TV not big enough? Microsoft shows off new 'holodeck'

*BlackFox · Post by *BlackFox » Sun Jan 20, 2013 5:44 pm

system to turn your ENTIRE living room into a screen

If you've ever wanted to recreate the cinema in your living room, or wondered what Star Trek's holodeck would really be like, Microsoft may have the answer. The firm has revealed an astonishing prototypes projector and scanner than can turn an entire living room into a screen.
The IllumiRoom proof-of-concept system from Microsoft Research has been shown off playing games in a stunning promotional video.

Microsoft has refused to reveal details of how the system works until it is presented at a computer graphics conference later this year. However, the firm did say: 'It augments the area surrounding a television screen with projected visualizations to enhance the traditional living room entertainment experience

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poehalcho · Post by **poehalcho** » Sun Jan 20, 2013 5:59 pm

meh. compared to the lumpy tablet this IS pointless.
it's just a projection :/. It's not innovative, nor is it anything you'd even want considering how bad it looks.

only for the rich folk that have a dedicated gaming room perhaps...

Mirosuke · Post by **Mirosuke** » Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:29 pm

*BlackFox · Post by *BlackFox » Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:31 pm

Yeah... agree with you there! ^

Love · Post by **Love** » Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:09 pm

I think is a really cool concept, I consider it innovative given what it offers for what is required.

CrimsonNuker · Post by **CrimsonNuker** » Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:40 pm

Why would anyone want this? Look at all the obstructions on the display from the clutter in your living room :\

Love · Post by **Love** » Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:47 pm

It turns the wall you are playing on into environment. I like it, I don't see why you would think no1 would enjoy that.

poehalcho · Post by **poehalcho** » Sun Jan 20, 2013 11:47 pm

Love wrote:It turns the wall you are playing on into environment. I like it, I don't see why you would think no1 would enjoy that.

It's like... the quality of it is so bad, it negatively effects your gaming experience.
You're actually probably gonna be enjoying yourself more the old fashioned way.

Fury · Post by **Fury** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:03 am

Remember that its a prototype..the concept is interesting regardless of graphics

penfold1992 · Post by **penfold1992** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:23 am

at least its not as bad as sonys big unveiling of that "book" at e3

Tasdik · Post by **Tasdik** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:27 am

I'd get this. And then watch a porno with it.

Yup.

DarkJackal · Post by **DarkJackal** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:08 am

I;d rather have Oculus Rift and wear the headset.

Love · Post by **Love** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:15 pm

The Oculus Rift is the actual next gen experience for me at least but keep in mind that software wise a lot of work needs to happen and unless developers start working with them I don't see this playing high end games for 2+ years.

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