Kinect was one of the major attractions at last year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo. After unlocking a new dimension in the video game terrain, Microsoft now seems ready to give us a peek into a futuristic world with some help from the sensor. At this year’s E3 convention, the company has revealed that it will soon redefine gamers’ television interactivity via voice search with Bing on Xbox 360.
Allowing players to browse through a gamut of content across Netflix, Hulu Plus and ESPN, this functionality will make it possible to discover music, movies as well as games through simple voice commands. Whether it’s a live broadcast or an on-demand TV show, enthusiasts with Kinect, Xbox 360 and Bing can effortlessly lay hands on diverse content. With this functionality, YouTube videos are also only a voice command away.
“This is an incredible time of growth and innovation for our business leveraging technologies that see us, hear us and connect us all together,” commented Don Mattrick, President of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. “This year by bringing together the power of Kinect for Xbox 360 and the intelligence of Bing, we are transforming how people enjoy entertainment.”
The gaming giant has joined hands with several companies across varied countries including France, the UK, the US and Australia. Now expanding its operations across the US, the company is collaborating with Ultimate Fighting Championship for delivering live matches, behind-the-scene looks and more through the Xbox Live.
Players can now embark on an acoustically commanded journey across Xbox 360 systems as Bing and Kinect blend together to deliver gratifying results.