We’ve just got word through that Bethesda is adding Kinect support to Skyrim on the Xbox 360.
Since its release, numerous people have half-jokingly suggested that Kinect support for shouts should be in the game. Bethesda isn’t stopping there though, they’re adding voice control options for trading, follower commands and all menus too.
There is going to be over 200 different voice commands in the final list, which will be released in the coming weeks. In the meantime, here’s a video to show how it will all work.
Source: Press release
Shakugan
It would be cool if they added shout commands like Fus Do Rah!
jikomanzoku
Or “Not the face!”
OneShotWook
Been getting by fine shouting at Skyrim since launch and as far as i can tell kinect doesn’t understand the V’s yet.
MICKY17
If it works as well as that video, it looks brilliant. The quick save feature would be extremely useful.
E8_BALL_
It all looked great,especially equip & attack commands, but i’m not keen on saying shout words, only to have your character instantly echo you, i could see that getting annoying quickly.
Vandix
Why is it called Kinect features, while it’s only voice commands?
cc_star
Because of the multi-array mic set-up in Kinect
JesseDeya
Like the four mic array in the PS Eye?
I think what Vandid means is why is this a Kinect feature when voice commands can and are used in PS3 and PC games quite regularly? Either add this to every version Bethesda, or don’t bother. It’s clear MS have thrown them a few extra clams to big up Kinect. Meanwhile the game is still in need of serious patching :/
BIGAL-1992
If I remember correctly, Kinect Voice command set-up was designed to recognised whatever you were saying regardless of your accent or language, of which there are thousands, crystal clear. A Headset or a mic could also do the job for this feature, it may not pick up exactly what you’re saying or could misinterpret what the command you gave was. Anyway, that’s just me speculating.
Jakster123x
Best subtitle ever. :D
Deathbrin
It is certainly a contender for the title. :)
The Lone Steven
Seems a bit gimmicky and a useless addition imo. I really hope this won’t mean that Beth will focus 100% on kinect and stop patching the game. :S
Sympozium
Pfft, as if they will stop supporting it.
gazo69
When I first heard this I thought it would suck, but after watching the vid I think it looks great!
E8_BALL_
Nice edition to the Elder Scrolls universe, cough plus timed exclusive dlc.
I hope Sony can bring something similar to KInect for its customers next-gen. & after the money they’ve been losing, they should been making sure all bases are covered, too maximise its consumer base.
E8_BALL_
… providing market research done right pre-production naturally , i have no idea how well Kinect was received(purchased) by xbox users.