Microsoft is planning to introduce a new motion control sensing 3DV video camera for Xbox 360 to take on Nintendo Wii's MotionPlus control. A Microsoft spokesperson had declined to comment on the The Wall Street Journal news. Microsoft's 3DV video camera comes from its speculated acquisition of 3DV systems.
Microsoft's new purported video camera would use 3-D technology for sensing the motions of the user in front of it. This video camera would eliminate the requirement of holding any gaming peripheral. Instead the 3D video camera would be placed next to the display and can sense the motion gestures of the individual.
Microsoft's Research Arm is said to have worked closely with Israeli 3DV Systems for developing the 3D video camera.
Basically, Microsoft aims to increase Xbox 360's market against Nintendo Wii's popularity and sales. Another similar peripheral is used by Sony's EyeToy game that detects gestures in 2D.
Last November, we saw a similar 3D video camera from MGESTYK which does exactly the same function like that of Microsoft's 3D Video camera.
Microsoft is being rumored for unveiling this new technology at the approaching E3 Expo in Los Angeles.
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