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Microsoft unveils motion control for Xbox 360

Posted June 02, 2009 2:06 PM

From Yahoo! News: Personal Technology:

Microsoft introduced a prototype camera Monday that can be used as a controller for the Xbox 360. Codenamed "Project Natal," the camera eliminates the need for a handheld input device — instead, the gizmo can track a player's full body movement, recognize their face and voice, scan images of real items and respond to both physical and vocal commands. Microsoft also debuted 10 exclusive new games and several additions to the Xbox Live online service at their flashy Electronic Entertainment Expo press conference at University of Southern California's Galen Center.

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Re: Microsoft unveils motion control for Xbox 360

06/02/2009 3:13 PM

Here's a link to Giz which has a video of the tech in action

http://gizmodo.com/5274319/xbox-360-project-natal-full+body-motion-control-one+ups-the-wii

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