Xbox 360 Camera Speculation
I read on some gamer blogs that the Xbox 360 camera will be coming out in the Fall (mid-September) and I can't decide if I should be excited about this or not. The following features are speculated (confirmed in some cases) for the camera peripheral:
- See other players while you play certain games (an Uno video confirms this)
- Update your gamercard to have your photo on it
- Use the camera as an input peripheral like Sony's Eye toy
- Video chat in addition to voice
- Video message other players in addition to voice message
- Create 3d versions of yourself for accurate 3d characters
- Security camera for your home
- Camera sign in to XBL
- Video Calling / Video Chat
I'm actually most interested in there being a mainstream Internet-connected camera in my living room -- even if it doesn't do much for my gaming experience. As cool as video chat is over the Internet, there has yet to be a single, connected device that does it well that millions of people have adopted -- the 360 camera could be this device. Here's to hoping.