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Bill Gates: Project Natal is Not Just for Gaming
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Everyone has been buzzing about Microsoft's Project Natal, the company's endeavor to bring motion sensors to gaming. Today we learn that Natal isn't just for gaming or the Xbox 360 - it's coming to PCs too.
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates spoke to CNet's Ina Fried this week about a world in which depth-sensing cameras such as the one Microsoft is adding to the Xbox allow people to control their PCs, game devices, and televisions. Sounds pretty neat, right?
Gates went on to give an example of this technology that Microsoft is currently working on, calling it "this depth sensor thing" that we'll see next year. However what's interesting is, according to CNet, Gates said the technology is not just for games, "but for media consumption as a whole, and even if they connect it up to Windows PCs for interacting in terms of meetings, and collaboration, and communication."
Windows 8, anyone?
For the full interview, head on over to CNet.
Source : Tom's Hardware US
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I saw the Demo related to the picture above when it was shown at E3. Their ideas on what to do with it are amazing.
I can't wait until XNA supports this new device.
Now we can finally have minority report controls.
Or truly interactive porn.
Now we can finally have [...] or truly interactive porn.
Now thats something i would pay for!!
Now thats something i would pay for!!
I'm sorry, but that would be a truly pathetic waste of such an interesting technology.
I'm sorry, but that would be a truly pathetic waste of such an interesting technology.
Some of us actually have a sex drive. Plus we all know the internet is full of advertisements and porn, at least we can use 50% of it now.
I'm sorry, but that would be a truly pathetic waste of such an interesting technology.
We are talking about the backbone of the modern internet... Be more respectful kid. And why would google be so succesful if it wasnt for the porn?
I'm sorry, but that would be a truly pathetic waste of such an interesting technology.
Search your feelings. You know it to be true!
Now we can all spaz out in front of our computers and look like Ballmer.
Now we can all spaz out in front of our computers and look like Ballmer.
Private lessons, anyone?
left 4 dead with interactive bite marks yah (with rapeable witches? what a fetish
We all know MS won't be able to include this in an OS, because the EU will just sue them for it.
So on that note, any one know of or have any idea what the target MSRP will be?
I am looking forward to seeing people freak out in front of their TV and PC. But I have to say, this technology looks promising. When play a movie, certain movements could mean "play", "stop" and "fast forward". I don't see its purpose on a PC, but a HTPC could really take advantage of it. I want to see what purposes come out for this technology. This could be the future of input devices. When the mouse came out, many people thought it was a gimmick. Maybe Natal will be similar at its inception.
Oh well, in my previous comment where I say "I don't see its purpose on a PC, but a HTPC could really take advantage of it." I meant to say general purpose PC, not any PC. I make it seem as if a HTPC is not a PC.
Now thats something i would pay for!!
don't we have interactive porn already? fap fap fap?
Minority Report meets 1984. It would be cool if it works, but it's also sort of creepy to think of the amount of networked camera's that can literally map out rooms, faces, etc all potentially being accessible. I'm not by any means worried about this happening with Natal, but it's another step toward an Orwellian world. Big Brother is watching you...
Oh well, in my previous comment where I say "I don't see its purpose on a PC, but a HTPC could really take advantage of it." I meant to say general purpose PC, not any PC. I make it seem as if a HTPC is not a PC.
I can already think of many use of Project Natal in business environment. If paired with proper software, it can be great tool for YouTube or podcasting crowd. However, I would not give up my Logitech G5, gaming keyboard or game controller just yet. If I want physical movement for fun, I'll go to a Salsa club and find girls to dance with.
However, I do think PC game gun is a great idea.
Damn I'm good. The first day I saw Natal I said they better use it for the PC as well. This would be great, now if only they can work on top notch speech recognition to go with it it would be perfect.
Windows 8 .. hmmm I'd take WinFS first and Natal second for that one.
Now we can finally have minority report controls.Or truly interactive porn.
As long as the interactive character doesn't snicker at the camera's input
Crysis Chokin some koreans and COD 4/5 Shootin feelin you have real guns
I vote for porn as well
+1 Porn.
The future is bright for Project Natal.
Navigation through menu's with the swipe of a hand...
Interactive porn is the new black! LOL
They already introduced the porn-mode in IE recently so this seems like a good second step in that direction. And if the EU sues them, no motion tracking porn for them.
Good to hear finally evilsoft's motion sensor support of pc games,i know they do this because they want to sell more hardware.
not a big fan of flailing in front of my monitor. Yes, that includes Wii.
Because we all have the cash to pay for a 40+ inch TV to plug into our computer to do some weird tai-chi inspired move in front! The Minority Report scene dispay Tom Cruise in front of a huge, ultra-high resolution screen. By no mean we could have this at home for now. 2K+ TV are not even on the market. And there's no way I'll be gaming on a 40" 1080p TV at less than 8', a 24" able to do 2560x1600 or even 3840x2400 is way better!
M$ is giving a bonus call touch pack to win 7 and it required multitouch. This thing is an alternative way to a real multitouch LCD......I GUESS
Since E3 I have been looking forward to Natal… It is VERY promising.
I do have concerns about security however. It would be something if an outsider could gain access to these cameras through your system. Let’s face it… speakers on phones can remotely be turned on, and EVERY system is hackable. Wouldn’t it be something to be enjoying interactive porn… but someone is enjoying you. This would be the #1 target for hackers, Voyeur at it’s best!