Squilliam on 09 May 2009
| shams said: I'll need to see something much more "specific" along with software before passing judgment. But I don't think "full body motion sensing" is that big a deal. I don't believe it can be as accurate as WiiFit/Motion+, will have no buttons, no tactile feedback, and poses a lot of questions (handling multiple people, people walking in front of you, light conditions, ...). EyeToy did the 'simple' stuff, and between this and the Wii - I think most cases are covered. Asking people to actually "move around a lot" in their living rooms is just impractical. The Wii is bad enough - and that doesn't actually involve any real body/leg motion. ... I do agree that MS's biggest drawcard is XboxLive - but at the same time, this becomes a complex 'turn off' for casuals. Virtually everyone I know who is into the 360 is a gamer, or someone very familiar with PCs. I don't know a single 'true casual' who is into the 360 in any form. Anyway, it sounds interesting - and there is no doubt that motion capture/motion controls is the future. So I'll be interested to see what they do... |
They have one killer application which would sell a camera system for $150, its Windows!!!!
But aside from that, there are some interesting possibilities:
A console for education, interactive programs to teach people languages, and grade school kids stuff and you may be able to access things like tutors. The programs are already out there, they just need a new interface. We already know of kids signing onto Xbox Live and doing their homework together.
Theres also the fact that people will be able to navigate the media functionality of the Xbox 360 without getting up to grab the controller. Thats probably the most annoying part of it really.
Tease.
