Microsoft demo Xbox 360 Natal, describe games as “fun, simple, family-orientated”
Like it or not, and I know many of you aren’t keen, motion control is the future of gaming. The Wii has led the way, but the PS3 and Xbox 360 are soon to join it in offering this hands-on method of playing. Though still at least six months from release, Microsoft has been demonstrating Natal to various interested parties.
After a demonstration in London a few days ago, Silicon Republic detailed their thoughts on Natal. They report of a slight delay between movements being picked up by the system, yet the accuracy makes up for it. They also suggest a good deal of physical stamina is needed for prolonged playing. It was also announced that Natal will work with all current models of Xbox 360, but wouldn’t specify a release date or pricing details.
Microsoft spoke about Natal launch games, saying:
What you see here is just the beginning, this game [Ricochet (pictured above)] is about 12 months old, but we do see the first titles for being very similar in design: fun, simple and family orientated. We’re actually really not sure what games will be available yet. EA, Ubisoft, MTV Games and our other major software partners have had the technology since June so it will be really interesting to see what they come up with.
And about uses beyond gaming:
It’s not just about games for us, it’s about entertainment. For example, with Natal, a simple wave of the hand can control menus (just like in Minority Report, except you won’t need Tom Cruise’s glove). Voice control will allow you to pause and play videos and music by voice recognition; it’s completely unlike anything out there in the market right now.
I can see Natal taking off in a big way, although I’m not as optimistic about its fortunes as Michael Pachter seems to be. I certainly want to test drive the system to see if it can truly live up to the considerable hype or whether it’s just a Wii Remote clone destined to fail.
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February 26th, 2010
Is that the game where you slap balls away from you’re face? I’m sure there’s a couple of people here that are used to that type of thing.
February 26th, 2010
I wish GamerBlorge had a voting system. You would be getting a +1 right now.
February 26th, 2010
“fun, simple, family-orientated”
WHAT’S HAPPENING TO THIS WORLD?!@!?!
February 27th, 2010
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February 28th, 2010
liquid ur fucked up man lol they should call this game teabag
February 28th, 2010
LOL @ Liquid
March 1st, 2010
“They report of a slight delay between movements being picked up by the system, yet the accuracy makes up for it.”
LMAO
“They also suggest a good deal of physical stamina is needed for prolonged playing.”
NO FATTIES, Sorry America, maybe next gen.
“Is that the game where you slap balls away from you’re face? I’m sure there’s a couple of people here that are used to that type of thing.”
Thanks for making me look bad laughing at work!
March 2nd, 2010
I’m sorry I took the money. I’m not sorry I took the money.
I figured you were old enough for that reference ncaissie.