Microsoft announced Project Natal somewhere in June during E3 2009. Since then, talks and questions about Project Natal have taken place all over the net. Project Natal, Microsoft Next Best Invention for Xbox 360. What is this Project Natal? No. It has nothing to do with Xmas. Literally, Natal is related to birth. Perhaps Microsoft is announcing new Xbox 360 Configuration with Project Natal.
Controlling without controller or joypad. That is Project Natal is all about. Imagine, controlling your game without using joypad.
Microsoft Explains
Compatible with any Xbox 360 system, the “Project Natal” sensor is the world’s first to combine an RGB camera, depth sensor, multi-array microphone and custom processor running proprietary software all in one device. Unlike 2-D cameras and controllers, “Project Natal” tracks your full body movement in 3-D, while responding to commands, directions and even a shift of emotion in your voice.
In addition, unlike other devices, the “Project Natal” sensor is not light-dependent. It can recognize you just by looking at your face, and it doesn’t just react to key words but understands what you’re saying. Call a play in a football game, and players will actually respond.
With thing like Project Natal, inexperienced user (who else, our mothers ler) can join the fun.