Yes, you do. The Kinect sensor is a peripheral device that requires a connection to the Xbox 360 console to function.
The kinect is a Xbox 360 add-on. There are 2 ways to connect this device, depends on what console you have. For example, if you have a older model Xbox 360, you will need to plug the Kinect in with a power cable. With the Xbox 360 S, you can only plug this in with a USB.
Firstly, its called just the Kinect, not Xbox 360 Kinect. The reason being is that the Kinect is a open source hardware which can be used by other companies. The kinect will connect to all Xbox 360's. With the older models, you will need to attach the power supply (included). The Xbox 360 S does not need this power supply.
You plug your connect in to your Xbox 360 and then play the certified Xbox Kinect games.
Yes, it was made for the Xbox 360 and the Xbox S system.
Yes, you can just by a Kinect sensor separately, and connect it to your existing Xbox 360. The sensor itself cost around $150 (USD).
No, the Kinect will work on any version of the Xbox 360.
The kinect does not need any internet to get it set up. To connect to wireless on xbox 360 slim. Go to the settings, select network settings, select wireless and scan for wireless internet and connect.
In the Kinect box, you will see another cable. This cable is useless if you have the Xbox 360 s. However, you need this other cable to connect the Kinect to an older Xbox 360 model. This cable is an power supply, also the USB for the Kinect. If any problems, you can get a guide on the Xbox website about this. Or just look in your manual.
XBOX 360 is the best, there is no way ps3 could take the xbox. It may be good to have both though. Xbox 360 you can also connect kinect to it though too(connect kinect:) ) making xbox the ultimate!
Kinect is just a sensor, it must be connected to an Xbox 360 console to function.
The Kinect for Xbox 360
No, but you do have the ability to buy a cord from gamestop that allows you to connect the old xbox 360 hard drive to the kinect.