Microsoft shows WP7 integration with Xbox Kinect

At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Microsoft unveiled not only what was coming to Windows Phone 7 this year, but Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer decided it was time to raise the curtain on a Technology Preview featuring WP7 and Kinect Xbox. Microsoft Game Studios showed off two women using their phones Windows to shoot balls in the game ball Rally that a man was playing on Kinect.

In the video, it is clear that the console and the phone are communicating real-time, probably on Wi-Fi. This is not only motion sensing Kinect brought to the phone; This is input from the mobile phone player is added to a game of Kinect, turning your phone into an auxiliary controller. In other words, some kind of multiplayer platforms in the world Microsoft is coming:

Microsoft has sold 8 million Kinect units in 60 days. Wp7 sales weren't nearly as good, but if this type of game is collected, we would bet that the two will help each other. Wp7 is attractive for players already as it comes with the integration of Xbox Live, but what you see above is a completely different ball game (excuse the pun).

"The technology shown in the video is real and is an example of the types of experiences we'll be bringing to market," said a spokesman for Microsoft in a statement. "We remain committed to build a network that connects to your friends and entertainment in innovative ways. This is just one example of what's possible as we explore new ways to interact with our technology. At this time, we discuss specific experiences aren t we ll be bid or a timeline of product, but we look forward to sharing more in the future. "