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The E3 event saw the official release of motion control system from Microsoft called Kinect for Xbox 360. The motion gaming controller was previously named as project Natal and has some unique features that are not found in Sony Move or the Nintendo Wii.

Microsoft Kinect is designed as a separate stand and sits between the television and you. The gamer does not require to be holding any controller in his or her hand. It can sense 3D depth sensors by the use of dual RGB cameras and has speech recognition through the multi array microphone. It has a motorized tilt base that can follow a user while video chatting and provide constant video chatting functionalities. This controller can also allow the user to control television channels and other such remote controlling of on demand ESPN content. Many games have been announced that will support this motion controller many of which are developed in house and some which are developed by third party developers. Microsoft is targeting the hardcore gaming market with this controller instead of targeting the casual gamers in the complete family.

Microsoft Kinect will be directly pitted against Sony’s Move motion controllers and only the console fans will judge each controllers success.

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