) If you are a mouth-breather there are three options available to you. a) adjust your mic boom further away from your face. b) mute your mic (see point (1) for further details). c) don't use your headset.

    those are the only additional points that I feel should be added. As I already mentioned before the Op's suggestions plus mine are should be considered for both Kinect and Headset users, not just one group, because both groups make the above infractions to these very basic no-no's of microphone of etiquette.
  • UTG_Zilla
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    Lol yes yes yes!

    The worst is when a kinect player doesn't replace they're smoke alarm batteries...every few minutes "BEEP BEEP", meanwhile I'm off in the middle of dungeon doing my thing all quiet and spaz out for sec from random loud beeps, quiet annoying.
  • UTG_Zilla
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    Also, turn off the kinect if you're going to discipline your kid. I was crafting earlier and had to listen to a guy get mad at his daughter for wetting her diaper and listen to a baby whining, great dad by the way, he didn't put the controller down lol.
  • NewBlacksmurf
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    Thank you. I actually put chat etiquette on the guild's msg of the day.
    Just turn the Kinect off for chat in settings.

    If you don't have a mic, just listen plz
    -PC (PTS)/Xbox One: NewBlacksmurf
    ~<{[50]}>~ looks better than *501
  • King Bozo
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    RogueWolf_I77V wrote: »
    Kinect Etiquette

    I'm going to keep this short and simple. The Kinect mic quality is NOT that great. Just use a headset!

    If you choose to use a Kinect for communicating consider the following:
    1. Am I playing in a quite space?
    2. Have I calibrated my Kinect with the volume level I will be using to play?
    3. Is there any excessive noise near the Kinect or the room that might activate the mic when I am not speaking?
    4. Is my voice coming though clear?

    You can even ask players in the game if there is any issues with your Kinect mic.


    Things to avoid while using a Kinect for a mic:
    1. Playing Music! (No one wants to hear your new Kanye West CD, Pandora Playlist or any other media)
    2. Excessive background noise. (Vacuum cleaners, Lawn Mowers, Fans, Kids, Background conversations, Washing Dishes etc.)
    3. Surround sound system/TV Volume. (Don't blast your game sound. We already have our game volume, we don't need to hear yours too)

    Please share this information with your Xbox Live friends.

    Helpful Links:
    ****How to turn off your Kinect mic****

    Your Kinect is STILL a mic

    This is why we need chat box like pc problem solved.
  • NewBlacksmurf
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    King Bozo wrote: »
    RogueWolf_I77V wrote: »
    Kinect Etiquette

    I'm going to keep this short and simple. The Kinect mic quality is NOT that great. Just use a headset!

    If you choose to use a Kinect for communicating consider the following:
    1. Am I playing in a quite space?
    2. Have I calibrated my Kinect with the volume level I will be using to play?
    3. Is there any excessive noise near the Kinect or the room that might activate the mic when I am not speaking?
    4. Is my voice coming though clear?

    You can even ask players in the game if there is any issues with your Kinect mic.


    Things to avoid while using a Kinect for a mic:
    1. Playing Music! (No one wants to hear your new Kanye West CD, Pandora Playlist or any other media)
    2. Excessive background noise. (Vacuum cleaners, Lawn Mowers, Fans, Kids, Background conversations, Washing Dishes etc.)
    3. Surround sound system/TV Volume. (Don't blast your game sound. We already have our game volume, we don't need to hear yours too)

    Please share this information with your Xbox Live friends.

    Helpful Links:
    ****How to turn off your Kinect mic****

    Your Kinect is STILL a mic

    This is why we need chat box like pc problem solved.


    Wrong.....
    Add text chat and there comes other issues. They want one form of communication. Let's go with what they provided and help make it better
    -PC (PTS)/Xbox One: NewBlacksmurf
    ~<{[50]}>~ looks better than *501
  • RogueWolf_I77V
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    NewBlacksmurf wrote: »
    Thank you. I actually put chat etiquette on the guild's msg of the day.
    Just turn the Kinect off for chat in settings.

    If you don't have a mic, just listen plz

    That's a great way to get the word out!
  • IXI_WiCKeD_IXI
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    Made a post about this earlier. I don't have a kinect soWhen I get near someone and I can hear their tv through my mic I say xbox turn off. Then I say yes. They stop moving for a while and then their character disappears. Once (if) they log back in, they've learned their lesson
  • IXI_WiCKeD_IXI
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    King Bozo wrote: »
    RogueWolf_I77V wrote: »
    Kinect Etiquette

    I'm going to keep this short and simple. The Kinect mic quality is NOT that great. Just use a headset!

    If you choose to use a Kinect for communicating consider the following:
    1. Am I playing in a quite space?
    2. Have I calibrated my Kinect with the volume level I will be using to play?
    3. Is there any excessive noise near the Kinect or the room that might activate the mic when I am not speaking?
    4. Is my voice coming though clear?

    You can even ask players in the game if there is any issues with your Kinect mic.


    Things to avoid while using a Kinect for a mic:
    1. Playing Music! (No one wants to hear your new Kanye West CD, Pandora Playlist or any other media)
    2. Excessive background noise. (Vacuum cleaners, Lawn Mowers, Fans, Kids, Background conversations, Washing Dishes etc.)
    3. Surround sound system/TV Volume. (Don't blast your game sound. We already have our game volume, we don't need to hear yours too)

    Please share this information with your Xbox Live friends.

    Helpful Links:
    ****How to turn off your Kinect mic****

    Your Kinect is STILL a mic

    This is why we need chat box like pc problem solved.

    http://imgur.com/pMhSfAU
    I can barely stand seeing everyone in my groups names taking up 1/8 of my screen. Couldn't imagine a clunky chat box


    Edited by IXI_WiCKeD_IXI on June 15, 2015 3:25PM
  • RogueWolf_I77V
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    IXI_WiCKeD_IXI wrote: »
    King Bozo wrote: »
    RogueWolf_I77V wrote: »
    Kinect Etiquette

    I'm going to keep this short and simple. The Kinect mic quality is NOT that great. Just use a headset!

    If you choose to use a Kinect for communicating consider the following:
    1. Am I playing in a quite space?
    2. Have I calibrated my Kinect with the volume level I will be using to play?
    3. Is there any excessive noise near the Kinect or the room that might activate the mic when I am not speaking?
    4. Is my voice coming though clear?

    You can even ask players in the game if there is any issues with your Kinect mic.


    Things to avoid while using a Kinect for a mic:
    1. Playing Music! (No one wants to hear your new Kanye West CD, Pandora Playlist or any other media)
    2. Excessive background noise. (Vacuum cleaners, Lawn Mowers, Fans, Kids, Background conversations, Washing Dishes etc.)
    3. Surround sound system/TV Volume. (Don't blast your game sound. We already have our game volume, we don't need to hear yours too)

    Please share this information with your Xbox Live friends.

    Helpful Links:
    ****How to turn off your Kinect mic****

    Your Kinect is STILL a mic

    This is why we need chat box like pc problem solved.

    http://imgur.com/pMhSfAU
    I can barely stand seeing everyone in my groups names taking up 1/8 of my screen. Couldn't imagine a clunky chat box


    It would be a nice option to toggle on and off.

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