Microsoft on Thursday rolled out an Xbox 360 update that brings Kinect support to Netflix. Microsoft’s Larry Hyrb, also known as Major Nelson, announced on his blog that Microsoft has added Netflix support to the Xbox 360 Kinect. Using Kinect, you’ll be able to browse your Netflix queue by waving your hands or speaking out loud, which means you won’t have to go searching for your Xbox 360 controller just to watch a movie. Controls include the ability browse, play, pause, fast forward and rewind, and you can perform any of those actions using your voice or gestures. “That means controller-free navigation of thousands of movies and TV shows, allowing you to use just the sound of your voice or wave of your hand to control your favorite Netflix content,” Microsoft announced on its Major Nelson blog. “You’ll be able to select movies and TV shows recommended for you by Netflix, as well as play, pause, fast forward, and rewind using gesture or voice.” Hyrb said, the update is available now and that Kinect users should expect to be prompted to apply the patch the next time they launch Netflix. So, the next time you turn on your Xbox 360 console, you’ll be prompted to accept an update that adds even more razzle dazzle to your Kinect, if you have one. Adding Netflix is an interesting evolution of the Kinect controller, which holds plenty of potential outside of gaming. Some would argue that all the potential is with non-gaming tasks, which is why modders were so anxious to get their hands on the SDK for PC-related tasks. Microsoft first announced plans for a Kinect-Netflix linkup during its CES keynote. At the time, Microsoft described the move as “all part of our vision to bring partner content plus the magic of Kinect straight into your living room.” At CES, Microsoft also announced that Kinect support for Hulu Plus will be available this spring. And, a non-commercial Kinect for Windows software development kit (SDK) is expected later this spring. We will provide updates as they are made available, stay tuned by following us on Facebook, Twitter and/or by subscribing to our RSS Feed. Read more You may also like to read: Authors:

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