How to Play Just Dance on Xbox Series X & Xbox Series S

June 17, 2023 at 5:46pm
By Jason Stettner

With the removal of the Kinect from Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles you might be wondering how you’re able to play Just Dance, or well how to control the game. It’s very simple actually, and while not necessarily great for the younger audience it does function well enough. You can use a Xbox controller for navigation in the menus.

Though for playing the game regularly such as tracking your dancing to the groove or even regular menu navigation as well you’ll use the Just Dance App. This is a free app available on IOS or Android devices. The video embed chats about the post recent entry and the controller in detail though more information is found below.

Depending on which version of the game you’re playing you’ll have to choose which app is best for playing the game. If you’re playing anything from 2023 onwards you’ll want that year’s branded app. If you want to play anything from 2022 or before that uses the app connectivity you’ll have to get the standard Just Dance Controller.

Confusing for sure. The Kinect support was dropped a number of years ago so if you want to use that as a controller you’ll need an older version of the game to enjoy that. The franchise continues to evolve over time, as do the ways you interact with it. If does change anymore down the road we’ll be sure to update to keep along with that.

Good luck grooving, and particularly for parents hopefully the phone you hand your child to play doesn’t go flying. You can find more cool stuff from the various links below including a review of the console alongside the general hub for all things on the platform.

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