Xbox 8 / Kinect 2 To Feature Improved Interaction Between Gamer and Avatar

[Zappykins]

Adinnieken said:

Zappykins said:
Wow, it sounds like it will need some powerful hardware. Still it is very exciting, and I think goes along with some of my predictions/wants.

So, does that mean it will not have a red light pointing at us? And will it still work in dark and dim rooms?

It doesn't really require powerful hardware.  A dedicated hardware thread will likely provided sufficient CPU processing power for the Avatar stuff.

No.  Interms of darkness it won't be much different than the current Kinect.  The major difference is the use of Time of Flight depth sensing and filters to actively filter out anything but the frequency of light Kinect 2 is emitting. 

Ah, so it will still be having an infa-red emitter.  But will also get them away from the PrimeSince equipment too?

Do you think it will use one device or two?  It seems that making ones that sit on each corner of a TV seems like a rather good idea.  Also I am assuming a major upgrade in resolution.

I can see how when people talk in a game on Xlive that they, or their avatar, might appear in a corner as they talk. Sort of like how a Google Hangout works.  Sometimes it would be helpful to have a face go with the voice (or avatar for those so inclined).  However it should be an option.  And the way Kinect already crops you when you speak, it's seems quite possible.

I think it would be so fun to hang out at proposal chats about their upcoming technology.