Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[DJ Hero 2 now available for purchase, Beck still wondering about royalty checks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/dj-hero-2-now-available-for-purchase-beck-still-wondering-about/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/dj-hero-2-now-available-for-purchase-beck-still-wondering-about/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/dj-hero-2-now-available-for-purchase-beck-still-wondering-about/#comments You seriously can't make this stuff up -- in what can only be assumed is a nod to the one and only Beck, Activision actually is shipping two turntables and a microphone with DJ Hero 2. And that bundle is finally on sale starting today. We'd heard earlier in the year that the company was aiming for a fall release, and sure enough, consumers can get their holiday shopping started early by heading to Best Buy (where they'll receive a hard-shell turntable carrying case), Walmart (where the original DJ Hero will be thrown in gratis when buying the DJ Hero 2 Party Bundle on Wii or Xbox 360) or Amazon (where Linkin Park's A Thousand Suns will be oh-so-graciously tossed in for no charge). Check it right now for $59.99 (software only) to $149.99 (the full monty).

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DJ Hero 2 now available for purchase, Beck still wondering about royalty checks originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionamazonbest buyBestBuycontrollerdj herodj hero 2DjHeroDjHero2e3e3 2010E32010game controllerGameControllergamingmicrophonemusicmusic gameMusicGamenow availableNowAvailableon saleOnSaleturntableturntable controllerTurntableControllervideowalmartTue, 19 Oct 2010 21:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo unlikely to significantly alter 3DS design before release]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/13/nintendo-unlikely-to-significantly-alter-3ds-design-before-relea/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/13/nintendo-unlikely-to-significantly-alter-3ds-design-before-relea/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/13/nintendo-unlikely-to-significantly-alter-3ds-design-before-relea/#comments In an interview from this year's E3 that's only just been published, Nintendo 3DS platform producer Hideo Konno says that the upcoming handheld is in its "final shape." Reggie Fils-Aime, the company's leading North American voice, has more recently told us that, au contraire, the E3 consoles are not the final design, though parsing the two into one coherent message would suggest that Nintendo's just leaving itself room to make small changes if the need arises. Konno's chat with Wired also touches on the 3DS' screen size, with him suggesting the glasses-free stereoscopic effect could be taken all the way to the size of a TV but requires the user to be in a very precise position, which is what makes it unfeasible. Teased about potentially making a 3DS XL, the veteran game guru says Nintendo's sticking with the current form factor for portability's sake, but he clearly isn't closing the door on the idea if and when 3DS sales begin to wane. There's a lot more here, including discussion of the new handheld's analog nub and MotionPlus-like gyro and accelerator combo, so why not show the source link some love?

Nintendo unlikely to significantly alter 3DS design before release originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Vicon Revue at E3

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Nintendo 'not satisfied' with online efforts, but no big changes in store originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last week's E3 show was pretty wild. All the major players upped their game quite a bit -- pun intended. Here's my breakdown of the show.

Microsoft: The folks in Redmond led the way with an intro launch party featuring a custom performance from Cirque de Soleil. That was just to warm things up -- when it came to actual announcements, Microsoft took a two-tiered approach. On one hand it's building on the success of long established titles like Gears of War, Fable and of course, Halo. On the other it's taking the time to re-boot the Xbox 360 with Kinect, which brings controller-free gaming to the platform, as well as adding voice and gesture controls. I think Kinect is a major leap forward in the gaming experience that will appeal to both mainstream and casual gamers. With a streamlined new Xbox 360 and an impressive set of launch titles debuting alongside, Kinect is more akin to a console launch than a peripheral. Overall, I'd say Microsoft is in the lead post-E3 and very well positioned for holiday.

