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The Xbox 720 could lead a 3D gaming boom Microsoft is putting money into 3D development work destined for the Xbox console range.
After the disappointment of an E3 no-show and news that Microsoft won't be launching the Xbox 720 until at least next year, we're hungry for information about what the new system could include.
Microsoft has recently posted a job ad for an "Algorithm Research & Development Engineer for XBOX team." The role involved working in Haifa, Israel, with Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business division.
Responsibilities for the position include "algorithm design and implementation into state of the art 3D imaging systems working in an integrated HW and SW leading team, working closely with peers in Redmond, and being part of a fast moving and growing development team."
It's all KinectedThe Interactive Entertainment Business division was responsible for the Xbox Kinect and specialises in Natural User Interface (NUI) or, in other words, gaming without the controller.
The Xbox 360 has no 3D capabilities and Microsoft has shown no interest in developing upgrades for it, so the next generation console is likely what this 3D work is destined for.
As more and more homes buy into 3D TV, the launch of the Xbox 720 could see 3D gaming hit the big time.
Via BGR, Microsoft Careers Tags: Xbox 720, 3D, Microsoft, Kinect, jobTweetreddit!StumbleuponComment on this article Your comments (4) Click to add a new commentrickimalone4. @ Jools Whitehorn
Do you actually know anything about gaming? The Xbox has had 3D gaming since last year. In fact I'm playing Batman Arkham City in 3D as I type this response to your absolute joke of an article............
Alert a moderatorrickimalone3. The Xbox 360 has no 3D capabilities and Microsoft has shown no interest in developing upgrades for it, so the next generation console is likely what this 3D work is destined for.
Really?!?!?! I must have been dreaming then when I was playing in 3D this morning. Who's writes this cr@p?
Alert a moderatoramun822. great more cheesy crowd pleasing "non-3d" 3D that you will switch off after few minutes. All I ask for is a superb 2D! real time light /reflection effects, physics, all in 60fps. I guess it's too much to ask. We need to be fed with Netflix/3D/adverts/skype/kinect and all sort of apps that we will never use. Whatever sells to as many people as possible so the profit is higher.
Alert a moderatorbubbahotepuk1. The PS3 does 3d gaming now of course. 3d gaming is fine as a novelty, but you soon turn it off as all it does is detract from the gameplay itself (and makes everything look gloomy & amplifies motion sickness). Even the best example, Killzone 3, is better off played in flat-o-vision.
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