
Kicking out still activates boost and all the items control the same. Sonic Free Riders also features bikes, which players control by standing facing the screen and holding their arms out like they're gripping handlebars. Getting hit with weapons causes players to lose some rings, which can level down the board.

Rings are scattered on the course, and as players collect them their board will level up, increasing in speed as the race progresses. The bomb is thrown like a football, the bowling ball is bowled, etc. Each weapon has a specific motion control as well. Crouching and jumping straight into the air makes the rider do tricks off the jumps. Players can activate boost by kicking their leg out like they're on a skateboard. This is honestly what takes the most amount of time to perfect because my body naturally wanted me to turn like I was riding a snowboard. Bending at the waist makes the board turn. What are your thoughts on this news? Let us know in the comments.Play Players control the board by standing with their feet parallel to the screen, like they're on a snowboard.

From what gameplay footage we’ve seen of both single player and split-screen it appears the game plays fine thus far with the Kinect device not having any problems detecting movement from both SEGA representatives demonstrating the game and controls can only improve during development in the run up to the games release of Late 2010. Since the games official announcement some fans who are unsure about the new Kinect for Xbox 360 technology and those who don’t like motion controls in general have been wondering if ordinary controller compatibility will be in the game but now it looks like Kinect is your only option. To which Kellie responded with the below answer No, you will need Kinect to play Sonic Free Riders. Sonicfan1989 put this question to SEGA does sonic free riders for kinect is it possible to use just the control? like for those who cant afford a new 360 and kinect? SEGA of America community staff member Kellie has confirmed via Twitter that Kinect for Xbox 360 is the only control method for Sonic Free Riders.
