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Microsoft Adds Kinect Support For Netflix

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the more-lazy-please dept.

Arneh writes "Microsoft today released an update for the Xbox 360 which brings Kinect support for the popular Netflix application. Users will be prompted to upgrade the next time they start up Netflix." Finally, a remote that my 3-year-old can't hide.

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  1. Why? by Lunaritian · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Sure, it may be cooler to watch videos by waving your arms, but still... buttons are more accurate and faster to use. What's wrong with using the controller for controls?

    1. Re:Why? by swanzilla · · Score: 3, Insightful

      Sure, it may be cooler to watch videos by waving your arms, but still... buttons are more accurate and faster to use. What's wrong with using the controller for controls?

      Nothing. Sort of like eating sushi with a fork...may be more practical, but you will not rack up any style points in doing so.

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  2. Kinect is worse than a remote with small children. by BagOBones · · Score: 3, Insightful

    My three year old loves to yell out "XBOX" and "Cancel" every time I try and use it, and some times randomly when on the XBOX, this causes all sorts of random navigation fun.

    For all those complaining about waving, it is voice activated as well.

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  3. Re:But can you hide it from your 3 year old? by Locke2005 · · Score: 1, Insightful

    So, you find lying to your children easier than just telling them, "No"?

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