Microsoft Adding More Entertainment Features to XBox 360
Posted by Steve Fravel on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 · 
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Microsoft Corp. premiered the “Kinect” for Xbox 360 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) amid great fanfare and a live performance by Cirque de Soleil. The Kinect device, known in development as “Project Natal,” ushers in a new era affording “controller free” games and entertainment. In a press release, Microsoft heralded the entry as “transforming the way the world plays, entertains and connects with friends and family.” Kinect for Xbox 360 officially rolls out to consumers in the United States on November 4. Availability in other parts of the world will follow shortly after that date.
The Kinect for Xbox 360 is capable of tracking body movement and gestures and can understand the user’s voice. The Kinect allows those who may have never picked up a game controller to join in. If you see an obsticle, you can jump over it, if you want to pursue a fitness program you can do do it all without having to hold a controller in your hands.
In addition to game control, the Kinect for Xbox 360 allows the user to change to movies, favorite television episodes or music by “voice command and gesture.” You just say “Xbox play” and are able to browse through library selections and choices at the wave of a hand.
Beginning in November, Xbox LIVE GOLD members will have access to ESPN3.com. The user can watch live college basketball or football, MLB, NBA, tennis, golf, soccer and other sporting events.
With Xbox LIVE the user is able to share game experience with friends, family and neighbors around the world. In 2011, Microsoft will add Video Kinect. This will link Microsoft Live Messenger supporting “real-time” video conversations with PC users and other Xbox 360 owners around the world.
Combining gaming, films, television programs and music with social networking truly advances home enteratinment to a new experience level.
For additional information visit Microsoft.
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