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Microsoft 'testing Xbox Internet Explorer'

Microsoft 'testing Xbox Internet Explorer'

Company to integrate Kinect gestures, report suggests

An Xbox 360 version of Internet Explorer is currently under review and in development at Microsoft, a new report suggests.

If Microsoft ports its browser search engine to Xbox, it could mark the first time the home console provides open internet access.

The company has hitherto provided limited internet services to its home consoles, such as with streaming media and online game connections.

According to games site Polygon, Microsoft will integrate Kinect gestures and voice control within the Xbox 360 Internet Explorer service.

“Kinect support is not mandatory according to our sources, but the browser is said to be tuned for Kinect usage,” the report read.

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I can see it now...

posted by Mystakill May 11, 2012 at 4:22 pm
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A new console deauthorization message will start appearing shortly after IE is implemented on 360:

"We're sorry, but your Xbox 360 console has been pwned and is, therefore, forbidden from connecting to Xbox Live."

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hmm...

posted by IceIYIaN May 12, 2012 at 11:55 pm
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I only have a WindowZ computer, but what does X-BoX have now?

You'd think they'd just combine WindowZ with X-BoX hardware and call it a day. Add in a WindowZ tablet and WindowZ phone and we're getting somewhere.

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