Microsoft, the software tycoon has come up with its new venture in India, the 'Kinect' interface including the 'Xbox 360' gaming device. This lets the users to enjoy their games through body movements rather than the usual joysticks.
The unique feature of Kinect is that it can sense the movements of the users and thus, allows them to play their games minus the joystick.
All they need is a fixed RGB camera, intensity sensor and a microphone.
Thanks to Kinect, not only the gaming genre has been revolutionized, the possibility of introducing applications in the areas of education and health has also increased.
This is the generation next in terms of human interface evolution regarding computers. The paradigm shift has taken place from Graphical User Interface to the Natural User Interface, observed Jaspreet Bindra, the Microsoft India Regional Director.
He also added that the market will feature the set with Kinect sensors, Xbox 360 4GB consoles and a free game of 'Kinect Adventures'. This entire package will be available at Rs 22,990.
Those who already own Xbox 360 console will get the Kinect sensor and the 'Kinect Adventures' game at Rs 9,990. Globally almost 45 million Xbox 360 consoles have been sold by Microsoft.
Presently the Xbox 360 comes with 11 Kinect games related to the spheres of adventure, fitness, sports and dance.
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