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Will Microsoft's Project Natal Kill Wii?Microsoft's new motion-sensing controller-free self-sufficient video game console, exposed at the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, is threatens on wii position at the top. Project Natal, which is compatible with every Xbox system, is capable of tracking the gamer's entire body movements, following his vocal commands and recognizing the players' facial expressions even in the total darkness.As Microsoft answer to Nintendo breakthrough wii, Project Natal has raised high above its rival. Already ailed and praised by the handful of E3 visitors who were present at the presentation, Microsoft's Project Natal is anticipated to complete the body sensor revolution that Sony EyeToy precedent has failed to supply. In addition, it is expected to broaden Microsoft former foothold in the gaming market, the Xbox, target crowds and to offer casual games next to some serious games. To meet with the less experienced gamers, Xbox complicated, multiplied joysticks controller is replaced by the gamer himself who may accomplish any game's tasks with every part of his body. Project Natal, named after the Brazilian hometown of one of the developers, is using an RGB video camera that follows the gamer's body movements from head to toe; a monochrome camera that apprehends depths; special microphones set, designed to track even the slightest nuances in the gamer's voice, invite game partners to a multi-player session and to consent to his every wish.
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