Microsoft unveils Xbox ‘Kinect’ motion controller

June 14, 2010 | Source: BBC News

Microsoft has revealed final details of its Xbox 360 hands-free motion control system, which it has rebranded Kinect (formerly codenamed “Project Natal”).

Kinect was shown off alongside compatible games that support the new hands-free interface and, in some cases, the facial and voice recognition capabilities.

These ranged from jumping and flying games to a yoga simulator and Star Wars shooter (players control a virtual light sabre and use hand gestures to control action on the screen) to Dance Central from MTV Games, which allows the player to coordinate their dance moves in time to an on-screen prompt.