Archive for April, 2010
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Microsoft wants Natal to invade all aspects of life
In what should not come as much of a surprise, Microsoft has reaffirmed its belief that Natal will be useful in everyday, tech-oriented life, not just for playing videogames. Speaking to executives in Columbia this week (talk about an all-time alibi), CEO Steve Ballmer praised the device for its abilities.
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Japanese Show Off Gesture-Controlled Phone For Natal-Style Emailing [Sensors]
Between various patents and even a bog-standard Sony Ericsson, we’ve already thought about the possibilities of gesture-controlled phones. The University of Tokyo, in typical form, has taken it one step forward and released a video showing some sweet Natal-like possibilities. More »
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Project Natal “about all living room experiences”: tailors content based on physical response
Microsoft’s plans to use Project Natal for more than just Xbox 360 gaming were clear from the start; Bill Gates spared little time before confirming that the Windows team was already eyeing up the motion-tracking hardware for their own purposes. Its taken a while, however, before they’ve told us exactly how else Natal might integrate [...]
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SBK X dev says Natal, Move not ideal for racers
I’ll save my judgement from the day I play a completed, ready-to-go Natal or Move racing game, but some are calling it early. SBK X Superbike World Championship game director Michele Celetti said he wasn’t feeling either Sony’s Move or Microsoft’s Natal for racing games.
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Crytek Working with Natal, Move
Crytek is hard at work making CryEngine-based games that will showcase the Xbox 360 Natal and PlayStation Move controllers. Develop reports that the developer behind the Crysis series confirmed that motion-controlled projects are in the works. CEO Cevat Yerli said they are “working very closely with Sony and Microsoft in regards to motion control [...]
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Slim Xbox 360 bundle with Natal by end of year tips analyst
That Microsoft are working on a slimmer Xbox 360 update doesn’t seem all that surprising, given we’ve already seen leaked images of the mainboard along with the console itself, but Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachte reckons Microsoft will be doing more than just putting the console on a diet. ”At a minimum,” he wrote in [...]
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THQ has a $40 million Natal game just waiting to be made
Think that Natal is just going to be a collection of mini-games that use the innovative technology to allow you to wave your body around in front of your TV like a marionette? Think again. Well, think again if it sells in any big way.
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PrimeSense confirmed as Project Natal hardware source
Thought Microsoft had come up with Project Natal for Xbox 360 all by themselves? Not a chance; the company has pulled back the curtain and it turns out the 3D optical-tracking wizard is actually PrimeSense, whose PrimeSensor system the Xbox 360 engineering team adapted for Microsoft’s gaming needs.
“The Reference Design generates realtime depth, color and [...]
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Microsoft Natal Will Be Using PrimeSense 3D Technology
Microsoft just announced that the Natal will be using PrimeSense 3D technology to achieve the 3D motion for Natal. So now we can all rule out that Microsoft was using 3DV systems for the Natal.
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The PrimeSensor Reference Design is a low-cost, plug and play, USB-powered device that can either sit on top of or next [...]