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Entelligence: The aftermath of E3 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OnLive's MicroConsole coming by end of 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ForceTek XIO: the gaming controller that hurts you, not the TV (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Turtle Beach Ear Force Z2

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Gallery: Razer at E3 2010

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Razer Starcraft II and Xbox 360 peripherals hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nox Audio Scout ears-on

Nox Audio explores audiophile options with Scout mini headset, we go ears-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>E3E3 2010E32010earbudsearphoneshands-onheadphonesheadsetNoxNox AudioNox Audio ScoutNoxAudioNoxAudioScoutScoutThu, 17 Jun 2010 22:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro guitar controller and MIDI-Pro adapter eyes-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/rock-band-3-fender-mustang-pro-guitar-controller-and-midi-pro-ad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/rock-band-3-fender-mustang-pro-guitar-controller-and-midi-pro-ad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/rock-band-3-fender-mustang-pro-guitar-controller-and-midi-pro-ad/#comments We still can't get time with the Fender Mustang Pro guitar controller while actually playing Rock Band 3, but the gang at the Mad Catz booth were fine enough with us letting us toy around on its own, sans game. So, how does it feel just silently going through chords and scales? Sturdy as can be, sure, and the 100-plus buttons for the neck feel like they'll stand up for a good bit of time. That said, it felt harder than a real guitar locating the strings and frets -- especially a pain for faster chord changing. Also a burden? No ability to bend strings -- not that you'll be able to bend on the Squier Stratocaster either, as it turns out, but that's a whole 'nother issue. We also got some eyes on the MIDI Pro Adapter for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii; there isn't much to look at for now, but if you get your kicks from plastic dongles, hey, we've got all the photos you need below.

Gallery: Fender Mustang Pro Guitar Controller hands-on

Gallery: Mad Catz's Rock Band 3 MIDI Pro Adapter

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[Thanks, Thomas C]

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New Xbox 360 shows up in the wild, gets unboxed, torn asunder and modded originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Razer has been teasing these for months, but it's just now given us our first look at its new Starcraft II series of gaming peripherals. Those include the Razer Spectre gaming mouse, the Razer Marauder gaming keyboard, and the Razer Banshee gaming headset, which all boast the same Starcraft-themed designs complete with blue LEDs, and all the gamer-friendly touches you'd expect from Razer -- 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response on the keyboard, 5600 dpi resolution and button force adjustment on the mouse, and a detachable mic on the headset, to name just a few features. Of course, they'll also demand a bit of a premium price -- look for the Spectre mouse to run $80, and the Marauder keyboard and Banshee headset to each set you back $120 when they roll out sometime in the third quarter of this year (presumably alongside Starcraft II). Head on past the break for the complete press release, and hit up the gallery below for a closer look at the whole lot.

Gallery: Razer Starcraft II peripherals

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Razer shows off Starcraft II series of gaming peripherals originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kinect guide: a preview and explanation of Microsoft's new full body motion sensor originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PlayStation 3 in 3D impressions: almost, but not quite originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Did you hear? Microsoft just unleashed a new Xbox 360! You can get all the info we have on it at our new Xbox 360 hub!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3e3 2010E32010gunmotion controllerMotionControllermoveplaystation movePlaystationMoveray gunRayGunshooting attachmentShootingAttachmentsonyWed, 16 Jun 2010 04:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Rock Band 3 keyboard hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/rock-band-3-keyboard-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/rock-band-3-keyboard-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/16/rock-band-3-keyboard-hands-on-video/#comments The internet at large has been joking about it long enough -- "hey, where's Keyboard Hero?" Well, here it is, and it's pretty killer. We're on the fence on how to describe our experience with Rock Band 3's not-a-keytar, because in many ways it's reflective of your own thoughts on the rhythm genre and pianos in general. Those with actual musical backgrounds are likely to scoff at the easy mode's use of five arbitrary keys for the tune -- not the groupings you see above, but a different set of colors, one per white note in the right half, with indicators just above the notes on that crevice between the top panel and keys themselves (picture's after the break). Even if the actual song calls for a F# note, hitting a F or even a B might be called for instead. It's a mentality that's as old as the genre, that what we're really doing is pantomiming instruments -- or in the case of drums, just hitting key notes and letting the game fill in the blanks on lower difficulties. This, however, is an actual piano. The over-simplification is probably a necessary illusion in standard mode -- or even when the keyboard is used as a replacement guitar / bass -- but having actual proper keys will probably drive the more musically apt insane. Then again, if you're not of that mindset, none of this will probably bother you at all, so feel free to ignore our impressions and bang away.

