Microsoft: Kinect Can Be Used Sitting Down

So to put all the "lulz you can only use Kinect standing up" lashes to rest, MS has revealed to Joystiq that you CAN use Kinect sitting down on software that allows it, which is up to the developer. let me say that again. UP TO THE DEVELOPER. The Kinect-enhanced Dashboard will work with you sitting down.

The following is sourced from Destructoid

"Sure, sometimes I stand up from the couch to shout at my television when playing a frustrating game. But in general, I won't be standing up unless the game calls for it. Wondering if you'll be able to remain planted in your seat when using Microsoft's motion sensing Kinect device? Yes… sometimes.

"Kinect can be used while sitting when an experience is developed with sitting in mind," Microsoft clarified toJoystiq. As an example, Microsoft mentioned Dashboard navigation, which would include things like watching video, Video Kinect chat, and more. Outside of the Dashboard stuff, all of the Kinect offerings we saw at E3 required the player be standing. You think people look silly playingDance Central, imagine what they'd look like trying to play that gamesitting down.

But there likely will be software that will keep the player's buttocks firmly planted in seats -- Microsoft says what was shown earlier this year was "only the tip of the iceberg." Lazy gamers around the globe hope they show us the rest of the the iceberg -- the slothful parts -- before Kinect launches this holiday."

http://www.destructoid.com/yes-you-can-play-some-kinect-enabled-games-sitting-178478.phtml

oh so can the wii mote and move though

It was silly for people to believe it wouldn't work to begin with.

Now it just needs some good games...

oh so can the wii mote and move though

Mario1331

I will say this. Even if Kinect won't necessarily be implemented in hardcore gameplay mechanics, it could make accessing the in-game menus for said games (especially RTS's) more convenient than ever, and that alone could attract hardcore players.

[QUOTE="Mario1331"]

oh so can the wii mote and move though

FatedX360

oh whoever thought that is ignorant honestly

Screw sitting down, give me a tread mill tech that can sense movement with Kinect, so I can move around in games that would = auto win for MS! Image playing an RPG like that (/drools)Diviniuz

[QUOTE="Diviniuz"]Screw sitting down, give me a tread mill tech that can sense movement with Kinect, so I can move around in games that would = auto win for MS! Image playing an RPG like that (/drools)nervmeister

[QUOTE="nervmeister"][QUOTE="Diviniuz"]Screw sitting down, give me a tread mill tech that can sense movement with Kinect, so I can move around in games that would = auto win for MS! Image playing an RPG like that (/drools)Diviniuz

Not the most convenient tech, apparently (at least for now). :P

But what about those full body games?aaronmullan

But what about those full body games?aaronmullan

[QUOTE="aaronmullan"]But what about those full body games?wolverine4262

[QUOTE="aaronmullan"]But what about those full body games?wolverine4262

[QUOTE="wolverine4262"][QUOTE="aaronmullan"]But what about those full body games?aaronmullan

That article doesnt clear it up at all. All he says is that there are "features" (voice and video) that work while sitting.

We have yet to see proof of controlling a game through kinect while sitting. You would think that Forza would have been the perfect game for that.

[QUOTE="wolverine4262"][QUOTE="aaronmullan"]But what about those full body games?aaronmullan

That article doesnt clear it up at all. All he says is that there are "features" (voice and video) that work while sitting.

We have yet to see proof of controlling a game through kinect while sitting. You would think that Forza would have been the perfect game for that.

clipse479

This should also go out to people that think it can only do two player games. It's a limitation NOW, but all someone has to do is probably update the API to recognize extra people.

That article doesnt clear it up at all. All he says is that there are "features" (voice and video) that work while sitting.

We have yet to see proof of controlling a game through kinect while sitting. You would think that Forza would have been the perfect game for that.

clipse479

I wonder how long it will take for this "sitting down game" to appear on Kinect. My guess? Probably never. Bread_or_Decide

[QUOTE="wolverine4262"][QUOTE="aaronmullan"] Why not? People are lazy. I don't see why you would want to play it at all.aaronmullan

[QUOTE="clipse479"]

That article doesnt clear it up at all. All he says is that there are "features" (voice and video) that work while sitting.

We have yet to see proof of controlling a game through kinect while sitting. You would think that Forza would have been the perfect game for that.

FatedX360

[QUOTE="FatedX360"][QUOTE="clipse479"]

That article doesnt clear it up at all. All he says is that there are "features" (voice and video) that work while sitting.

We have yet to see proof of controlling a game through kinect while sitting. You would think that Forza would have been the perfect game for that.

Bread_or_Decide

It will be able to work with simple games thats about it. Racing games and Family games. They have shown nothing to prove otherwise. You will never be playing the next HALO using Kinect and you can quote me on that. Unless of course they dumb it down immensely.

It will be able to work with simple games thats about it. They have shown nothing to prove otherwise. You will never be playing the next HALO using Kinect and you can qoute me on that. Unless of course they dumb it down immensely.

