wraggster
May 20th, 2013, 23:37
Additionally, respected tech blogger Paul Thurrott claims (https://twitter.com/thurrott/status/336475059604570112) Microsoft has scrapped plans to launch a subsidised version of the system. It was previously reported (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/403228/always-online-new-xbox-not-as-draconian-as-many-believe-report/) that the new Xbox will launch at two price points; $500 flat, or $300 with a commitment to two years of Xbox Live Gold for monthly payments of $10.Shown in a proof-of-concept video at CES in January (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/385755/microsoft-reveals-xbox-illumiroom-concept-video/), IllumiRoom uses Kinect and a projector to augment the area surrounding a television screen with projected visualisations.
According to Microsoft, IllumiRoom can "change the appearance of the room, induce apparent motion, extend the field of view, and enable entirely new game experiences".
The demo video, which you can view below, shows effects such as falling snow and explosions being projected into the living room. It was captured live and is not the result of any special effects added in post production, according to Microsoft.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/407439/illumiroom-reportedly-set-to-feature-at-next-xbox-event/
According to Microsoft, IllumiRoom can "change the appearance of the room, induce apparent motion, extend the field of view, and enable entirely new game experiences".
The demo video, which you can view below, shows effects such as falling snow and explosions being projected into the living room. It was captured live and is not the result of any special effects added in post production, according to Microsoft.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/407439/illumiroom-reportedly-set-to-feature-at-next-xbox-event/