I love just dance but it was hard to connect it

I have been playing just dance since 2022. It’s always been easy to just go onto the game and start playing. I noticed that my iPhone wouldn’t connect to my Xbox series x. I have tried everything. I have turned everything off except for my WiFi. I have redownloaded the app a million times. I checked my internet on my Xbox and phone. They were on the same network but it still wouldn’t connect. I even tried there older apps but it still wouldn’t connect to my Xbox. I removed the quick resume on my Xbox for the game a million times. I even used the barcode on the screen it shows you. I also read some of the reviews and tried them but it still wouldn’t connect. If anybody could help me and tell me solutions that would be great. Otherwise I just wasted 75 dollars. 😭

All the wrong moves

Went to drop $85 on the ultimate version of Just Dance 2023. Found out game was NOT released for Xbox One, which means Kinect support is dead. Versions of this game were released well past end-of-life for Nintendo Wii - no doubt because it had decent motion controls and an overall better play experience compared to some other consoles, regardless of the fact it didn't have the latest graphics. The studio seemed to grasp that. Developers largely gave up on Kinect long ago, but this franchise was one where it's utility really continued to shine. I think the studio grossly misunderstood the market for this game - young people who aren't chasing the latest and greatest, but just want to have a good time with their friends on a Saturday, or parents looking for a way to spend some fun physical activity time with their kids. I'm actually lucky enough to own an Xbox X as well - but I will NOT be purchasing this game on that platform due to lack of Kinect support and the fact that this franchise has clearly lost its way. Kinda sad, I've enjoyed these new releases every year, but will continue to play the older games until they no longer work, rather than "upgrade" to an inferior play experience...with a phone...which I'd rather not accidentally throw across the room while dancing, thank you very much. But bring back Kinect support, and I'd be back on board.

Unfortunate that this doesn’t work with older Just Dance games

Bought iPhone 15 pro max for the sole purpose of trying this app with older games on Xbox One X, but realized it just doesn’t work, which means I have to buy new consoles and sentenced my Kinect to death penalty. Versions of this game were released well past end-of-life for Nintendo Switch which will be upgraded next year. Developers largely gave up on Kinect long ago, but this franchise was one where it's utility really continued to shine. I think the studio grossly misunderstood the market for this game - young people who aren't chasing the latest and greatest, but just want to have a good time with their friends on a Saturday, or parents looking for a way to spend some fun physical activity time with their kids. I will NOT be purchasing this game on Xbox series x due to lack of Kinect support and the fact that this franchise has clearly lost its way. Kinda sad, l've enjoyed these new releases every year, but will continue to play the older games until they no longer work, rather than "upgrade" to an inferior play experience...with a phone...which I heard I would no longer accidentally throw across the room while dancing, thank you very much. But bring back Kinect support, and I'd be back on

Low reviews are bummed that Microsoft and Sony made new gen consoles.

Yes it’s true the new gen consoles are the only ones with the game, but it isn’t specifically Just Dance either, most games now are only for new gen consoles and it isn’t a fault it just is. If you don’t want to worry about your old gen console from ten years ago not getting the latest game I’d suggest you upgraded. Either way, the game is amazing and most “bad” reviews are just from people angrily arguing about how new and old generation consoles work. I would recommend buying the game and using the app as it is working on a new mobile camera controller, the game is constantly having updates and seasons for all users and with Just Dance+ the entire Just Dance series is a game changer. If you like partying with friends or dancing your heart out I’d highly recommend purchasing the game!

If I could give this zero stars, I would.

Jokes on me for assuming that this game would work with my PlayStation move camera and controllers, just as the game had in the past. The decision to make this phone only has rendered the game completely unplayable as the app will not connect to the game at all. I did not know this before purchasing the game, and am not only finding out that this is a known issue, but Ubisoft has given NO timeline for a bug fix. So, they continue to sell a game that for many people doesn’t function at all when they could have avoided this by just continuing to have the functionality offered in previous versions of the game. Furthermore, when I buy a game for a platform, I want the usability of that game to be contained TO that platform. The fact that this app includes data collection for a game that would otherwise have been housed on my PlayStation without that level of invasiveness is absurd. Overall, this has been a terrible experience and I am currently working on getting a refund through the PlayStation shop.

No Star

Bring back the Kinect! We have bought the Just Dance games every year. This year it the format is very disappointing. I hate the fact that I had to add another app to my phone and every phone of my guests who wanted to play. Holding a very expensive phone while dancing/flailing about is a terrible idea. Then add a few other players with expensive phones doing the same thing. Awful! Worst idea ever! We could not tell which player was who unless one of us stopped and didn’t get a score. We were always lined up wrong. A guest dropped his phone on my hard wood floor! It is not fun holding a phone trying to dance. Everything about this is disappointing and if next years just dance game doesn’t get a new Kinect option then it will w the first time we won’t buy this game.

all these one star reviews are dumb…

…and I’ll tell you why. -Almost all the reviews are about Just Dance (the actual game) instead of the controller app. If you wanted to review the game, you would do it on a place FOR THE ACTUAL GAME. -And prior to the point above, they’re also whining about Kinect support (Kinect was a motion sensor for Xbox). It was stated by Xbox officially that Kinect would no longer be manufactured or officially maintained. It’s important to note that Xbox has rules for developers who create games for the Xbox Marketplace, so it’s not their fault. Even if you had a Kinect, it wouldn’t be supported with the game anyways!! JD has its issues, yes. But take your nostalgia about Kinect and complaints about the actual game on Reddit, or somewhere else where it’s meant to be. If you wanted an actual review about the controller app,, here’s one: Worked great! Didn’t disconnect at all, and with the size of my phone, it felt not that bad! I would recommend playing with a smaller phone, and also having a strap with your phone to enjoy it at the very best.

Pairing issue

My son and I are trying to use this app is having pairing issues. It says that it needs to be connected to the Wi-Fi. We have both our phones connected to the Wi-Fi the same as my PS five console and it’s not working. We’re having purring issues and is saying that we can’t pair because he might not have the same connection with the Wi-Fi that you have with the game and we do please. You guys need to fix this. This is an ongoing situation for a very long time now now it’s been going on a year and a half since we bought the game. I did buy all of the music plays and Paies for the monthly year. I don’t understand how you have such a great game and it’s not working and you guys need to fix this issue or I’m gonna request my money back. Thank you.

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