WSJ: Motion Sensitive Camera Coming for Xbox
It seems Sony might not be alone in its endeavors to go after a piece of the Wii pie.
Just a few weeks back, rumors hit a high about the possibility that Sony might introduce a motion sensing controller at E3. Similar rumors suggest Microsoft could also be developing some motion sensing equipment of its own and again, E3 could be a launchpad for the device.
This week the Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft developing a new video camera for the Xbox 360 that will allow players to control games with the movement of their bodies. Citing anonymous sources, WSJ says that unlike the Wii’s controller-sensor combo, the Microsoft camera won't require users to hold any hardware to control on-screen action. Rather, the camera would sit near the television and capture when players move their hands, legs or head. This further confirms speculation that Microsoft purchased 3DV Systems for its ZCam tech.
E3 is shaping up quite nicely this year. If both Sony and Microsoft announce something like this, we could be in for a very interesting show. Who’s interested in Microsoft’s idea? We quite like the ‘no controller necessary’ angle. Let us know in the comments below!

It's how they market to the ignorant, not what they market with. Make a commercial with some bright colors and a family friend approach with lots of people "having fun".
Now if we can get some start-up company to produce pr0n with motion movement controls using XNA Game Studio...
Virtua Pr0n comes with a fleshlight/dildo controller!
Ah Futurama at it's best.
than sony will continue to add that 'necessary piece of equipment to operate the console' on to the long list of 'things you need for the 360 that add to its price, and the things that ps3 already have' because 'ps3 is apparently also a pioneer in motion control'
Most likely MS has been developing this tech for a while (I saw a video of it about a year ago with a cam and the 360) so game devs have probably been working on games for this tech since then. MS will probably make it compatible with both the 360 and the new Xbox when it comes out.
Oh spare me Sony didn't put rumbe into their PS3 controllers and then charged for the controllers with rumble. They probably did this on purpose so they can make extra money from the people who bought new controllers. Also people who bought the first blu-ray players had to buy the second gen then the third gen to get functions they didn't put in in the first place. Sony is notorious for doing things like that not MS.