Xbox: Kinect is Returning in an Unexpected Turn of Events

Emma Regan — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 11:24:56 +0000

The motion sensor device by Xbox that didn’t do so well is returning in a new format, with more promise and hope the second time around

We all remember how amazing Xbox Kinect sounded and the expectations vs reality of the motion sensor device that ended up not doing great on the market, right? Well, it looks like Microsoft are going to give it another try, but this time, with the help of Sky.

That’s right, the British broadcaster has introduced a new product, the Sky Glass TV, which is expected to roll out next year and includes a built-in 4K camera that includes motion controls and is hoping to be everything that the Kinect wasn’t.

Sky Glass TV

Source: Sky

The Sky Glass TV is ditching the satellite dish for Wi-Fi connection only and is promising to offer a 4K TV that will stream Sky’s TV channels and 21 apps to access additional content like Netflix, Spotify, and Disney Plus. The full specifications include a UHD Quantum Dot display, support for Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HLG, three HDMI 2.1 ports, and a single USB-C port. The TV fits six speakers for up to 215W of Dolby Atmos surround sound: 3 outward firing speakers, 2 upward, and 1 central subwoofer.

Yet the part where Microsoft comes in is the watch together feature that syncs your TV with other households. It features integrated video and chats on-screen, and will allow you to stream the biggest channels. It will allow you to see each other’s reactions instantly and pause, skip and replay content as you watch together. This social TV feature is what Microsoft wanted to happen for Kinect when it came out with Xbox One in 2013, but it failed in doing so. Hopefully, with this new partnership, the feature will be successful a second time around.

The Sky Glass TV will also feature games that specifically support the new 4K camera, such as Fruit Ninja. There will also be a multiplayer mode available for friends and family to get stuck into the fun. The Sky Glass TV will also feature built-in voice controls, so once you have your Xbox connected through an HDMI cable, you’ll be able to bring your console up by simply saying “Sky, Xbox”.

Will you be racing to purchase the Kinect a second time around?

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Source: PlayStation

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Xbox: Could There Be a Streaming Device Along the Way?

Emma Regan — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:40:19 +0000

Microsoft has been busy expanding the Xbox gaming experience with things like Xbox Cloud Gaming, but can we expect even more?

Microsoft recently announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming, which is available on mobile and PC devices, would be expanding to its consoles, making it easier for Xbox One users to access Xbox Series X/S games, but why stop there? What if you didn’t need an Xbox console at all to be able to access those games?

There are rumours there might be a streaming device coming from the gaming giants that could make Xbox games accessible to all.

Possibilities of an Xbox Streaming Device

Streaming devices are all the rage now, with Google’s Chromecast, Amazon’s Firestick and Roku’s Streaming Stick, all of which compete against one another to offer the best deals for the cheaper prices. Now there might be a new contender to entire the market if all the rumours are true.

Microsoft hinted at E3 2021 its intentions to move beyond its traditional console hardware platforms for its cloud gaming services, and the company also said in a press release that Xbox is currently working with global TV manufacturers to “embed the Xbox experience directly into internet-connected televisions with no extra hardware required except for a controller”.

So, this leads to the possibility of a built-in Xbox app coming our way at least.

Source: Microsoft

Moreover, Liz Hamren, CVP of gaming experiences and platforms at Xbox, has revealed Xbox is also developing standalone streaming devices that you can plug into your TV or monitor.

This would be revolutionary for gamers that cannot afford or be able to purchase all the latest games or next-gen consoles and still have access to them via a much cheaper alternative. It might also rope in new gamers that have never wanted to splash their money on a console before, or don’t have the room for a console in their home. All you would need is a streaming device and an Xbox controller.

“We’re doing all this because Game Pass works. It works for consumers, and it works for publishers. With Game Pass, players spend 20% more time playing games. They play 30% more genres, and play 40% more games overall, including games outside their Game Pass subscription. In a recent survey, we found that more than 90% of members said they played a game they would not have otherwise played without Game Pass.”

It might take some time for people to buy into the streaming device as there’s already so much to choose from and gamers are only just started to buy into cloud gaming technology, but there is huge potential for it too.

What are your thoughts on a possible Xbox streaming device?