I think Natal has a lot of promise when talking about core gaming... just not controlling core gaming (you would be able to turn these features on and off).
- Facial recognition login.
- Stand up or phone ring auto pause. Pause if someone walks in front of the screen
- How close or far you sit from the screen can adjust text size.
- No need for a remote or controller for movies and entertainment (seen in vids)
- Motion minigames, QTE, or interactive cutscene... imaging having to put down the controller at some point to reach and try to save your friend from falling off a cliff or push them out of the way of danger.
I am not a game designer, I am sure they can come up with way better stuff than me. These are actually lame but I think the point is made. Add this to the casual experience turning one person's console into the household's entertainment center...
But, the success all depends on price, amount of games available, when it releases, and what the competition has available.
I just don't see it hitting early enough, with enough support, and a the right price. Nintendo already has so much third party support and an install base. Maybe I will be wrong.
I would cite regulation, but I know you will simply ignore it.