Pro mode, on the other hand is pretty killer, for all the reasons that standard mode can be irksome. Even at the simplest levels, you're actually getting to play proper notation. Perfect for us, no matter how badly we flubbed up "Crosstown Traffic" on Expert. Sight-reading is a challenge, but nothing worse than actual notation. As we've seen before, the main lane doesn't show all two octaves, but the warning we're given before shifting to the right or left is easy enough to follow, but just like when you first grabbed the plastic axe, expect a good bit of adjustment frustration. See more pics below, and video after the break.

Update: Clarification added to the different color groupings used for Pro and Standard mode.

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Rock Band 3 keyboard hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As unfair as it is, what initially gave us hesitation about Mad Catz and Squier's Stratocaster Pro guitar controller was that, well, it's Fender's second-tier brand. Despite these prejudices from our youth, Harmonix pretty much sold us on it with one pretty badass trick: the ability to simultaneously play Rock Band 3 on Pro Expert and rock the same tune through an amplifier. Bonus: in the presentation we saw, extra notes and added fills didn't seem to affect score. So, that just about turns the uncanny valley of plastic peripherals on its head. Just make sure you crank your TV's sound system to 11 to not be drowned out from what's likely an even worse screw-up sound. See for yourself in the video after the break (caution: a few naughty words contained within).

Gallery: Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro and Squier Stratocaster guitars, up close and impersonal

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Update: We've also got partial tech specs on the handheld -- find them after the break, too.

Update 2: We added a video of nintendogs + cats gameplay. It's very adorable, we assure you.

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Nintendo 3DS in-depth preview: it works! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We swung by the company's demo station outside the show floors here at E3, spoke with the company CEO, got a little more information about the post-release plans for this thing, and dive-bombed a few PR reps before running for the hills. All those details and a funky fresh new video are waiting for you after the break.

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Well, Sony didn't waste too much time in announcing the Move details you've been waiting for -- the complete PlayStation Move Sports Champions bundle with the PlayStation Eye, Move and the game will run $99.99, while the Move controller itself will set you back $49.99, and the optional navigation controller is $29.99. Anyone that doesn't already have a PS3 will also be able to pick up a new console bundle containing everything for $399.99. As for a release date, folks in Europe will be able to get their hands on the Move before anyone else on September 15th, but North American gamers won't have to wait too much longer to get theirs -- it'll be available over here on September 19th.

Update: We've added the full press release after the break, which also includes details on the Move charging station and shooting attachment -- look for them to run $30 and $20, respectively.

Update 2: PlayStation Move's official US release date is now September 17th, as of our full review.

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The new analog slider on the left feels a lot like the PSP's analog nub, but larger and without the texture. It's a bit easier on the fingers, and comfortable. Overall the device feels just like a current DS or DSi, though we couldn't get a good feel for the weight thanks to a bulky tether attached on one end to the device, and on the other end to the row of ladies who were surely told to not let the gadgets out of their hands or face certain doom. The only thing we could do here is rotate along a still frame -- Pikmin in a field, for example -- and play with the 3D slider. It is a pretty convincing effect, but it's hard to tell at this point if it's at all compelling -- it wasn't anything more than novelty in this demo, and we still don't know how it stands up to fast-moving footage. Actual games were promised to us for the show floor, so we'll hit that up later today. We snagged a few pics before getting elbowed out of the way, so check 'em out!

Gallery: E3 2010 - Nintendo 3DS close-up shots


Gallery: Nintendo 3DS hands-on (an encore)


Gallery: Nintendo 3DS first hands-on!


