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Microsoft: Kinect Can Be Used Sitting Down

FatedX360 · 2010-07-08 12:24:06

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

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#51 FatedX360

Member since 2010 • 87 Posts

[QUOTE="Ninja-Hippo"]The Forza demo at E3 could be played sitting down. :)Dire_Weasel

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.

I have a good feeling that the new Forza won't be Kinect only...it would be an option the player can make in the menus or something. I like my forza on a controller thank you.

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#52 donalbane

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[QUOTE="Ross_the_Boss6"]

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

Now it just needs some good games...

Well, Microsoft did say it wasn't working at E3... so I understand the concern. When your console doesn't let you sit down for a driving game, you know you've got some big problems. Glad it will work for some games.

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#53 wolverine4262

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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.
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people were standing during all the live demos, including Gears. I guess I cant sit down while I play that. BTW, GS has another video demonstration of Forza. LINK

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