The Kinect for Xbox and Xbox 360 is a companion unit that promises to make game controllers obsolete. Originally known as Project Natal, Xbox Kinect is capable of capturing player motion and incorporating it with the Kinect video games being played. The technology was inspired by the same technology behind the Nintendo Wii remote and MotionPlus system. However, Kinect is much better than Wii in some obvious ways.
The Xbox Kinect unit is a horizontal bar connected to a base with a motorized pivot. The Kinect is designed to sit under the TV screen. The components of the device feature an RGB camera, a depth sensor, and a multi-array microphone. These features make Kinect for Xbox very capable of capturing 3D motion and voice, as well as facial recognition. Aside from its gaming capabilities, Kinect also enables headset-free video chat over Xbox Live.
The depth sensor has the power to see in 3D regardless of any light conditions thanks to its infrared projector and a monochrome CMOS sensor. As for the detection range of the sensor, it has the power to calibrate the physical environment around the player with the help of Kinect software. So besides the player, he can also sense the presence of other things like the living room table, plants, and even your pets within his vision range. With advanced Xbox Kinect technology, you can track at least six people simultaneously, making for a fun gaming experience with friends and family. No matter you have a wide or congested space, as long as it is within the range of 3.9 to 11 feet, the fun is still ready for you to enjoy Kinect games.
As complex as it sounds, the goal of Xbox Kinect is simple: bring high-tech fun to the comfort of your own living room. Your gaming experience will break the limits of buttons and limits by cable. The Xbox Kinect is the next generation of gaming. There are games to be reckoned with and there are reliable Kinect accessories on the market today to add to its appearance and durability.