Avid gaming fans who’ve found out about “Project Natal” have probably heard that it was recently re-christened to now be called Xbox Kinect. This new gaming device from Microsoft will revolutionize the way we play video games. The Kinect uses a 3D camera which recognizes and translates gamer’s movements into the game world. With this console, no longer will we play our games seated on the couch. Gamers will run, jump, duck and swing their whole bodies! This information was released when the Xbox Kinect made its debut in Los Angeles in front of an invitation-only audience.
Aside from the official launch from the name, Microsoft is keeping hush on all other particulars such as cost and release date to improve anticipation for its new gadget. What they did tell the public was how the Xbox Kinect is purely a gadget which will merely plug into an Xbox. This is good news for individuals people who are currently quite happy with the quantity of games that they have for the old Xbox, and do not really want to buy a entire new console just to be able to try out this new one.
Although a particular cost was not provided, analysts estimate how the Xbox Kinect Console will be released within the cost range of close to 50$-200$. About 15 games will also be launched together with the Kinect in November.
If you’re thinking how the Kinect is likely to be just another novelty gadget that’s not worth investing in, you ought to also know how the world’s leading video game makers are also planning to release various hardware items that a player can use using the Xbox Kinect, further enhancing the experience of total gaming immersion.
For now, no other official particulars happen to be released by Microsoft. If you’re itching to find out much more, you’re just likely to have to wait until November 2010.
