Microsoft's Full Body Motion Controller Revealed?
Microsoft
says that it will "completely transform how people think about home
entertainment" at this year's E3. A newly rumored motion controller
that detects "full body" movement may be what the company has planned.
According to a report from
Engadget, who cites an anonymous tipster claiming to have knowledge of Microsoft's
Xbox 360
plans, the company is working on a new Wii-like sensor bar for the
console that can offer motion control minus the actual controller.
Players will allegedly "kick, punch, duck, dive, jump and so forth
with [their] body" and even be able to perform more precise controls
like hand gestures for "pinching, grabbing and scrolling."
According to Engadget's source, the introduction of the controller will also
introduce video conferencing, unique player detection, and will be used
in
online trivia games, with players clapping to "buzz in." Could they be referring to Microsoft's free online video game version of the
1 Vs. 100 game show? Could that be why the
Xbox Live Primetime service was delayed until this year?
Microsoft's been heavily rumored to be exploring the use of motion
control, but appeared to be pursuing more traditional efforts based on
previous reports.
While Engadget's grainy image is obviously suspicious in nature,
we've heard from other sources that the information is mostly legit.
With E3 now just a few weeks away, we'd expect speculation (and leaks)
to reach a fever pitch by mid-month.
When contacted for comment, Microsoft reps said "We do not comment on rumors and speculation."
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