As expected, at its E3 press conference today, Microsoft today announced plans for gesture-based gaming. The company brought director Steven Spielberg on stage to debut the forthcoming Project Natal.
Though clearly inspired by the success of Nintendo's WiiMote, Microsoft is attempting to go beyond that device with a controller-free sensor that tracks player movement sin 3D and recognizes user voices. You'll be able to control menus with a swipe of the hand. The technology will work with every Xbox 360. Games will include Ricochet and Paint Party.
That's a great idea, but I wonder how accurate it can really be?
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PlagueSD June 3, 2009 12:08 PM
I like the idea. But I don't think most people will have the recommended amount of room to play the games.
I'm just waiting until someone kicks a vase off a table or knocks something over when they do a "kick" in game. I remember the stories of Wii controllers going through TV screens when it first came out.
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June 2, 2009 3:02 PM
That's a great idea, but I wonder how accurate it can really be?
June 3, 2009 12:08 PM
I like the idea. But I don't think most people will have the recommended amount of room to play the games.
I'm just waiting until someone kicks a vase off a table or knocks something over when they do a "kick" in game. I remember the stories of Wii controllers going through TV screens when it first came out.