Update: Microsoft says Illumiroom isn't yet ready for next Xbox, but will get public demo in July

[SvennoJ]

thranx said:

SvennoJ said:
We had this thread before
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=152594&page=12

That demo is shot with a $1000 projector, it can be done cheaper ~$220 projector but it will look far removed from that and only work in a dark room with the tv brightness down.

Nice proof-of-concept but unless they have some secret projector tech up their sleeve I don't see this coming to the living room any time soon.

I have a think 600-700 dollar projector got it 2 years ago. it works ok with lights on(i play games and watch tv on it with the window open or light on sometimes), for this kind of stuff it would be fine with lights. I haven't looked into prices recently, but i am sure they have come down even further.

 

Edit: I use this projector http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Computer-EY-K0701-020-3D-DLP-Projector/dp/B0036R9ZKA    2,000 lumens

What's the screen size you play on? That's the main determining factor.
The screen size in the demo video is about 140" (assuming the tv shown is 42") At that size The Acer H5360 gives of 21 fL on a proper reflective screen. Far too little to compete with a tv that's between 40-70 fL, nevermind projecting on walls and furniture.
http://www.projectorcentral.com/Acer-H5360-projection-calculator-pro.htm
With an 80" screen you're at 64 fL, that should be enough to extend the tv field on walls and objects that are not meant for projection, however that's only twice the size of the tv, not as impressive with only 20" borders around the tv.