Dossier
Xbox Kinect
Coverage of Xbox Kinect in the Nexus archive.
- Gesture control: Why 2013 is the year when we stop clicking and start waving
The article highlights 2013 as a pivotal year for gesture control technology, driven by innovations like Nintendo's Wii motion controller, Xbox Kinect, Leap Motion, and Thalmic Labs' MYO. These devices use motion sensing and electromyography to enable gesture-based interaction with computers and other devices, signaling a shift from traditional clicking to wave-based input methods.
- Nex Playground: the family game-night gadget that revives the spirit of the Wii
Nex Playground, a new console launching in the UK, aims to revive motion-controlled gaming with safer, camera-based AI tracking technology. The device replaces traditional controllers with body-tracking minigames, targeting family play and reviving the Nintendo Wii-era experience.