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 We've been reading about it for what seems like ages, looking over images of the FCC prototype with a magnifying glass, and now Nintendo is showing it off at its E3 press conference. The company that Mario built is trumping up how superior its glasses-free technology is better than others, "a solution that lets you take 3D gaming along with you wherever you go" according to Reggie. The upper screen is surprisingly only 3.5-inches, not the wider that we'd expected. There is a slider on the side that lets you tweak the 3D effect, seemingly enabling you to adjust its depth based on your distance from the screen -- or turn it off entirely. As with the current DS, the bottom is a touchscreen, and is not 3D.

That's what looks to be an analog stick on the side there, as well, that Nintendo is calling a "Slide Pad." There is a gyro, motion sensor, it's compatible with DSi games, and has two cameras enabling 3D photos. Nintendo is also talking up partnerships including Disney, games that are said to be playable today, at the show, with one of the highlights being a new Kid Icarus game which looks quite action-packed to say the least -- and has better graphics than most of the Wii titles Nintendo has shown thus far. Nintendo has mentioned the 3DS will have the "biggest launch support ever" from third party devs, and a 3D Nintendogs should be a huge seller -- if only because it has cats too. Other games include Madden, Ninja Gaiden, Resident Evil, a Batman title, Splinter Cell, and, finally, a Metal Gear Solid entry.

Nintendo is also talking about how the system will seek out WiFi hotspots or other 3DS systems "without you knowing," which sounds a bit ominous, to be honest. Systems can communicate regardless of which games are being played. It can even pull in new DLC directly from other consoles, all without a monthly fee.

Still no release date or price, but Nintendo is showing off two colors, red and blue, and they're said to be playable on the show floor. You can be sure we'll be running there right now.

Update: Complete press release and full list of launch games after the break, including some biggies, like Metal Gear Solid "The Naked Sample," Madden, FIFA, and more!

Update 2: If you'd like to know more, check out or two hands-on with the 3DS. Our first impressions of the hardware, and our more detailed thoughts after spending time with a few games. We got cross-eyed so you don't have to.

Gallery: Nintendo 3DS press shots


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Nintendo 3DS gets official, includes 3D camera originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d gaming3dGaming3dsbreaking newsBreakingNewse3e3 2010E32010featurefeaturedfeaturesnintendonintendo 3dsNintendo3dsofficialTue, 15 Jun 2010 12:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Live from Nintendo's E3 2010 keynote!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/live-from-nintendos-e3-2010-keynote/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/live-from-nintendos-e3-2010-keynote/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/live-from-nintendos-e3-2010-keynote/#comments Here we are, day 2 of E3 2010. If your existing Xbox 360 is doing just fine, and you've always been partial to things that grow in Mushroom Kingdoms, you're in the right place. The Big N is just about ready to take the stage here in LA, hopefully bringing a three-dee DS and a Wii console with -- gasp -- 1080i output. Just kidding about that last one. Sadly.

We're going to get started at 9AM Pacific, 12PM Eastern. Don't miss it, you'll be sorry!

