(2 June 2009 3:30 pm)

MUMBAI: Steven Spielberg has introduced a prototype camera codenamed 'Project Nadal' that can be used as a controller for the Xbox 360.

The announcement was made at Microsoft's flashy Electronic Entertainment Expo press conference at University of Southern California's Galen Center.

The camera can track a player's full body movement while responding to commands, directions and a shift of emotion in voice without the need for a controller.

Microsoft also introduced ten exclusive new games and the ability to access social networking sites Facebook and Twitter as well as streaming music service 'Last.fm' on the Xbox Live service. The popular social networking sites Facebook and Twitter will be fully integrated into Xbox Live soon.

There were several announcements about the Xbox 360's video capabilities including increased functionality with the online Netflix service, 1080p high-definition video downloads, live TV in the United Kingdom and the ability to watch movies online with friends.

Ten exclusive new games were also launched. Among them were the open-world action sequel Crackdown 2, New Orleans-set zombie-killer Left 4 Dead 2, third-person shooter Splinter Cell Conviction, sleek racer Forza Motorsport 3 and the psychological thriller Alan Wake.

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