Dahaka-UK

there were rumoured reports that MS were telling developers to not create games that required sitting....

and here is a Ubisoft developer who are working on the new RTS game R.U.S.E. ...and although it supports the PSMOVE....this is stated at the end..

"Unfortunately for Xbox 360 owners, there are no plans to support Kinect. Girard said the stumbling point was having to play standing up while using Microsoft's rival motion-sensing tech."

if it is true that Kinect can support games while sitting down....then why wouldn't Ubisoft have "sitting in mind" when developing an RTS game????

from what it seems, MS is just not telling the WHOLE truth....so yes it works while sitting down as far as voice commands and the dashboard.....but as far as controlling games...it doesn't seem like it yet.

I haven't read the article or any posts. But let me guess....when MS says it can be "used sitting down" they are not really talking about games and gaming. They are talking about how you can still say "Xbox ON" to turn on the console, or swipe your hands around like using an Ipad to chose menues?

I will also guess that lemmings are taking this to mean that every game they buy for kinect will be able to be played sitting down and yet still be more than just waving your arms in the air like you just don't care.

I haven't read the article or any posts. But let me guess....when MS says it can be "used sitting down" they are not really talking about games and gaming. They are talking about how you can still say "Xbox ON" to turn on the console, or swipe your hands around like using an Ipad to chose menues?

I will also guess that lemmings are taking this to mean that every game they buy for kinect will be able to be played sitting down and yet still be more than just waving your arms in the air like you just don't care.

ZIMdoom

there were rumoured reports that MS were telling developers to not create games that required sitting....

and here is a Ubisoft developer who are working on the new RTS game R.U.S.E. ...and although it supports the PSMOVE....this is stated at the end..

"Unfortunately for Xbox 360 owners, there are no plans to support Kinect. Girard said the stumbling point was having to play standing up while using Microsoft's rival motion-sensing tech."

if it is true that Kinect can support games while sitting down....then why wouldn't Ubisoft have "sitting in mind" when developing an RTS game????

from what it seems, MS is just not telling the WHOLE truth....so yes it works while sitting down as far as voice commands and the dashboard.....but as far as controlling games...it doesn't seem like it yet.

Afrikanxl

I will say this. Even if Kinect won't necessarily be implemented in hardcore gameplay mechanics, it could make accessing the in-game menus for said games (especially RTS's) more convenient than ever, and that alone could attract hardcore players.

nervmeister

[QUOTE="nervmeister"]

I will say this. Even if Kinect won't necessarily be implemented in hardcore gameplay mechanics, it could make accessing the in-game menus for said games (especially RTS's) more convenient than ever, and that alone could attract hardcore players.

ianuilliam

But that defeats the whole purpose....doesn't it?

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]

[QUOTE="nervmeister"]

I will say this. Even if Kinect won't necessarily be implemented in hardcore gameplay mechanics, it could make accessing the in-game menus for said games (especially RTS's) more convenient than ever, and that alone could attract hardcore players.

FatedX360

[QUOTE="Afrikanxl"]

there were rumoured reports that MS were telling developers to not create games that required sitting....

and here is a Ubisoft developer who are working on the new RTS game R.U.S.E. ...and although it supports the PSMOVE....this is stated at the end..

"Unfortunately for Xbox 360 owners, there are no plans to support Kinect. Girard said the stumbling point was having to play standing up while using Microsoft's rival motion-sensing tech."

if it is true that Kinect can support games while sitting down....then why wouldn't Ubisoft have "sitting in mind" when developing an RTS game????

from what it seems, MS is just not telling the WHOLE truth....so yes it works while sitting down as far as voice commands and the dashboard.....but as far as controlling games...it doesn't seem like it yet.

wizardwd

:lol:

I don't know....Ubisoft is a HUGE company.....I'm sure MS would have warned them when first giving them the Kinect SKUs which have been out for quite a while actually.....it probably would have been on the first page of the manual or when the system first boots up...with the screen reading "MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SITTING IN MIND"

But that defeats the whole purpose....doesn't it?

LegatoSkyheart

[QUOTE="FatedX360"][QUOTE="ianuilliam"]If you're playing a game with the controller, why would kinect make navigating in game menus more convenient? I mean, what's more convenient, pushing buttons on a controller that's in your hand already, or putting your controller down and waving your hand around?

ianuilliam

The Forza demo at E3 could be played sitting down. :)Ninja-Hippo

You'd think that was true, except that they never let anyone play it in a room where they could sit down.

Also, during the demo, the Auto-accelerate and Auto-brake assists were kept on. The only thing Kinect was "watching" was the driver's hands.

The Forza demo at E3 could be played sitting down. :)Ninja-Hippo

well live on stage, the guy was standing......then on top of that.....:lol: its obviously fake.....look how the hand on the screen moves before the guy's hand moves.....and he is left there trying to catch up and coordinate the whole thing...lol....hilarious and sad at the same time.

fattiesaround the world wheeze a sigh of relief.