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E3 2012 | Xbox Gets New Networks, Kinect Gets Even Better

June 4, 2012 Jeff Smith

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Microsoft’s push to make Xbox 360 the definitive entertainment device continues with the addition of even more networks and features. In their E3 keynote, Microsoft showed off Kinect’s coolest new feature: multiple language and dialect recognition. On stage, they demonstrated navigating the dashboard using only your voice, and then searched for Rise of the Planet of the Apes using the Spanish language option. The demonstration also showed the ability to change language setting using Kinect. Kinect will understand 12 different languages.

Xbox users will also be able to view new networks on Xbox 360. In addition to the already available UFC and MLB.TV, Xbox now adds NBA, NHL, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN 3, ESPN U, Nickelodeon, Machinima, Paramount, and UVideos to its lineup. These networks will be available for use without a Kinect, but will require Xbox Live.

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About Jeff Smith

Jeff represents the one of newest generations of gaming journalist; the generation that began gaming during the era of Playstation 2, Gamecube, Xbox, and, just to cover all the bases, Dreamcast. Despite being relatively new in the industry, he is just as passionate as someone who first picked up a controller thirty years ago, sometime before he was even born. Comics interest him, troll dolls confuse him, and the sun from Super Mario Bros. 3 haunts him.

8 comments

58GHZ June 4, 2012 at 12:36 pm -

I’ve been waiting a long time for this.
Deborah Holliday June 4, 2012 at 1:53 pm -

Ok… should i get regular xbox 360 or xbox 360 elite? Also… WHY is it better than PS3 and how do I hook it up to the internet. O ya – whats the best game and how do I get and use microsoft points. and 1 more – whats Xbox live????? Thanks – I’m new to this!
airdogspace2 July 12, 2012 at 2:56 am -

Ok… should i get regular xbox 360 or xbox 360 elite? Also… WHY is it better than PS3 and how do I hook it up to the internet. O ya – whats the best game and how do I get and use microsoft points. and 1 more – whats Xbox live????? Thanks – I’m new to this!
brincks26 August 1, 2012 at 10:06 am -

I’ve installed a Microsoft Encarta 2009 in our PC but keep getting an error about a missing component but it doesn’t tell what is the missing component! But Microsoft Encarta Kids and Dictionary are working properly.

Please tell me what are the needed components to make Microsoft Encarta too work.
I’ve Try uninstalling and installed it again but no good. I’ve even tried to repair it but still cant launch it.
callofduty5123412 August 6, 2012 at 6:44 am -

Will the new features like Kinect and the ESPN sports and stuff work with the current Xbox’s, or only the new xbox 360 they released at E3????? Does anyone know?
Michael K August 9, 2012 at 9:58 pm -

I got tickets for E3 at mellon arena and it says it’s limited view. What is obstructing it? is it no big deal or a huge pole?
shahedC September 5, 2012 at 12:29 am -

Now that E3 is over, which presentation do you think was the best? worst? Are you thinking about buying a new console after the presentations?