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Live from Nintendo's E3 2010 keynote! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsbreaking newsBreakingNewse3e3 2010E32010keynoteliveliveblognintendoTue, 15 Jun 2010 12:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Mad Catz Xbox accessory shocker! Kinect, wireless controller get stands at E3]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/mad-catz-xbox-accessory-shocker-stands-for-kinect-and-controlle/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/mad-catz-xbox-accessory-shocker-stands-for-kinect-and-controlle/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/mad-catz-xbox-accessory-shocker-stands-for-kinect-and-controlle/#comments
Mad Catz, our favorite provider of gaming accessories that happens to be named after mentally ill house pets, has announced a plethora of devices for the new Xbox 360. First off, if there is a Kinect in your future you are probably thinking: "where am I gonna put the damn thing?" Well, you can stop thinking right now! the Xbox 360 Kinect Floor Stand includes a weighted base, 2.5-foot mounting pole, and it costs $30. If you feel like saving a few bucks, a camera tripod adapter is available for $15. There also is something called the Controller Charge Stand, which -- for a mere $30 -- allows you to store two controllers and charge up to two Microsoft Rechargeable Battery Packs at the same time. Pretty great, huh? PR after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3e3 2010E32010game controllerGameControllergamingkinectnatalproject natalProjectNatalrechargershockerstandTue, 15 Jun 2010 11:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget is live from the Nintendo and Sony E3 events]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/engadget-is-live-from-the-nintendo-and-sony-e3-events/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/engadget-is-live-from-the-nintendo-and-sony-e3-events/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/engadget-is-live-from-the-nintendo-and-sony-e3-events/#commentsEngadget is live from the Nintendo and Sony E3 events Kinectimals didn't get your juices flowing enough yesterday? That slinky new Xbox 360 not enough to tempt you to the dark side? Maybe you want a glasses-free 3D handheld or a light-up lollypop themed controller? Today's the day your wishes will come true, with Nintendo and Sony hosting back-to-back press conferences. We're expecting a 3DS at one, and full details on the PlayStation Move at the other. We'll be there liveblogging both events and bringing you luscious photos from the inside that you won't want to miss. Nintendo starts at 9:00 Pacific, noon Eastern. Sony's starts at noon Pacific, 3:00 pm Eastern.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3e3 2010E32010nintendosonyteaserTue, 15 Jun 2010 10:46:00 EST<![CDATA[New Xbox 360 guide: Microsoft's slim console explained]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/new-xbox-360-guide-microsofts-slim-console-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/new-xbox-360-guide-microsofts-slim-console-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/new-xbox-360-guide-microsofts-slim-console-explained/#commentsThe new Xbox 360 guide: Microsoft's slim console explained It may not have a new name, but the Xbox 360 certainly has received quite a facelift on this the fifth anniversary of its unveiling. The new Xbox 360 (aka the "Xbox 360 250GB") makes up for its familiar name by offering a starkly refreshed and, in our eyes, significantly sexier design than its predecessor -- which honestly was quite the looker in its day. Despite only just being made official, we've already had time to unbox and play with one, a dizzyingly fast-paced unveil that might have left you with some questions about just what here is new and what here is old. Click on through, dear reader, and we'll tell you everything you need to know.

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New Xbox 360 guide: Microsoft's slim console explained originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3e3 2010E32010everything you need to knowEverythingYouNeedToKnowfeaturefeaturedfeaturesmicrosoftmicrosoft xbox 360MicrosoftXbox360new xbox 360NewXbox360the new xbox 360TheNewXbox360xboxxbox 360xbox 360 250gbXbox360Xbox360250gbTue, 15 Jun 2010 10:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Kinect-optimized Xbox 360 Dashboard preview]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/kinect-optimized-xbox-360-dashboard-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/kinect-optimized-xbox-360-dashboard-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/kinect-optimized-xbox-360-dashboard-preview/#comments We just got a look at the new Kinect Dashboard-lite for the Xbox 360. In some ways, it's pretty charming, with fun, jazzed up icons (when you hover over them they tilt and show off depth), a simplistic layout, and some great voice controls. The downside is this all comes at the cost of a brand new, fairly redundant interface for accessing functions that are already available with your Xbox 360 controller in the regular Dashboard. Still, there's no denying the joy of waving a hand to log in, hovering over icons to select channels (though the wait-to-click mechanism strikes us as eventually frustrating), and scrubbing through media with very intuitive gestures.

The best part is the voice control, however, allowing you to speak "Xbox" and then a command like play, pause, back, forward, stop, Zune, etc. It's ripe for abuse (pausing your S.O.'s seventh Netflix screening of The Constant Gardner ad nauseam), but Microsoft says it's working on eliminating random commands that might seep into conversation. Our biggest worry is that we're going to see confusion and fragmentation of functionality with the divergent UI requirements that Kinect apps and regular Dashboard apps require -- we can't imagine the Facebook or Last.fm folks being super thrilled at creating an all-new app just to support Microsoft's whims, but we're told just such apps are in the works. Is the existing Dashboard really so complicated that Kinect couldn't control it? Check out a video of this puzzling Kinectasticness after the break.

Gallery: E3 2010 - Kinect Interface preview

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Kinect-optimized Xbox 360 Dashboard preview originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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