Project Natal makes a Smallville cameo, does not guarantee ability to fly*

We didn't get any more details about Microsoft's Project Natal add-on for Xbox 360 from the X10 event, but tonight Smallville viewers got to watch someone else whipping their arms and legs around trying to catch imaginary balls flying out of their TV screen. Short of some actual time gesticulating wildly in front of that motion sensing cam this is the closest thing we've got to actually using it, but as the clip (embedded after the break) shows, girls are likely to be more impressed by someone that can fly.

Smallville Project Natal scene

[yulebellow Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:13PM]

Smallville is still around?

[Mmmm Donuts Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:38PM]

@yulebellow

Man, -Scrubs- is still around, and they pretty much lost the original cast already! DX

[E71 Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:48PM]

@yulebellow

Yup and the story lines are cheesier than ever.

[Templarian Posted Feb 12th 2010 11:09PM]

@yulebellow, that episode was pretty bad. And yea it was funny to see project natal. Also a Windows Mobile Phone.

Microsoft markets a lot in that show, Windows 7 is in there a few times also.

[Plazmic Flame Posted Feb 13th 2010 12:02AM]

@yulebellow

Smallville is the shiznit... 9 seasons strong. Last episode was 2 hours and epic.

I'm downloading this episode right now...must see PNatal

[ninaleslieanne Posted Feb 13th 2010 2:26AM]

@yulebellow haha, I was surprised too.. I used to watched it before. As for the natal, hopefully it can bring a new shift to the gaming world.
Project Natal for you: http://bit.ly/project-natal-will-change-our-world

[mtnDewFTW Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:18PM]

I wonder if it'll come with WiFi...

[Showbiz Posted Feb 13th 2010 12:18AM]

@mtnDewFTW about as much as the Ipad will have multitouch.

[Toshiba Posted Feb 13th 2010 2:41AM]

@mtnDewFTW or FLASH for that matter..OH Wait.. HTMl5 Will save the IPAD.....it will be out in 2022.....

[BubblegumBalloon Posted Feb 13th 2010 4:59AM]

@Toshiba

but after 2012 the world ends :'(

[mtnDewFTW Posted Feb 13th 2010 5:01AM]

@Toshiba What does this post have to do with the iPad?

[ArhcAngel Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:23PM]

They went to great lengths to make it look EXACTLY like a Wii title and then have Chloe mention it was an XBox...I see what you did there.

[Chrisace89 Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:51PM]

@ArhcAngel how does it look like a Wii?? it doesn't have any controllers.

[Plazmic Flame Posted Feb 13th 2010 12:15AM]

@Chrisace89

You missed the point...

[fortunzfavor Posted Feb 13th 2010 3:07PM]

@ArhcAngel I bet the audience assumed chloe got it wrong and went to buy wiis anyway.

[kwaan Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:23PM]

Holy crap. Natal can help you fly!

[PsychoSuperman Posted Feb 13th 2010 3:39AM]

@kwaan That and Red Bull

[camroncake Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:24PM]

Tagline: The new revolution in gaming that even has superman amazed

[arteckx Posted Feb 12th 2010 11:36PM]

@camroncake

I'd bet he wouldn't be impressed just because that kid was impressed.

[unknown714 Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:29PM]

The guy looks like a duche when he is playing the game

[techchef Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:39PM]

@unknown714

He ooks like a douche not playing the game.

[Virus Cannon Posted Feb 12th 2010 11:55PM]

@unknown714 He looks like a douche for playing a video game instead of making out with Allison Mack.

[MrHashbrown Posted Feb 13th 2010 3:14AM]

@unknown714 He's just a douche.

[archkron Posted Feb 13th 2010 10:07AM]

@MrHashbrown

The game.

[Prevacator Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:32PM]

Wasn't this show canceled years ago?

[gauchoamigo Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:55PM]

@Prevacator

It's called SINdication.

[arteckx Posted Feb 12th 2010 11:27PM]

@Prevacator

There were a few crew departures over the past few years. Each time, there were speculative reports that the show would be canceled for the following season due to the departures. However, when the official announcements were made, this was never the case.

[m3nphls Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:33PM]

If it was me I would make it show a RRoD right after 1min of playing that project Craptal

[Prevacator Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:49PM]

@m3nphls
Oh boy, did you think up Project Craptal all on your own? Geez man, where do you get that genius from? That's like college level satire right there. I mean WHOA! I don't even know how to respond to Grade A comments like that.

[nerdherd Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:54PM]

@Prevacator You could try not responding.

[gauchoamigo Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:54PM]

@Prevacator

How about NAT at AL, sport?

[crazypeng1 Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:39PM]

Smallville fans: Wait, games like that actually exist?
Engadget readers: Wait, this show is still around?

[gauchoamigo Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:56PM]

@crazypeng1

I see what you did there.

[Tyrax Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:41PM]

it gives you wings?

[Extinction Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:43PM]

Was it used to catch someone (like surface is used all the time on the show) (ie: identifying the signature way they walk?) or create a supervillain (like the stride gum up)?

[PhaseDMA Posted Feb 12th 2010 10:58PM]

Any show that can last 8 years for any reason deserves more credit then attacks.

I wish my favorite shows were on for 8 years. At least then it would be my choice to not watch it instead of the networks.

[Devin Posted Feb 12th 2010 11:05PM]

@PhaseDMA I like your avatar.

[Luffy Posted Feb 12th 2010 11:14PM]

@Devin Home Movies for the win

[Snackie Onassis Posted Feb 12th 2010 11:28PM]

People watch this show...willingly?

[dwboston1 Posted Feb 12th 2010 11:47PM]

Engadget is working on its own version of this technology. It's called Project Patel, and it enables you to criticize a Microsoft product without your hands ever touching the keyboard.

[Plazmic Flame Posted Feb 13th 2010 12:04AM]

@dwboston1

I lol'd in real life but you're still a jerk, lol

[unknown714 Posted Feb 13th 2010 12:05PM]

@dwboston1 +1 to you my friend

[munakib Posted Feb 12th 2010 11:50PM]

I saw the HTC Incredible in Smallville in the previous episode aswell.

[fourblades Posted Feb 12th 2010 11:58PM]

uhmm the 360 isn't even on...

[Seb6554 Posted Feb 13th 2010 1:11AM]

@fourblades

AHA OMG I didn't notice it on the first watch but soo funny

[anansie Posted Feb 13th 2010 12:57AM]

I recommended/tipped this story .. Wonder how many others did?

[Frank A Posted Feb 13th 2010 6:24AM]

I get the feeling that this stupid Hit-the-balls game will be the only thing available at launch. When are we going to see something new?

[kwiiboy Posted Feb 13th 2010 10:24AM]

Natal gives you wings.

[sonyforlife Posted Feb 13th 2010 11:57AM]

that was so american (lol)

[cjschrissouth Posted Feb 13th 2010 2:37PM]

If only his super powers could fix his acting skills