Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer spoke at the Executive's Club of Chicago today, informing attendees that a new Xbox 360 will arrive in 2010, one equipped with a "natural interface" and built-in camera.
It is possible that this is true. I don't know how well it will work. If they release Natal at a low price seperate it might catch on but I doubt that a lot of current owners will buy a whole new system for Natal.
All the demos I've seen show the Natal hardware attached to a (apparently?) stock 360. So hopefully it will be available separately.
I imagine any new release of the XBOX hardware will involve the usual specifications upgrade, obligatory to compete with the PS4.
You're probably right, although personally I've been wanting another one for the Netflix streaming and Media Center functionality. If they add Pandora support for Xbox Live then I'm sold.
I'll take a wait and see attitude. If the lack of precision is as bad as the Wii's then forget it.
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