Xbox Natal Project Fatal for Wii?
Dude. This is just cool.
Microsoft gives us Project Natal, a hands-free, wire-free, motion-sensitive control for your Xbox. Competition for the Wii-style controller, only there’s no controller for this webcam-based system, ergo nothing to be thrown at the screen by mistake (those Wii wrist straps aren’t just for decoration).
Check out the video on CNET.
You are the controller.
Step in front of the “dashboard” and the system instantly recognizes you and signs you in using a facial recognition tech that hasn’t been seen on a consumer product before. Definitely aiming to get you off the couch and into the action; to kick a ball you kick your foot, to hit the ball you swing your arm, the player moves freely in real 3D space and the avatar does it on screen. It also accepts commands by voice. Can’t wait to try it! Unfortunately, no release date was given yet. Let’s hope for soon.
To which Nintendo replied, they plan to release Super Mario Bros 28.
Just kidding. Nintendo’s up to bat tomorrow so we’ll see what awesome surprises they have in store for us.
Sources: E3, G4, CNET
